More by Tristan
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665 mi. / 1,070 km 20 daysLa Travesia Oriental
comment 19 time Aug 6 compose Tristan Ridley Latin AmericaLa Travesía Oriental is a 1,070-kilometer bikepacking route that traces the rugged spine of Mexico’s Sierra Madre Oriental mountains. Spanning four states, it connects high-altitude pine forests and ghost towns in the dusty altiplano with the verdant mountainsides and plunging canyons of the Sierra Gorda. Far removed from the tourist track, it offers a rare passage through a part of Mexico that remains unknown to most international travelers… -
Ortlieb Expands Cyber Line into Bikepacking Collection
comment 4 time Aug 5 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchOrtlieb has expanded the limited-edition Cyber Line to include their best-selling bikepacking bags, all made using vivid pink and blue fabrics. Check them out here…
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Bike Camp Co-op Finds (August 5, 2026)
comment 5 time Aug 5 compose Nic Morales / DispatchThere’s always more great used gear being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our late-summer edition of Co-op Finds, we dig through the current listings and highlight standout gear from Bearclaw, Surly, Gossamer Gear, Revelate, and others. See it all here…
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Buckhorn Bags Top-Opening Handlebar Bag: The Bag That Never Got Made
comment 2 time Aug 5 compose Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BagsTwo years ago, Buckhorn Bags sent a prototype handlebar bag to Miles to test before it went into production. But before the bag could become a standard offering, the brand changed ownership, and it never came to be. Having used three versions, he shares some reflections on a great product that didn’t make it to market…
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2026 Colorado Trail Race Day 3: Smokin’ Fast and Smoky
comment 1 time Aug 5 compose Guest / CultureDespite a quarter of the field already scratching, the leaders are making quick work of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race. In his day three update, Alan Jacoby reports on the latest developments in the men’s, women’s, and singlespeed fields. Catch up on all the action and find another superb set of photos from the Rockies by Eddie Clark here…
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Tectonic Alibi Pedals Review
comment 73 time Aug 5 compose Logan Watts / Bikepacking GearFor years, Logan has searched for the perfect flat pedal, convinced that each new contender might finally unseat his longtime favorites. After more than 1,000 miles of testing on rocky singletrack and dirt roads, the Tectonic Alibi may have done exactly that. Read his full review here…
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The Santa Cruz Blur Gen 5 Is Longer, Lower, and Slacker
comment 6 time Aug 4 compose Nic Morales / DispatchSanta Cruz has updated its premier suspension-corrected XC race bike, the Blur, for 2026. Featuring geometry changes that make it longer, lower, and more slack, it’s also seen some quality-of-life upgrades that benefit the non-racer. Find details on the Gen 5 Blur below…
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Have You Seen the CombOver Mudguard?
comment 14 time Aug 4 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe recently stumbled upon the CombOver, a new mudguard with an unconventional toothed design intended to keep only your face clean. Find details and more photos of the unique contraption here…
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The Salsa Fargo 32 Steel Is Here
comment 17 time Aug 4 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchTeased earlier this year, the steel Salsa Fargo 32 is finally available to purchase directly from Salsa or your local bike shop. Learn more about the new Fargo 32 and the other 32-inch components Salsa is stocking here…
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Packing My Bike for 200 Miles Across England (Video)
comment 0 time Aug 4 compose Nic Morales / DispatchIn 2nd Life Bikes’ latest video, Craig Lambard shares a look at the bike he’s riding across England. Featuring some custom 3D-printed bits, a rack bag from Wizard Works, and much more, it’s a fun look at his bikepacking setup. Watch it below for the full breakdown…
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Route Report: Bikepacking Mama Coca, Bolivian High Andes
comment 19 time Aug 4 compose Guest / PlanMama Coca is a dramatic 460-kilometer bikepacking route traversing the Bolivian High Andes. Michael Jordan recently pedaled it as part of a larger journey around South America, and in this Route Report, he shares impressions from the high-elevation track. Find his notes and a sweeping gallery of photos here…
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New Ride with GPS Wildfire Layer and Waiver Functionality
comment 10 time Aug 3 compose Daniel Jessee / DispatchRide with GPS just released a couple of great new features. The first should help people plan their rides around fire conditions and check whether bikepacking routes are impacted. In addition, they also quietly rolled out waiver functionality for clubs, which could be useful for many bikepacking events. Read below to learn more…


















