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Reader’s Rig: Joseph’s Khelonys 27.5+ Klunker
6 Jun 26 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from builder Yann Babelian of Cycles Khelonys in France, who shares the one-of-a-kind 27.5-inch klunker he made for a longtime client and friend, Joseph, complete with a truss fork and an upcycled main triangle. See it here…
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Portal: Making Music in Remote Places (Film)
19 Jun 26 Guest / Bikepacking Videos“Portal” is an extraordinary 30-minute film that follows artist Samuel Organ on a 10-day bikepacking journey through the Scottish Highlands in search of remote locations to record music. Pedaling up mountains, into caves, and past peaceful lochs, he transforms field recordings and original compositions into a beautiful album. Watch the premiere and find an introduction from Samuel here…
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Laurens Ten Dam Finishes Second in The 2026 Tour Divide
9 Jun 25 Jill Homer / DispatchLaurens ten Dam returned to the Tour Divide looking for redemption, and the former WorldTour pro found it with a commanding second-place finish after 13 days and 7 hours on the route. Riding a minimalist, sleep-anywhere strategy aboard a full-suspension mountain bike, the Dutchman proved there are still many ways to race fast along the Great Divide, even in the shadow of Victor Bosoni’s record ride…
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The Wolf Tooth Performance Series Pedals are More Affordable
0 Jun 25 Miles Arbour / DispatchWolf Tooth Components’ new Performance Series pedals share a similar design with the standard models but have a lower price tag. Learn more about the Performance CTRL clipless and Waveform flat pedals here…
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The 2026 Velo Orange Frames Get Fresh Paint and Updates
2 Jun 25 Nic Morales / DispatchVelo Orange launched new colors in four of their current models: the Chessie, Rando, Polyvalent, and Lowkicker. Though the changes are primarily aesthetic, a few of their bikes have been tweaked for greater cargo carrying capacity and ease of use. Explore all the details here…
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Action Alert: Bill may threaten New Zealand Conservation Land
3 Jun 25 Guest / DispatchA bill introduced in the New Zealand House of Representatives would make sweeping changes to the administration of lands managed by the Department of Conservation. A comment period is open through July 2. Read below to learn more about the bill and how you can provide input.
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The Wizard Works Roll-Top Frame Bag is Waterproof
2 Jun 25 Nic Morales / DispatchWizard Works just released a new made-to-order, waterproof frame bag. With a roll-top opening and taped seams, it promises large storage capacity and waterproof construction to withstand the elements. Find all the details about the Wizard Works roll-top frame bag here…
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58 mi. / 93 km 2 daysI Left my Wallet in Eldorado
6 Jun 25 Guest Routes OceaniaWith a berry farm, gin distillery, craft brewery, local produce store, and the smallest pub in Victoria to visit along the way, the I Left My Wallet in Eldorado bikepacking loop through quiet forests on gold-rush-era backroads is more about rhythm and place than effort and difficulty. The creekside campsite is a treat in any season, and on warmer days, a swim in Lake Sambell at ride’s end is the icing on the cake… -
73.4 mi. / 117 km 2-3 daysWest Virginia Coal Country
16 Jun 25 Guest Routes USAWest Virginia Coal Country is a unique overnight bikepacking route that explores West Virginia’s coal mining history on an assortment of singletrack trails and old mining roads through the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the newest national park in the United States... -
Gossamer Gear The Free 1P: a 845-gram Freestanding Tent
13 Jun 24 Miles Arbour / DispatchWe’re excited to announce that Gossamer Gear is officially entering the freestanding tent game. The Free is a one-person tent with a trail weight well under two pounds. Learn all about the Gossamer Gear The Free tent and the brand’s new ClearSkies fabric here…
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The Friend&Fiend On-Tube V2 Features a Wider Opening
6 Jun 24 Nic Morales / DispatchLaunched earlier this year, Friend&Fiend is a small, handmade bag brand from industrial designer Bailey Van Etten. His initial launch featured a pair of On-Tube Storage bags designed to attach to accessory mounts, expanding carrying capacity for snacks, tubes, and other items. V2 is an improvement on that very same design. Check out all the details here…
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The Road to BAM: Painting Our Way Across Italy
3 Jun 24 Guest / DispatchDespite rough weather on the first day, the annual Bicycle Adventure Meeting (BAM!), welcomed nearly 10,000 people to the 2026 event in northern Italy for three days dedicated to celebrating all things bicycle-related. Two German artists, Arkadij and Jule, pedaled and painted 1,300 kilometers through Italy to the event where they presented their work. Find a written recap from Jule and an inspiring collection of photos from the organizers here…
