We’re saddened to share the news of the passing of accomplished ultra-endurance bikepacker Max Riese of Salzburg, Austria, who was involved in a fatal accident while riding on Tuesday. Find photos and a tribute to the passionate young cyclist here…

Last spring, Cass and Vaughn headed to Gunnison, Colorado, to ride the Gunni Grinder, part of the Gunnison Route Network. Under dark skies, they navigated across a sea of sagebrush two-track, enjoying the sounds of non-motorized travel and camping beside bunny rabbit body parts. Read about it all below, find digital and film galleries, and savor a detailed breakdown of Vaughn’s dreamy Rivendell Hunqapillar…

The Bombtrack Bikes crew has pedaled the Tuscany Trail together every year for more than a decade, and a special guest joined them in 2026. Charismatic ultra-distance cyclist Sofiane Sehili accompanied the group this time around, slowing down and discovering the magic of one of Europe’s most beautiful regions. Watch the 18-minute video from his ride here…

Portland’s Primos Cycles has just released another budget-friendly bike, adding to its range of sub-$1,000 options. The Primos Pixie is the brand’s first small-wheeled bike, with a front rack, thru-axles, and a Shimano drivetrain. Find details on this new mini velo below…

The updated Salsa Beargrease is available in carbon and aluminum, has updated geometry, and clears 27.5 x 4.5″ tires. Learn all about it and find details on the new Bearpaw fork and 45NRTH’s latest carbon fat bike rims here…

Curve has released an updated version of its do-it-all monster gravel bike, the GMX+. Now with sliding dropouts, slimmer tubing, scaled geometry across eight sizes, and more, the GMX+ V2 is built to handle almost anything. For more on what’s new, read on below…

Part of Ergon’s new GM grip series, the GMS grips reimagine the popular GA3 grips with a reshaped mini-wing, a fresh surface texture, and two size options. Miles got his hands on a pair to see just how much they’ve changed and whether he’ll swap them in for his beloved GA3s. Find his first impressions of the Ergon GMS grips here…

After decades of bikepacking, touring, and obsessing over gear, some of the things we once considered essential have become dead weight. In the first installment of The Cut List, Logan digs into 15 pieces of gear, habits, and strongly held opinions he’s left behind and why experience ultimately changed his mind. Find The Cut List Vol. 1 here…

In this Weekend Snapshot, we round up a fresh handful of scenes from readers around the world, sharing submissions from off-road rides in England, Wyoming, and Slovakia. Browse the latest vignettes and send us something from a recent ride here…

Congratulations to Jennifer Biondi, the first woman to finish the 2026 Smoke ‘n’ Fire bikepacking event in Idaho. Jennifer completed the challenging 420-mile route in 6 days, 13 hours, and 51 minutes, and she did so at 61 years young! Find her detailed ride recap here…

Comments on the USDA’s plan to rescind protections for almost 45 million acres of public land are due by September 21, 2026! Read on for a quick recap and instructions on how to make your voice heard…

Every summer, videographer Terry Barentsen takes on a big bikepacking trip. This year, Terry and a group of friends rode one of Scotland’s most testing routes, the Badger Divide, in reverse. Watch the full video from their adventure below…