The new Bedrock Rockhound Sandal is a flip-flop with a supportive footbed and a tough Vibram outsole. And just like Bedrock Sandals’ other models, they are repairable and resoleable. Take a closer look here…

The newly released RatKing Orodruin Bars have just the right amount of rise and sweep for any style of riding, and they’re heat-treated for increased yield strength and fatigue life. Check them out here…

Nic didn’t think much about his first brand-new pair of carbon wheels. After a few thousand miles of use on various bikes, in different configurations, and through all kinds of weather, the Teravail Circos carbon wheels simply disappeared beneath him. Having put them thoroughly through their paces, his review takes a deeper look at this nearly invisible set of circles…

On Monday, four riders now known as the “Fab Four” became the first and only two-wheeled finishers of the 2026 Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000. The group spent over 27 frozen days in the Alaskan backcountry, pushing forward even as everyone else turned back. Find a recap from Kari Gibbons of the Wild Winter Women and photos from their incredible ride here…

Surly just announced two fresh paint colors for its core rigid dirt-touring bikes. Check out the new Salmon Skin Silver Krampus and Lingering Cranberry Bridge Club here…

For our 239th Collective Reward, we’re giving one randomly selected Bikepacking Collective member a Restrap Switch Rack and Cage—a clever, modular cargo system designed to bring rack functionality to nearly any modern thru-axle bike. Find details here…

In this opinion[ated] piece, BIKEPACKING.com’s founding editor offers a candid peek at what he’d do differently if he didn’t work in the bike industry. Find his thoughts on what bikes and gear he’d be using (and which he wouldn’t) if he didn’t have access to or the need to try the latest and greatest here…

Industrial designer and bicycle lover Omri Piko Kahan’s latest passion project transforms reclaimed bike frames into one-of-a-kind creations with a distinctive blend of form and function. Take a quick look here…

Adam Sklar of Sklar Bikes in California just announced two new colors for his dirt-focused rigid model, the PBJ. Take a peek at these fresh tones below…

From the mountains of California to the rolling hills of Mid Wales and the gravel roads of Florida, this installment of Weekend Snapshot finds readers out making the most of their free time on getaways close to home. Browse the latest community-sourced scenes and share a shot from one of your trips here…

Sentient Works has made a new bike for this year’s Bespoked Apocalypse Build-Off. Following their practically minded showstopper from last year’s event comes a Brother Cycles collaboration tall fat bike. For more on their new build, watch the full video below…