More by Nic
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In Between Lifetimes: A Bikepacking Story (Video)
comment 0 time Feb 2 compose Nic Morales / Dispatch“In Between Lifetimes” is a video by young cyclist and racer Liam Ereneta that follows his bikepacking journey from Sea Otter to Unbound Gravel, as he tries to make sense of a transitional period in his life along the way. Watch this slow and considered video below…
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Eva Dethlefsen is First Woman to Finish Tour Te Waipounamu 2026
comment 4 time Feb 2 compose Guest / DispatchAfter just over seven days, Eva Dethlefsen rolled into the southernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island, claiming the women’s title at the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu. Find a written recap from Andrew Trevelyan with photos from Sami Sauri and Mark Watson here…
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The Revelate Rohn Rack Bag is Built for Winter Adventures
comment 9 time Feb 2 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Rohn Rack Bag from Revelate Designs is an oversized rack-top bag with dual cargo pockets, a seam-sealed construction, and cargo straps for additional storage. Learn more here…
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66 mi. / 106 km 2 daysSalt and Silver Overnighter
comment 22 time Feb 2 compose Guest Routes USARiding the prow of the Silver Island Mountains, the Salt and Silver Overnighter loop traces the range to its last hard edge, where rock gives way and dissolves into the vast Bonneville Salt Flats. Riders can expect a weekend-friendly route that packages Utah desert awe with simple navigation, gentle grades, and true self-reliance. Just two-ish hours from Salt Lake City, it turns “someday I’ll try bikepacking” into “this weekend...” -
Friday Debrief: Salsa Wanderosa, Clipless Salomons, Toronto’s Vintage MTB Show, and More
comment 19 time Feb 1 compose Team Work / DispatchThis week’s Debrief features colorful new releases from Austere and ESI, a full-suspension gravel e-bike from Salsa, several fresh videos, a Voile alternative from Old Man Mountain, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Reader’s Rig: River’s Velo Orange Piolet
comment 11 time Jan 31 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from River in Utah, the founder of Kawa Designs, who shares his one-of-a-kind Velo Orange Piolet. Meet River and find photos of his custom Piolet from a recent ride along the iconic White Rim Trail here…
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149 mi. / 240 km 2 daysLakes, Forests, Borderlands
comment 8 time Jan 30 compose Guest Routes EuropeLakes, Forests, Borderlands is an overnighter route that packs the very best of northeastern Poland into just two days. It traverses sprawling forests, a national park, borderlands with Lithuania and Russia, and a forgotten enclave of Old Believers. Plus, the route offers a night beside the country’s deepest lake, countless spots for a wild swim, and endless views around every curve... -
Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack Review
comment 33 time Jan 29 compose Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BagsBuilding on the original 9L version, the new Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack offers more capacity, an air-purge valve, side pockets, and a welded, waterproof construction. Find details and our first impressions on the larger Atlas Rack Pack here…
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Luke Hoetjes Wins Tour Te Waipounamu 2026, Sets New Record
comment 7 time Jan 29 compose Guest / DispatchLuke Hoetjes was the first to finish the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu, completing the 1,330-kilometer route in 4 days, 13 hours, and 20 minutes, setting a new course record. Find a detailed recap from Eileen Schwab with photos from Gavin Kaps here…
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What 20 Years of Bikepacking Has Taught Me (Video)
comment 7 time Jan 29 compose Nic Morales / DispatchRyan Van Duzer’s latest video, “What 20 Years of Bikepacking Has Taught Me,” highlights the lessons he’s learned across two decades of traveling the world by bike. Watch his thoughtful reflection in the 10-minute video below…
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Rogue Panda Kaibab Cradle Review
comment 45 time Jan 29 compose Logan Watts / AccessoriesThe all-new Rogue Panda Kaibab Cradle might be one of the most trail-friendly front cargo systems we’ve tested, combining a solid steerer-mounted design with an elegant, stay-on-bike collar that solves one of this category’s biggest headaches. After months of riding it on technical singletrack in Oaxaca and Colorado, it proved easy to forget about, even when fully loaded. Find our review here…
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2026 Firsthand Framebuilding Courses Announced
comment 3 time Jan 28 compose Nic Morales / DispatchPicking up where the United Bicycle Institute left off, the Firsthand Framebuilding courses aim to offer a comprehensive set of options for anyone looking to learn how to make bikes. For more on this new set of courses, dive into the details below…


















