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Interbike 2015 Bikepacking Awards
10 Sep 21 Logan Watts / Bikepacking GearInstead of typical day-by-day Interbike posts, we thought it would be fun to change up the format, and draw attention to the very best bikepacking-related brands, products and booths that were at the show. With this in mind, here are the BIKEPACKING.com choice awards covering 10 categories, followed by a list of other notable goods.
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Interbike 2015: Outdoor Demo Lucky 7
22 Sep 16 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesSeven bikes that are worth noting from the 2015 Interbike Outdoor Demo…
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Five Ten Kestrel Review: A clipless bikepacking option?
20 Sep 14 Logan Watts / ApparelWhat are the requirements for a good clipless bikepacking shoe? It needs to be stiff enough to pedal efficiently, have a form fit to maintain comfort over long rides, possess a hike-a-bike friendly sole, and remain fairly comfortable off the bike. Does Five Ten’s Kestral tick all the boxes?
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Specialized Recon Mixed (Terrain) Shoes: Remixed.
26 Sep 12 Logan Watts / Apparel‘Where the pavement ends, adventure begins.’ A lightweight and stiff shoe with classic stylings, built for road and gravel exploration. After a year of use, here’s our review.
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Bricks & Bikepacking: Mulberry Gap
5 Sep 11 Logan Watts / CultureMulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway is the MTB hub of north Georgia, a requisite stop on the TNGA bikepacking route, and a basecamp for adventure. Photos, a Q&A with the owners, and a reflection on the 2015 TNGA race…
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300 mi. / 483 km 6 daysKhangai Mountains Traverse, Mongolia
90 Sep 10 Cass Gilbert AsiaMongolia is a backcountry bikepacker's paradise. For a start, just ten percent of its network of roads is paved. Next up, it's one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Best of all, land use is shared. This means you can both ride and camp almost anywhere you like; outside of towns, there's not a fenceline to be seen. Traffic is similarly scarce. For the most part, it's rare to pass more than a few vehicles a day. -
Jay Petervary’s Salsa Cutthroat: Post Tour Divide
37 Sep 7 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Bikes“At this point, after a 2,750 mile matrimony (the length of the Tour Divide), I think I have a pretty good grasp on the Salsa Cutthroat.” — Jay Petervary, Salsa Sponsored Rider. Detailed impressions, photos, and build kit.
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‘BikePackRaftFishing’ Video, by Mike Curiak
1 Sep 7 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosLooking for a new multi-sport hobby? Ever heard of bikefishing? How about ‘BikePackRaftFishing’?
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Bikepacking Trail Food: Big Calories, Small Package
16 Sep 4 Logan Watts / Bikepacking FoodWhen covering a lot of miles, and resupply points are as rare as a three-legged unicorn, it’s worth the effort to find food that has a high calorie to weight ratio. Here are several options that pack a lot of energy into a lightweight package.
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Have a Safe Journey + Plan a Bikepacking First Aid Kit
15 Sep 3 Virginia Krabill / PlanWhat essentials belong in a proper first aid kit for backcountry bikepacking? How about items to include for an international dirt tour in the developing world? Find out from our resident nurse. Plus, bikepacking safety gear and necessary backcountry planning…
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Old Guys Finish First
20 Sep 2 Logan Watts / CultureWhat’s up with all the old dudes winning ultra-endurance bikepacking races? Okay, let’s rephrase that, “experienced gentlemen.” It’s inspiring to see guys, who have traveled well beyond youth’s boundless vitality crushing races such as the TNGA, the Tour Divide, and the Colorado Trail Race. We caught up with several seasoned bikepackers to ask their secrets…
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Salsa Deadwood Review: Trail Tested
31 Aug 31 Christophe Noel / Bikepacking BikesIf the last few years have taught me anything, it is to keep an open mind with regard to bicycle design. Conceding that resistance to change is futile, I have since become eager to adopt all the strange and new offerings on the market like the forthcoming Salsa Deadwood.
