Santa Cruz’s category-bending gravel bike, the Stigmata, was just updated with fresh colors and build kits for the new year, as well as a limited edition splatter/fade frameset. Check out the 2026 Santa Cruz Stigmata lineup here…

The Ron’s Bikes AluMax II is an update to the small Connecticut brand’s gravel model. Featuring improved tire clearance and some minor hardware tweaks, this new bike fills an interesting niche in the ever-changing gravel space…

With the Good Night Campout wrapped and a new year underway, we’re thrilled to share that hundreds joined our sixth year-end overnighter. To reflect on these good times, three of our editors and five friends put together recaps of their rides. Find standout photos and mini-stories from Mexico, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, New Zealand, and beyond here…

In a moving YouTube video published this morning, beloved mechanic and mentor to countless tinkerers, Calvin Jones, announced his retirement from Park Tool. His departure marks the end of an era. Learn more and watch the video here…

Collective Reward #232 has landed! One lucky Bikepacking Collective member will snag a useful bundle of accessories and bikepacking-friendly goodies, including the award-winning M!GO bottle, a Dynaplug, and favorites from Wolf Tooth, PEdALED, Salsa Cycles, Blackburn, Topo Designs, and more. Get all the details inside…

The Stridsland Titanium Beachcomber is a premium Ti version of founder Matias Stridland’s take on the ultimate 26+ modern-retro MTB. Pre-orders are open for the latest version, which sees several updates for 2026. Learn more here…

“The Future of the Bike Industry” is a conversation hosted by Stinner Frameworks featuring Adam Sklar and Bradford Smith, exploring the complexities of modern framebuilding. Learn more and watch the video below…

With a highly adaptable design and a minimalist ethos, the new Allygn Diamond Rear Rack offers a lightweight platform for hauling bikepacking gear, bottles, and more. Get to know the latest product from the small German brand here…

In his Editor’s Dozen, Josh highlights a hodgepodge of DIY items, time-tested products, new favorites, and cycling-adjacent formats that brought him more joy in 2025 than any piece of gear could. Read on for his 12 top picks plus one big shift in perspective that defined his year…

We’re easing into another year of reader-submitted Weekend Snapshots with a look back at rides in three corners of the United States. Find a roundup of vignettes from Minnesota, Florida, and Massachusetts, and share a photo from one of your recent rides to be included in a future edition of our Monday morning series here…

When Gosse Van Der Meer retired from professional cyclocross racing, he naturally began wondering what would come next. The answer came in the form of a 500-kilometer bikepacking journey along the spectacular Veneto Trail in Italy. “From Pro to Slow” is a new video from Bombtrack Bikes that shares the story of his illuminating ride through the Dolomites. Watch it here…

Just announced, the new Nordest Sardinha 3 features several updates, including UDH dropouts, increased tire clearance, and slightly revised geometry. Pre-orders are open now, with delivery expected this spring. Check it out here…