In July, Chris Wilson of PNW Bikepacking pedaled out for an overnighter on the rugged Lodgepole Trail, part of the broader Oregon Timber Trail. This video captures a short but fully lived getaway that includes spectacular trails, fly fishing, and a night under a starry sky. Watch it here…

The SyCip x SimWorks JJJ Bar is an updated offering from the Portland-based brand that features two unique ways to utilize the design. For more on this handlebar collaboration, dive in below…

Released this fall, the Trek CheckOUT caused quite the stir with its washboard-eating full-suspension design, integrated rear rack, loads of mounting points, and option for a custom-fitted frame bag. Miles and Neil have spent months testing the CheckOUT on a variety of terrain and conditions to see where it falls between a drop-bar mountain bike and a gravel bike, all while answering the ultimate question: do we need full-suspension gravel bikes? Dig into their Trek CheckOUT review to find out…

Over the summer, Allen Boardman headed out to the UK’s Lake District to complete the Lakeland 200, but the balmy weather had other ideas. His latest video offers an honest documentation of a failed attempt during one of the hottest weeks of the year. Watch it and read a behind-the-scenes story from his ride here…

The sixth and final episode of Craig Lambard’s “Where I Bike” video series takes him to Billy’s Bike Exchange in Bristol, England. Watch it to learn more about Billy, the shop, and his repair-first mentality…

After attending the inaugural event last year, Nic returned to Stillwater for Mega Mid South 2025 in search of a different kind of journey. Having experienced the unique sense of community created by those close to the organizing team, this tale of fortune and failure at Mega Mid South goes beyond a race recap…

Two weeks ago, over 50 riders showed up for the inaugural West Texas Showdown event in the Big Bend region. As promised, the challenging terrain, heat, and remoteness made for a difficult ride, with fewer than half of the starters completing the route. Find the winners’ podium for the Showdown and Lowdown routes and a recap from event organizer Patrick Farnsworth here…

We’ve used Ride with GPS to build, share, and navigate routes for more than a decade, and to help our readers get the most out of their rides, we’re sharing a year-end recap of the platform’s latest features and tools. See what’s new in 2025 here…

The new and improved Garmin inReach Mini 3 features a touchscreen display, offers up to 330 hours of battery life while tracking, and can send voice messages and photos to loved ones. Find all the details here…

The Stayer CarryON is a cargo conversion kit from the London-based brand that allows users to transform their old 26er into a far more useful bike. For more on this cargo conversion kit, read on below…

Kicking off our 2025 Bikepacking Awards, this first installment highlights the gear that left the biggest impression on us over the past year. Dive into our team’s top picks for 53 awards across 11 categories, spanning bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. And don’t miss our “Best in Show” selections from this year’s bike expos…

In this installment of Weekend Snapshot, we join one reader and a couple of folks from the BIKEPACKING.com team on their recent rides through Mexico, Türkiye, and the United States. Take a peek at what they were up to and share a shot from one of your loaded adventures here…