Teased at Bespoked in Dresden this fall, the new Sour Purple Pie is a Pinion-equipped drop-bar bike with clearance for 55mm tires and geometry suited for long days in the saddle. Dig into the details here…

Mostly Forever (MF) Bikes in Bend, Oregon, just released some handy Accessory Clamps that use the common GoPro mounting interface for attaching lights, GPS devices, and more to handlebars. Learn more here…

In the first part of their bikepacking New Zealand vlog, Fischer Olpin and Gracee Lou Dalton of Fish-Ski Designs bring viewers along on their journey through the island nation. Watch the 26-minute video here…

Based on feedback from the last three years, the new San Util Design V2 Panniers are said to be even simpler, yet more useful, with improved stability, a front pocket, and an over-the-top closure. Get all the details here…

Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan’s latest video documents their time riding the magical Montenegrin coastline, captivated by ancient folklore, pirate dynasties, and the contrasts between abandoned hotels and massive tourist hotspots. Find the 15-minute video, a written report, and some stunning photos from their ride here…

Wrapping up our flash sale of back issues of The Bikepacking Journal, we’re sorry to report that our remaining copies of issue 04 sold out almost instantly. If you’re still searching for a great holiday gift or just want to check it out, we’ve added a handful of additional copies of yesterday’s issue 05 into our inventory. Details here…

This week’s Debrief features recycled bags, a couple of new handlebars, coffee-themed valve covers, actual sporks from Rodeo Labs, several videos, bike repair stations on the Tree to Sea route, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Mitch in Vienna, Austria, who shares the Pelago Stavanger he’s been pedaling on bikepacking trips close to home and around Europe for the last couple of years. Meet Mitch and see his custom-built Pelago here…

After more than a decade of fast-paced racing and riding all over the globe, Allan Shaw has been learning to slow down and scale back. In “Back to Basics,” he reflects on his ongoing journey of simplification and applies his newfound mindset to a bikepacking trip around Peru. Read it here…

One day, one back issue. Today is The Bikepacking Journal 05. Here’s a rare opportunity to pick up an early volume with formative stories and photography…

In this video, Wheels Manufacturing’s Marketing Manager, James Flanagan, takes on the Colorado Trail to test their newly released chainring. It provides an honest look at James’ experience, including the highs, lows, and the times when everything started to fall apart. Read a short reflection from James and watch the video here…

The latest edition of the Rivendell “blahg” features a guide on how to wrap your bars like founder Grant Petersen. For more on conspiracy theories about SRAM, Kent bikes, and felt bar wrap techniques, read on…