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Carfree Overnight Bikerafting Trip (Video)
4 Nov 29 Guest / videoIn the fall, three friends headed out for an overnight bikerafting trip along the beautiful Penobscot River in Maine, relying only on public transportation and human power to make the trip possible. Watch a wonderfully shot and edited short video from their trip by Ian MacLellan here…
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Cycling to Argentina EP3: Bikepacking Denali (Video)
3 Nov 28 Guest / videoThe third installment of Greg and Victoria’s video series about their ride from Alaska to Patagonia finds them in Denali National Park, where a landslide saw them taking on miles of hike-a-bike and dozens of river crossings. Catch up with their journey in episode three here…
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Rider’s Lens: Ralph Berwanger’s Illustrations
13 Nov 25 Guest / plogIn our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we explore the work of Berlin-based illustrator and cargo courier Ralph Berwanger, who shares a selection of his analog and digital creations, the story of how bicycles first found their way into his life, and some thoughts on how pedaling helps make space for creativity. See it all here…
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Supernova M99 DY PRO Review: Shine Brighter
57 Nov 24 Guest / gearLaunched in the spring, the Supernova M99 DY PRO is a unique dynamo-powered headlight with a turbo-charged “high beam” mode and high-end build quality. Kyle Ponce has been testing one on roads and trails around Germany throughout the fall to find out how its innovative design holds up to the rigors of bikepacking. Find his review here…
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Steezy Lakeland 200 Project: Part 2 (Film)
1 Nov 21 Guest / videoIn the UK-based Steezy Collective’s second Lakeland 200 Project film, seven women set out to change the narrative of the Lakeland 200 bikepacking route by getting more women on the list of finishers. Watch the group attempt to complete the challenging course in under 40 hours here, accompanied by day-by-day journal entries from several of the riders…
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In the Studio: Behind the Scenes with the Tumbleweed Stargazer
5 Nov 16 Guest / cultureWe were impressed by Tumbleweed Bicycle Co.’s gorgeous Stargazer ad in the eighth issue of The Bikepacking Journal, especially when we learned it was made in a studio. To learn more about the creative process that went into building the incredible scene, we reached out to photographer and designer Matthew Wordell of Visionkit Studios for details. See more here…
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What is Gum? Pedaling and Pondering in the Mediterranean
8 Nov 16 Guest / plogWhile touring across Albania, Greece, Italy, and Spain, Henley Phillips found some space amid a busy year to consider a handful of life’s big (and small) questions. Find his story of riding toward resolution while remembering to slow down and enjoy the present moment here, plus a vivid gallery of photos from around the Mediterranean…
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Make Your Own Ultralight Pogies
56 Nov 14 Guest / accessoriesIn this Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Greg Maino shares a simple 10-step guide to creating lightweight pogies that are designed to be perfect for chilly mornings and wet rides alike. Find it here, complete with a materials list, detailed photos, and step-by-step instructions…
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Rising Water: Inside the Atlas Mountain Race 2022
10 Nov 11 Guest / plogOn the heels of the second edition of the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco last month, organizer Nelson Trees put together a candid and gripping behind-the-scenes look at some of the most dramatic moments and highlights of the race. Find his unique perspective here, paired with a brilliant set of images from photographer Ariel Wojciechowski…
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The Long Game: Huw Oliver on the 2022 GBDURO
9 Nov 7 Guest / plogOver the summer, Huw Oliver finished first in the 2022 edition of GBDURO, a 2,000-kilometer self-supported race across Great Britain between Land’s End and John o’ Groats. Along the way, he found a deeper connection to ultra-racing and his home country while barreling across its diverse landscapes. Find his story and a gorgeous selection of images here…
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Bikepacking Lanzarote: Chasing Shadows in the Badlands
11 Nov 4 Guest / plogEarly this year, Rachel Walker and the crew from Vetra Bikes in Berlin escaped the cold and grey on a 10-day bikepacking journey through the spectacular volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. Find a story from their travels through time and across the island’s many craters, caves, and cliffs here…
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2022 Rhino Run Report: Updates from Days 5-8
6 Nov 2 Guest / plogThe Rhino Run is a 2,750-kilometer bikepacking race across South Africa and Namibia, and our friend Jesse Carlsson from Curve Cycling has been on the ground following the race with photographer Rae Trew-Browne. Find their second and final update from the race here, spanning from day five through the dramatic moment when the first rider crossed the finish line…