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Collective Reward #251: San Util Mini Panniers V2
4 Aug 20 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur 251st Collective Reward giveaway comes from the small crew at San Util Design in Washington, who will be hooking up one lucky winner with a pair of their Mini Panniers V2. Find details and sign up to support our work here…
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The Future of MADE and Billy Sinkford’s BTCHN’ 32er
1 Aug 20 Miles Arbour / CultureAhead of this year’s MADE bike show in Portland, we caught up with the event’s director, Billy Sinkford, to talk about the show’s evolution and next year’s venue. We also got an early look at this year’s show bike: a stunning custom BTCHN’ Bikes 32er gravel bike. Find it all here…
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Only 30 Days to Keep Roads Out of Our Public Lands
1 Aug 20 Daniel Jessee / DispatchThe USDA has opened a comment period for its Draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding the rescission of the Roadless Rule, which restricts new road building on 45 million acres of public land across the United States. Find details to learn how to share your voice here…
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Pre-MADE 2026: An Afternoon with La Marche Bike Co.
20 Aug 20 Miles Arbour / Field TripsAfter five years of custom framebuilding in Philadelphia, Tom La Marche of La Marche Bike Co. picked up his life and moved to Portland. Ahead of this year’s MADE bike show, we stopped by his shop inside the Chris King factory to chat about his involvement with Firsthand Framebuilding, the downsides of new technology, and keeping bikes fun. Find that, photos from our visit, and an early look at the bikes he’ll be displaying at the MADE show this weekend here…
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93 mi. / 150 km 2 daysDutch Coast Overnighter
4 Aug 19 Guest Routes EuropeRide across a tapestry of Dutch coastal landscapes, where world-class forest singletrack and vibrant flower fields meet the freedom of beach riding. From historic windmills to the unique culture of specialized beach racers, this route offers a soul-stirring escape that is incredibly accessible and close to Amsterdam... -
Sarah Swallow’s Universal Bikepacking Meal (Video)
11 Aug 19 Nic Morales / DispatchSarah Swallow recently took to the Passed Plate YouTube channel to share a recipe she’s been developing while bikepacking across the globe. Using a universal ingredient she’s found almost everywhere, she presents a nutritious, high-quality meal and shares how to cook it in the video below…
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Bikepacking the Anaxshat Passage Again (Video)
1 Aug 19 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchNo stranger to the route, YouTuber Chris Wilson of the PNW Bikepacking channel recently returned to the Anaxshat Passage for a third ride along the stunning 120-mile track in Oregon. Watch a 17-minute video recap of his solo getaway here…
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83.5 mi. / 134 km 2-3 daysBeef, Needles, and Elephants
15 Aug 19 Guest Routes USAWith its iconic views over the Island in the Sky mesa, the White Rim Trail is one of the most famous parts of Canyonlands National Park. But just 10 miles south lies the park’s lesser-traveled but equally stunning Needles District, which abounds with colorful sandstone spires that can’t be found anywhere else. With optional hikes to slot canyons and river overlooks, this route packs a lot into a short backcountry trip… -
The Pontos Packable Kayak Weighs Just Seven Pounds
8 Aug 18 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchLaunched on Kickstarter this morning, the Pontos 2.0 is a lightweight skin-on-frame kayak that packs down to the size of a two-person tent and sets up in just minutes, offering all kinds of possibilities. Find details and a link to the crowdfunding campaign here…
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2026 MADE Bike Show Attendee Bike Portrait Photoshoot
4 Aug 18 Miles Arbour / DispatchFor our readers planning to attend the 2026 MADE bike show in Portland this weekend, we’d love to photograph you and your bike! We’ll be shooting attendee bike portraits on Saturday morning for one hour and hope you’ll pop by. Find details here…
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Quirk Cycles Kegety is a London-Made Production Gravel Bike
0 Aug 18 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe Kegety is Quirk Cycles’ first production gravel bike. It offers 50mm tire clearance, a 1x-specific design, and is handmade in England from high-quality steel tubing and 3D-printed components. Learn more about the new Quirk Cycles Kegety here…
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Redshift Quickdraw Saddle Bag Review
17 Aug 18 Nic Morales / Bikepacking GearEquipped with a magnetic attachment system, the Redshift Quickdraw saddle bag looks to bring a new level of ease to swapping your everyday flat kit between bikes. Nic spent some time with the Quickdraw ahead of today’s launch to see if it lives up to its claims of convenience. Read his review here…
