Cass and Vish set sail for the Isle of Wight to beta test the new Solent Scramble, a route that blends the best of the island’s soaring, grassy coastal yomps and ancient woodland bridleways via a ferry service from the New Forest. And what better bike to choose than his Rambler, his UK steed built purposefully for such outings? Read about the route’s development and what it’s like to ride it, along with a full bike check and mini review of his faded yellow summer Stooge…

This Weekend Snapshot zooms in on reader-submitted bikepacking trips around Wisconsin, Scotland, and Washington, highlighting a mix of solo getaways and adventures with friends. See what a few folks from our global community have been up to recently and share something from one of your rides here…

The latest episode of the “King of the Ride” podcast features Alex McCormack, who’s made waves in the ultra-endurance and bikepacking scene as of late. In it, he speaks about his recent experiences on the Tour Divide and the Colorado Trail and shares what it’s like to be part of Canyon’s factory team. Listen here…

Earlier this summer, David Lamb joined Ryan Van Duzer and a group of 25 other riders for a 500-mile journey down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Colorado and New Mexico. His latest video shares an inside look at the one-of-a-kind experience. Watch it here…

From soaking in an unbeatable campsite view to successfully improvising a trailside repair, bikepacking is full of simple pleasures and unexpected delights that make it a uniquely rewarding pursuit. In this piece, Lucas highlights a dozen little things that keep him coming back for more. Find his list and share your small bikepacking joys here…

UK-based Brother Cycles is now taking pre-orders for their beloved rim-brake 650B frameset, the Mr Wooden, which has fresh paint, a new headbage, and updated logos for the latest model year. Find more details and learn how to order one here…

Rockgeist owner Greg Hardy is lining up at the 2026 Trans North Georgia Adventure tomorrow morning, where he’ll test a few prototype Rockgeist bags before making them available to the public. See what he’s bringing here…

This week’s Debrief features a great sticker, the return of Fairdale’s Rockitship, new love for old bars, a one-of-a-kind Stumpjumper, several jobs at Apidura, fresh videos and podcasts, four events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tom in Japan, who shares a detailed look at the custom Liminal Machine Works he’ll be racing at this year’s Silk Road Mountain Race. Meet Tom and read the meaningful story behind his flowery titanium drop-bar bike here…

Part two of our massive Rigs of the 2026 Silk Road Mountain Race roundup features another 50 loaded bikes taking on the 2,052-kilometer bikepacking race across Kyrgyzstan. Find photos, bag and gear highlights, and more details on all of them here…

The eighth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race follows a 2,052-kilometer off-road route through some of the wildest and most beautiful regions of Kyrgyzstan. Part one of our race rig roundup features the first 60 bikes and riders lining up for the 2026 grand depart on Saturday morning. Dig into them here…

The new Intend Elevator Dropper Post is the first dropper post from the German component manufacturer, and it borrows some interesting tech from their suspension forks. Find details on the post and the new Elevator Boy Lever here…