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Reader’s Rig: Andrew’s Sklar PBJ
16 Jul 3 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andrew in British Columbia, who shares the do-it-all Sklar PBJ he uses for slow rides with plenty of stops for photos. Meet Andrew and find a detailed write-up with a vibrant gallery of film shots here…
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2026 Tour Divide: Photographer’s Choice
12 Jul 3 Eddie Clark / CulturePhotographer Eddie Clark wraps up his 2026 Tour Divide coverage with a handpicked selection of his favorite images, reflecting on the landscapes, riders, and fleeting moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. From joyful victories to quiet encounters along the route, his gallery captures the spirit of the Divide, closing with a heartfelt tribute to Alyssa Secreto and a wish for her full recovery after a life-threatening collision near the end of her ride…
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Help Alyssa Secreto Recover After Being Hit by a Car on the Tour Divide
12 Jul 3 Miles Arbour / DispatchAlyssa Secreto, a 35-year-old endurance cyclist from Colorado Springs, is in the hospital after being hit by a car in the final stretch of the Tour Divide. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical bills and ease her long road to recovery. Learn more and support Alyssa here…
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Jan Heine Sets New OCVA FKT
43 Jul 2 Nic Morales / DispatchJust a year after establishing the OCVA FKT benchmark, Jan Heine of Rene Herse has bettered his time on the 400+ mile route. With over 31,000 feet of elevation gain, a missing bridge, and plenty of other obstacles, Jan’s latest FKT might be his most impressive yet. Learn more about his monster ride below…
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The OneUp Components Aluminum Wheelset Costs $599
2 Jul 2 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe OneUp Components Aluminum Wheels are designed to strike the ideal balance of strength and compliance for trail and enduro riders, and they’re priced at a reasonable $599. Find more details on the Canadian brand’s sensibly specced new wheels here…
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Nordest Gimonde Ti 32: A Downcountry 32er?
4 Jul 2 Miles Arbour / DispatchNordest calls their new titanium 32er an “explosive cocktail of pure madness.” The Nordest Gimonde Ti 32er clears 2.4″ tires, has plenty of mounting points, and is made from double-butted titanium tubing. Check it out here…
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I Almost Forgot This is Supposed to be Fun
55 Jul 2 Miles Arbour / CultureBikepacking can be hard, whether you’re pushing a loaded bike up a hill or dealing with adverse conditions. Among the struggles, it can be easy to lose sight of the enjoyment most of us are seeking when we pack a bunch of camping gear on the bike. In this piece, Miles and Emily share more than a dozen items, ideas, and strategies that all serve a single mission: making bikepacking more fun…
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The Feature-Rich Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent Weighs Just 373 Grams
19 Jul 1 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThe new Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent is a feature-packed one-person Dyneema shelter that weighs in at an impressive 373 grams without sacrificing performance or comfort. Find details on the brand’s latest ultralight release here…
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The Tout Terrain Chiyoda III Select 7.1 Has a Basket and Dynamo Hub
5 Jul 1 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new Tout Terrain Chiyoda III Select 7.1 comes equipped with a Cycles Manivelle basket, a Pinion gearbox, and 50mm tires. It’s equally suited for urban commutes and gravel adventures alike. Take a closer look here…
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Collective Reward #248: Old Man Mountain Manzanita Cradles
6 Jul 1 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchOur latest Collective Reward giveaway comes courtesy of the team at Old Man Mountain in Oregon, who will be setting up a couple of randomly selected winners with one of their Manzanita Cradle systems, complete with a matching dry bag. Learn more here…
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240 mi. / 386 km 5 daysUp North Loop
19 Jul 1 Scott Haraldson USASituated near the Canadian border, the Up North Loop uses unpaved forest roads, ATV trails, and a little bit of singletrack to weave together a route that immerses riders in Northern Minnesota’s serene natural beauty. The lakes, songbirds, quiet forests, and homegrown resupply options evoke a nostalgic vision of simplicity and childish exploration in a forgotten region of this idyllic Midwestern state... -
Daysaver Incredible Pump 30PO and Incredible6 Multitool Combination
0 Jun 30 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchSwiss brand Daysaver recently unveiled an all-in-one pump and tool combination for road and gravel bikes that fits in a pocket. The Daysaver Incredible6 Multitool and Incredible Pump 30PO nest together and solve most everyday bike problems. Learn more here…
