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Vince’s Chumba Sendero Steel Bikepacking Kit (Video)
4 May 29 Miles Arbour / DispatchChumba’s latest video takes a deep dive into Vince Colvin’s personal Sendero Steel, kitted out with a collection of Dispersed Bikepacking bags. Watch the video here to see everything he takes with him…
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Reader’s Rig: Russell’s Sayle Cycle Cargo Bike
6 May 29 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from photographer Russell in Germany, who shares his custom-built Sayle Cycle cargo bike and the fortuitous story behind it. Meet Russell and learn how his one-of-a-kind rig perfectly suits his car-free, camera-hauling lifestyle here…
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A Love Letter to the Great Divide (Video)
11 May 29 Guest / Bikepacking VideosPolish photographer Adam Wilkoszarski fulfilled a longtime dream by traveling to North America and riding the storied Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The experimental video he shot along the 3,000-mile track takes a unique approach, painting a vibrant picture of 48 fully lived days on the bike. Immerse yourself in 18 minutes of joyful vignettes captured between Canada and Mexico here…
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Rigs of the 2026 Grand Loop
11 May 28 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BikesThe Grand Loop is a stunning 365-mile route that connects the Tabeguache, Kokopelli, and Paradox Trails in Southwest Colorado and Utah. There are just over 20 riders registered for this year’s grand depart, and with the help of the organizers and riders, we gathered rider and rig details for nearly all of them. Dig into the rigs of the 2026 Grand Loop here…
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Wheels Manufacturing Gravel Chainrings Are Compatible with SRAM and Shimano
7 May 28 Nic Morales / DispatchWheels Manufacturing just announced new aluminum chainrings in four sizes, two tooth profiles, and seven anodized colors. Made for modern gravel drivetrains, these new chainrings are compatible with both Shimano and SRAM chains. Find details below…
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Esker Fork Yeah! Now Available as Standalone Option for $250
7 May 28 Logan Watts / DispatchOptions have historically been slim for riders searching for a rigid replacement fork for a modern hardtail, especially in steel. The new Esker Fork Yeah! aims to fill that gap with a suspension-corrected steel option built around modern geometry, generous tire clearance, and plenty of mounts for cargo, racks, and long days out. See details here…
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San Util Design UL Nano Panniers Weigh 140 Grams
4 May 28 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe new San Util Design UL Nano Panniers are tiny bolt-on bags for racks or forks with three-pack mounts. Pre-orders are open for a limited time. Find all the details here…
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Melbourne’s Off Course Bike Shop Destroyed by Fire
7 May 28 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchLate Wednesday, Melbourne, Australia’s beloved Off Course Bike Shop was destroyed by a fire, the cause of which remains unknown, and will be closed until further notice. Find a quick update on the devastating situation here…
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142 mi. / 229 km 3 daysApennine Mountain Traverse
13 May 28 Guest Routes EuropeThe Apennine Mountain Traverse is a long-weekend bikepacking route that crosses the vast forests of the Northern Italian Apennines along the quiet, timeless paths of Italy's mountain heritage. From arid, desolate ridges to ancient woodland trails, this mountain bike journey showcases a variety of unique landscapes in a relatively compact adventure… -
Veolo Bike Trailer 2.0 Now on Kickstarter
5 May 27 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchBuilding on the success of the original, the reimagined Veolo Bike Trailer 2.0 is a lightweight, feature-rich cargo hauler designed to feel like part of the bike. The Leipzig, Germany-based makers are seeking funding via Kickstarter, and the campaign is now live. See more here…
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First Look: Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness V2
10 May 27 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking BagsThe redesigned Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness from Rogue Panda Designs takes everything we liked about the original and adds two mounting positions, thanks to an asymmetric design. Find everything you need to know about the Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness V2 here…
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Velo Orange There and Back Rack Review
9 May 27 Nic Morales / AccessoriesThe Velo Orange There and Back Rack features ample mounting points and a modular design compatible with a variety of bikes and packing styles. With an adjustable vertical position, the flexible stainless steel rack claims to work seamlessly on both the front and rear of bikes with the appropriate mounting points. After six months with one, Nic weighs in on whether it’s really as versatile as advertised. Find his Velo Orange There and Back Rack review here…
