The new Rogue Panda Picketpost Rack-Top Bag is a unique top-opener with a roll-top closure, a backpacking-inspired mesh pocket, and two width options to fit various racks. We tested a prototype, got out for a shake-down ride with Rogue Panda’s founder, and tried out the final version over the weekend. Find all the details on the Picketpost Rack-Top Bag and a peek at the upcoming Elden Rack-Top Bag here…

Hats off to Justinas Leveika, who became the first to finish the 2026 Highland Trail 550 event in Scotland yesterday evening, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. Find a detailed recap from The Whisky Trail Angels with more stunning photos taken by Gavin Kaps here…

The 2026 Pinyons and Pines is a self-supported 413-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona, and follows some of the best terrain in the northern part of the state. Ahead of tomorrow’s grand depart, we gathered details for over 50 race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. See them all here…

Our friends at Garage Grown Gear are hosting Small Business Week from May 12-19th and offering tons of great discounts from more than 90 independent outdoor brands. Find details on this limited-time sale here…

The new Ten07 Unicorn Pony is a compact cargo hauler designed for urban riders. It boasts a modular front platform, room for big tires, a universal fit, and a space-saving design. Find details and ordering information on the Dutch brand’s feature-rich frame kits and complete builds here…

As the riders of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 continue to push forward, clear frontrunners have emerged in both the men’s and women’s races. Photographer Gavin Kaps spent the day tracking down Justinas Leveika and Kerry MacPhee, and the Whiskey Trail Angels provide an update from out on the course. Find it all here…

Long known as a go-to entry-level option, the State 4130 All-Road has been updated once again. With clearance for bigger tires and new, competitive drivetrain options, the 2026 edition of this budget-minded gravel bike is even more enticing than before. Dig into all the details below…

Teased at Sea Otter, the new Stinner Refugio Podium 32 is a US-made titanium 32-inch gravel bike that’s available as a limited-edition pre-order. Only 50 frames are being produced. Learn more about the Refugio Podium 32 here…

Is coffee outside an excuse to get out on a morning ride, or the gateway drug to a local overnighter? Cass ponders how small rituals encourage us to slow down and linger, as the Oaxaca Café Afuera Crew heads out to the newly opened Café Cruz de la Peña, lured into a 6,000-foot climb by the promise of the best sunrise coffee and conversation in town…

We visit Minnesota, Germany, and Virginia in today’s Weekend Snapshot, checking in with riders who were recently out enjoying spring weather on day rides and bikepacking overnighters. Scope out the latest scenes and contribute to a future edition of our weekly series using the short form here…

Last year, Richard Haldane took a bikepacking trip around mainland Scotland. Equipped with a drone, a tent, and a bug net, he documented his leisurely journey through the beautiful country. In “29 Days Cycling Alone in Scotland,” Richard offers a relaxing view of the idyllic Scottish countryside…

First launched in 2020, Rubberlover is an online tire database designed to help cyclists find the perfect tire. After disappearing for a while, we’re happy to report that founder Jason Lynch has brought it back! Learn more here…