This year’s Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is proving to be exceptionally difficult, with a high number of scratches, an athlete traveling on foot in first place, and waist-deep snow that makes forward progress nearly impossible for many riders. Kari Gibbons of the Wild Winter Women group put together a detailed update with photos from Mark Smith and other participants. Find it all here…

Part two of our massive Rigs of DOOM 2026 roundup is a special showcase of all the singlespeed bikes taking part in this year’s event. Explore our collection of more than 30 one-geared rigs, featuring rider-submitted details on their build, bags, and equipment highlights here…

Tumbleweed just announced that a limited run of Titanium Prospectors is available now via special order. Learn more about the Titanium Prospector and find out how to be one of the first to own one here…

Cumulus from Poland now offers a “Neo” line of extremely lightweight, closed-footbox quilts that maximize the warmth-to-weight ratio. The down weights on their popular zip quilts have also been refactored. Find all the details here…

Neil’s latest video shares some of our best spring bikepacking routes. From European ventures through isolated Spanish towns to the peaks and valleys of Appalachia, Colorado, and Southern California, this inspirational list is sure to provide a spark for your next getaway. Watch the video below…

Salsa has announced a new race-oriented gravel bike, the Flyway. With clearance for 50mm tires, suspension-corrected geometry, and a new carbon layup, the Salsa Flyway appears to be a versatile option for those seeking speed. Find details on their new bike below…

Our 237th Collective Reward comes courtesy of Revelate Designs in Alaska, whose stable, waterproof, user-friendly Portage Panniers took home a medal in our 2025 Bikepacking Awards. One randomly selected site supporter will win a pair. Find details here…

In preparation for this year’s DOOM event, Jesse Smith took a trip to South City Stitchworks in St. Louis, Missouri, to pick up some fresh bags for his Allied BC40. Watch the shop visit, interview, and bike check video here…

Featuring more singletrack than ever before and a new start location in Hot Springs, Arkansas, DOOM now has three routes ranging from 110 to 325 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 100 loaded race rigs lining up for DOOM 2026, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into part one here…

Teravail recently expanded their tire lineup with new sizes and constructions for select models. That includes the 29+ Ehline we reviewed, new 120 TPI casings for most of their gravel line, fresh 27.5″ MTB options, and more. Learn more about the new collection and find overview videos here…

Now on Kickstarter, “Be a Fool” is a forthcoming book from Benny and Willy Zenga, the creative minds behind the standout 2017 film, “Tall Bikes Will Save The World.” Learn more about their latest endeavor and find a link to support it here…

Over 250 riders are participating in the 2026 DOOM event in Arkansas this weekend, split among three routes in the rugged, remote Ouachita Mountains. Ahead of Friday’s grand depart, Aaron Arnzen put together a detailed introduction to this year’s event, including notes on the routes and riders worth keeping an eye on. Read on here…