Tristan Ridley’s latest video, “Why I Quit Belt Drive,” offers insights into his experience with the alternative drivetrain. As a well-traveled bikepacker, Tristan shares his experience with belt-drive bikes and why he’s moving back to standard external-drive systems…

The new Velo Orange Harborside Basket Bags are built in Baltimore using traditional materials and designed to fit the ubiquitous Wald 137 basket. Available in three colors, the first batch is already selling out fast. Find details here…

The story is all too familiar: you have a week of riding bikes and camping under the stars, with limited responsibilities and everyday problems, but once the trip is over, returning to a regular routine is difficult. To help dissect what’s commonly called the “post-trip blues,” Miles reflects on his experience and speaks with several professionals and fellow bikepackers to gather their perspectives…

This week’s Debrief features a Vittoria Peyote 32-inch tire, a Sklar Rack teaser, I9’s S-series rims, limited-edition Magic Totes, the Singular Kookabura, and more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Guy in Alberta, Canada, who shares the “Slowest Known Time Machine,” his custom-built, Pinion-equipped titanium fat bike from RollingDale Cycles. Get to know Guy and explore the details of his one-of-a-kind rig here…

Hosted by Two Bikes, Bike Camp 2026 is a non-competitive, fun-first gathering of bike-oriented people and events in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For more on this year’s event, dig into the details below…

In this report from Colombia, Cass and Emma share a journal entry from riding a trimmed-down version of the Ruta Chingaza, a multi-day loop that takes them from a balmy, jungly 1,500 meters to a 3,400-meter expanse of páramo and its otherworldly frailejón, just a day’s ride on dirt roads from the capital, Bogotá. At 290 kilometers and with a hearty 10,000 metres of climbing, it’s quite the welcome to the Andes…

David Lamb’s latest release documents a lonely three-day ride along our 100-mile Mojave Solitaire bikepacking route in California. Find his impressions from the spectacular backcountry track and some insights from route designer Jeremy Nolan in the 20-minute video here…

With so much technology integrated into our daily lives, it can be challenging to know which devices actually enhance our outdoor experience. From activity trackers to GPS devices, tech has inextricably changed outdoor recreation, for better and worse. In his COROS Nomad review, Nic tries to determine whether this sports watch is a meaningful companion for his time outside…

With dozens of options cropping up in the gravel and XC space over the last few years, Nic has spent significant time trying to find the ideal tire that’s light, durable, fast, and offers plenty of grip. In his Vittoria Peyote review, he finds out whether these XC race tires tick all the boxes…

Given the excitement surrounding the small run of prototype Esker Hayduke LVS fat bikes the brand has been testing and teasing throughout the past year, they’re offering a limited production run. Interested in an extra-long titanium fat bike? Find details on the new Esker Hayduke LVS FAT here…

Updates to the 2026 Kona Rove lineup are here, featuring a host of build kit changes and geometry tweaks to its lauded gravel bike. For more on the new Kona Rove lineup, dig into all the details below…