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Lezyne Zecto Drive Pro Review
2 Nov 9 Cass Gilbert / AccessoriesLezyne have built themselves a certain reputation for blending form and function into their designs. Not only do their products tend to look great, but rarely do they fall short in performance and innovation too. Like the USB-powered Zectro Pro Drive – a compact, dual purpose LED that serves as both backup illumination for bikepacking, and as a powerful safety light for ushering in the approach of winter…
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The Cold Vein
5 Nov 6 Montanus / Bikepacking Videos“The call of the mountain is even stronger during winter, when the snow breaks the tree-tops and the cold weather freezes the bones.” The Cold Vein is a short film about a winter bikepacking adventure filmed by the duo called Montanus, The Wild Side.
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52 mi. / 84 km 2-3 daysFamily Bikepacking on Aspen Ridge, Salida, Colorado.
53 Nov 5 Cass Gilbert USAThe Great Divide Mountain Bike Route is, without doubt, an epic ride. But cut it down into bite size portions, and it has all the ingredients for a series of wonderful family bikepacking adventures. Which is where the inspiration for this ride comes from. As family bikepacking goes, it doesn’t get much better than the high grasslands and aspen groves above Salida, Colorado... especially during the technicolored splendour of fall. -
Bikepacking Stem Bags: Accessory Bag Roundup 1 of 3
39 Nov 3 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BagsIn the first of our three part bikepacking accessory bag roundup, we take a look at stem bags. These handy cockpit pouches are a crucial part of any bikepacking kit, and can be quickly added to almost any bike – whether you’re racing, out for the afternoon, or embarking on a multi-day ride.
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Trans America Trail: The End of an Odyssey
25 Nov 2 Sarah Swallow / InspirationAn inspiring epilogue to the Swallow’s 87 day, 4,970 mile, off-road ride on the Trans America Trail. Plus, tips for riding the TAT, a final QA, and their favorite gear…
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Rider’s Lens #001: The Self Portraits of Marc McShane
29 Oct 29 Guest / InspirationRider’s Lens #001: the transportive self portraits of Marc McShane, taken during his coast to coast ride across the US.
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325 mi. / 523 km 9 daysThree Sisters Three Rivers
121 Oct 28 Gabriel Amadeus USAThe Three Sisters Three Rivers route criss-crosses Oregon's Cascade Range from the dry desert forest trails of Bend and Sisters to the hot springs and alpine ridges of the Upper Willamette to the lush, western flanks of the Calapooya Range, blue pools, and hot springs of the North Umpqua Trail. -
See The World
11 Oct 26 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosAn inspiring video series titled “See The World” follows a young man’s bike journey from the Canadian Arctic, through Alaska, along the GDMBR, to Argentina, and beyond…
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Trans America Trail Update: Across the High Desert
5 Oct 22 Sarah Swallow / InspirationIn the second to last installment from the (off-road) Trans America Trail, Tom and Sarah Swallow make their way across the desert expanses of Utah and Nevada…
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Ultralight Down Jackets: Packing Heat, 5 Under 12
55 Oct 20 Logan Watts / ApparelAs fall gives way to winter, a packable ultralight down jacket is the secret weapon in a bikepacking gear arsenal. Read on to find out why we love them so much… and our impressions of five toasty jackets, ranging from 5 to 12oz (140-350g).
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Surly ExtraTerrestrial Tires: First Ride Impressions
16 Oct 19 Cass Gilbert / Bikepacking GearET is back! Here’s our thoughts, and initial riding impressions, on Surly’s first dedicated, dirt road touring tire for here on Planet Earth.
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A Guide to Bikepacking Guidebooks
5 Oct 15 Logan Watts / PlanA collection of bikepacking guidebooks has recently hit the shelves. Here’s a roundup of what each has to offer, and which is the right choice for who…
