Josh Meissner

Building on their extensive experience with innovative camera straps and bags, Outer Shell’s new Rope Strap and Wrist Strap are slimmed down for photographers seeking understated function and style. Check out the details of the new San Francisco-made designs here…

With complete builds starting at $999, Salsa’s new Journeyer takes up the mantle as their affordable do-it-all adventure machine poised for off-pavement prowess with loads of tire clearance and all the mounts for bikepacking and light touring. Find the details and photos of their redesigned all-road platform here…

PNW Components just expanded its lineup with the addition of the Range Pedal, a flat composite pedal for all-day adventures. It’s offered in seven popping colors at a $49 price point. Learn more here…

In the latest episode of “Outspoken,” guest Taylor Phinney insightfully and eloquently recounts his transformation from World Tour pro cyclist to multimedia artist, raising questions around achievement, fame, impact, and permanence. Listen in to the entrancing deep-dive here…

With the release of their new Diamond Bag, Berlin’s Gramm Tourpacking took it upon themselves to reimagine the classic rando bag from the ground up. The result is a state-of-the-art design that blends high-end functionality with an understated, versatile style. Check it out here…

Last weekend in Berlin, framebuilders, makers, artists, small brands, and enthusiasts of all things two-wheeled came together for the kolektif Bike Fair. Less a trade show, more a social platform, kolektif leaned into the full breadth of cycling and saturated attendees with impressions and interesting new products. Find our highlight reel from the event here…

In the latest episode of Wahoo Frontiers, four friends from all walks of life share the unique joy they get from racing together as an all-women team aiming to set a new women’s record at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo. Watch it here…

The Ride for a Reason charity event aims to raise funds for good cycling-related causes. Find details on the event, the non-profits it supports, and sign-ups here…

The SOTO WindMaster stands proudly as a maximalist canister stove that promises high power and unparalleled performance in the wind. Throughout the winter, Josh put the stove through its paces on coffee rides and glamping overnighters to see if the WindMaster lives up to its name. Read his in-depth review here…

UK-based Restrap just redefined their Bar Bag holster system for more distinct bikepacking use cases. Find details of the new sizing and updated hardware here…

The 2022 Mehteh from the UK’s Brother Cycles will be available for pre-order as of tomorrow, and the updated version features a new and improved color-matched carbon fork. Find out what else is new and how to secure yours here…

Poor planning had Joshua Meissner and friends caught between Latvia and a hard place this summer. To make their rendezvous with other friends in Riga, they had to work overtime to get themselves two countries down the road. Find Joshua’s story of a cycling tour turned impromptu bikepacking race against the clock and a lovely gallery of photos here…