Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Josh Meissner
Contributing Editor
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YT Industries Drops in with the new Szepter Gravel Bike
25 Nov 4 Josh Meissner / DispatchGermany’s YT Industries just released the all-new Szepter gravel bike, which inherits many shreddy characteristics from their mountain bike line-up. Get a first look at the brand’s first progressive drop-bar design here…
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New Larger Apidura Backcountry Saddle Pack
1 Oct 13 Josh Meissner / DispatchApidura’s new dropper-friendly Backcountry Saddle Pack comes in with a greater 10L volume and a proprietary PFA-free fabric. Find photos and details of their latest waterproof saddle bag below….
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Introducing Felt, a Digital Collaborative Map
4 Sep 28 Josh Meissner / DispatchFelt is a new easy-to-use mapping tool that shows great potential for sketching out bikepacking routes and planning trips with others. Find a number of bikepacking use cases we’ve found and some example maps below…
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Pelago Stavanger Review: Finnish Understatement
42 Sep 27 Josh Meissner / Bikepacking BikesMade for fast gravel riding, bikepacking, and long-distance randonneuring, the updated Pelago Stavanger promises the world of versatility with none of the compromises. Josh took it across all types of roads and trails throughout Europe this summer, testing its worth as a go-anywhere, do-anything drop-bar bikepacking rig. Find his detailed review here…
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EuroVelo Routes Finally Available as GPX Files
12 Aug 12 Josh Meissner / DispatchLong in the making, the EuroVelo project has now added the option to directly download the GPX files of their continent-spanning cycle routes from their website. Find details of this European milestone and a handy planning guide by our friends at RWGPS here…
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The New Breezer Squall Fits into a Suitcase
17 Aug 11 Josh Meissner / DispatchThe Breezer Squall joins the exclusive ranks of coupler-equipped frames that fit into a suitcase for easy air and train travel. Get a first peek at the unique new design here…
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EVOC Revamps its BOA-equipped Bag Lineup
0 Jul 28 Josh Meissner / DispatchEVOC Sports from Munich, Germany, just announced its revamped bikepacking bags that have been scaled up and sealed tight for multi-day bikepacking. Find an overview of the fully waterproof range here…
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New Shimano RX6 and more SPD Adventure Shoes
5 Jul 18 Josh Meissner / DispatchExpanding their range of well-regarded clipless shoes, Shimano just released the new RX6 and two more new SPD models that look ready for bikepacking and gravel riding. Find the details below…
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Gravel to the Grave (Video)
0 Jul 16 Josh Meissner / Bikepacking VideosIn “Gravel to the Grave,” Kona Factory Team rider Miranda Miller challenges herself with a massive ride across Vancouver Island to push the limits of her comfort zone. Watch the video and find a selection of photos from her ride here…
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New RONDO MYLC is a Long and Slack Gravel Bike
9 Jul 11 Josh Meissner / DispatchJust in from Eurobike, RONDO announced their new MYLC drop-bar bike for rough terrain this morning. Find details and photos of the mountain bike-inspired design here…
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Creative Confluence: Trusting the Path with Tina Graf
12 Jul 5 Josh Meissner / InspirationEarlier this year, Josh Meissner and Tina Graf met up to connect offline with no concrete plan beyond riding their bikes and experiencing the stunning landscapes of Saxon Switzerland together. Find the story of their gentle bike wander and a serene set of digital photos and film scans by the pair here…
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Sign up for the Summer ’22 Restrap Solstice Century
0 Jun 11 Josh Meissner / DispatchChallenge yourself this summer with the perennial Restrap Solstice Century! Ride 100 miles in one go on the weekend of June 18th to 19th for a chance to win more than £500 worth of high-end kit from Restrap and QUOC. Find all the details and the sign-up link here…
