Logan Watts

Today, Leo Brasil and Adam Pawlikiewicz are setting out on a month-long bikepacking expedition to traverse a section of the Qhapaq Ñan, the 30,000-kilometer road system that once linked Andean communities from Colombia to Chile. Before departing, the two put together a collection of photos, a video overview of their gear, and detailed packing lists. Find all that here, plus more about the route…

In Tailfin’s latest video, Lachlan Morton walks through his gear list and the rationale behind the bike and setup he chose for his incredible sub-13-day ride down the Tour Divide route from Banff, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Watch it and find a kit list here…

The results are in from our water bottles vs. bladder survey in last week’s Friday Debrief. Nearly 1,200 readers submitted their answer, and you can find the survey results here…

Sherry Cardona and her partner rode the 3,800-kilometer Transcontinental Race No.9 this summer and were the first pair to cross the finish line in Greece. Sherry put together a video documenting their ride. Watch it here…

We’re excited to announce Markagram Edition VII, the first USA-based running of the “most sinister gravel event in the world.” Markagram is coming this fall to the deep and dark forests of Vermont. Learn more about the event and how to register here. Prepare for darkness…

With our fall fundraising member deadline approaching, we’re thrilled to announce our latest Bikepacking Collective Reward project. One lucky member will receive a brand new Revel Wayward hardtail decked out with some of our favorite components: a cockpit with parts from PAUL Components and Ergon, Hunter Cycles Smooth Move Bars, a SRAM GX Transmission, Logos Eudae carbon wheels, a RockShox Pike Ultimate fork, and a beautiful custom frame bag from Rockgeist. Learn more about this dream build and how to potentially get it here…

Revelate Designs just announced two new wedge frame bags. The Revelate Choss is a triangular bag designed for hardtail and full-suspension mountain bikes, and the Sandur is made for gravel bikes. We had the chance to give them both a try ahead of today’s launch. Find our review and details on their new frame bag hydration bladder systems here…

For Collective Reward #160, we’re giving a grab bag filled with a useful selection of equipment to one lucky Bikepacking Collective member. The mix includes a new Backloader X saddlebag system, a torque wrench set, and loads of accessories from Topeak; various bike maintenance products from Finish Line; and some apparel from Five Ten. Find details here…

This week’s Debrief features the ideal 2x gearing, a new handlebar harness collaboration, a DIY tool pouch, a light mount that doubles as a crank bolt tool, MADE video interviews, the IMBA/Diné Trail Care School, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

Terrified of wireless tech and new standards? We’re happy to report that the latest drivetrains from Japan are fully mechanical. The all-new Shimano GRX 12-speed 1x groups use the same cassettes as their mountain bike counterparts and feature a few new upgrades. We’ve been testing the 1×12 GRX 800-series drivetrain with a 10-51 tooth cassette and an integrated dropper lever over a couple of weeks for this review…

In June, Jack Keogh took on the adventure of a lifetime and rode in the Tour Divide from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the US/Mexico border in New Mexico. His latest film, “The Hardest Race on Earth,” is a tribute to the race and the indomitable courage that fuels us to face such extraordinary challenges. Watch it here…

The new Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage offers a fresh take on the decade-old oversized overflow cage concept. It borrows a couple of ideas from the brand’s other house-made products and introduces some novel features. We had the chance to slap a pair on the bike and put them to use prior to launch day. Find the review here…