Logan Watts

Logan Kasper just set a new fastest known time on the Eastern Divide Trail, finishing the 6,000-mile route in about 41 days and averaging nearly 150 miles per day as he pedaled from Newfoundland to Key West, Florida. Learn more about his ride, find details on his bike, and see a list of components and gear he packed for the journey here…

Just announced, Tailfin now ships from its new distribution center in Utah, allowing customers in the United States to benefit from faster shipping, no duties, and hassle-free returns. Learn more here…

We stumbled on Phil Vandelay’s YouTube channel a while back, and his latest video follows the process behind building an extra-sturdy front rack using a cheap pipe-bending tool. It’s quite satisfying to watch. See it and find a couple of other interesting picks from the channel here…

As our fall fundraising member deadline approaches, we’re excited to unveil our latest Bikepacking Collective Reward project. One fortunate member will win a brand-new Tumbleweed Sunliner equipped with top-tier components, including a cockpit featuring PAUL Components and WTB parts, a Shimano XT drivetrain, WTB carbon wheels, a Wolf Tooth dropper and lever, and a custom frame bag from Rockgeist. Find out more about this incredible build and how you can be in the running to win it here…

For Collective Reward #193, one Bikepacking Collective member will receive a curated gear package featuring a variety of items, including a Swift Industries Ollie Pack seat bag, a pair of WTB Vulpine tires, a bag and stickers from our friends at Montanus, a funky shirt from Rogue Panda, a map of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, patches, stickers, and more. See full details here…

The new Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is the brand’s first satellite communicator to offer photo and voice messaging alongside global two-way texting, location sharing, and SOS capabilities. Find all the details here…

Just announced, the new Nordest Cycles 3003 is the brand’s vision of what a flat-bar gravel bike should be. Designed to be compatible with SRAM UDH mount rear derailleurs, there were just 50 frames made of this limited-edition steel bike. Find all the details here…

Congratulations to Leanne Bentley, the first woman to cross the finish line at the inaugural Alps Divide race from the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Geneva, Switzerland. Learn more about Leanne’s finish and find photos from the event here…

Inspired by the iconic off-road, all-terrain bicycle style of the 1980s, the new Stayer Cycles stAyTB blends nostalgia with modern touches to create versatile ATB for folks looking for a bike that’s both practical and fun. Find all the specs and details here…

The new rigid carbon Curve Seek 500 is a high-performance, suspension-corrected fork outfitted with Curve’s innovative new VGM mounts built to carry a class-leading load weight on the toughest bikepacking adventures. Developed alongside the new UpRock V2, the Seek 500 is also available as a standalone purchase for frame builders or those who want to convert their XC bike for bikepacking. Find all the details here…

Curve’s do-everything cross-country titanium mountain bike is finally back. The all-new Curve Uprock V2 features a unique sliding dropout design with a variety of insert options, making it one of the most drivetrain-versatile bikes we’ve seen. Discover all the details here…

There are some familiar names and places in Kona’s latest video, which checks in with a few local riders who are building trails in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte. Watch it here…