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Benedict’s Crust Romanceur
31 Jun 20 Logan Watts / bikesNamed after Benedict’s Instagram alter-ego, the Crust Romanceur fits him like a glove. We had a chance to catch up with Ultraromance in Tucson to find out what makes this bike special. Read on for details…
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Magura MCi Brakes Put Cables Inside Handlebar
10 Jun 20 Logan Watts / newsA cable free cockpit, anyone? The new MAGURA Cockpit Integration (MCi) is the world’s first hydraulic brake that’s fully integrated in the handlebar. Get the full scoop here…
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Not Bad, Clif Bar!
5 Jun 19 Logan Watts / newsWhile it’s slightly off-topic, this new spot from Clif Bar is one of the better ads we’ve seen in some time, and is definitely one worth sharing…
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Ardennes Arbalete (video)
7 Jun 19 Logan Watts / videoJeanne Lepoix set out on the Ardennes Arbalète in Belgium earlier this month and made this lovely short film to document this excellent bikepacking route. Watch it here, see some of her photos, and learn more about the route…
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Big Agnes 1P Bikepack Tents: Fly Creek vs. Copper Spur
49 Jun 18 Logan Watts / gearWe’ve been testing the Copper Spur HV UL1 Bikepack and Fly Creek HV UL1 Bikepack, Big Agnes’ two bikepacking-specific, 1-person tents that were announced last summer. Nearly a year in, here are our thoughts on each, plus a detailed comparison…
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See The World, Episode 32
1 Jun 17 Logan Watts / newsIohan’s latest episode of See The World picks up as he leaves the lunar landscape of the mountains and finds his way to the Chilean coast for some packrafting adventure…
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A Chilcotin Hogyssey (film)
5 Jun 16 Logan Watts / videoThe Chilcotin Hogyssey follows a crew of four on a next-level, nine-day bikepacking route through the Chilcotin Mountains in British Columbia. This rather insane trip led them up the wrong ridge and required a log raft to ford a river. Watch it here, along with a few photos…
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Lael’s 2019 Tour Divide Bike Build and Gear List
26 Jun 14 Logan Watts / gear-listsInterested in what Lael Wilcox is riding and carrying on her 2019 Tour Divide attempt? Here’s the full gear list, bike build, a video about her kit, and a Q&A exploring a few of the gear choices we found particularly interesting…
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Rigs of The 2019 Tour Divide
68 Jun 12 Logan Watts / bikesContinuing our annual tradition, here are the Rigs of the 2019 Tour Divide, featuring nearly 80 riders, their bikes, and gear kit details about what they’re bringing along for the 2,750+ mile journey…
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HUNTER Cow Catcher Stem Rack, First Look
21 Jun 11 Logan Watts / accessoriesWe had a chance to take a long look at Hunter Cycles’ new Cow Catcher Stem Rack. Built specifically for the PAUL Boxcar stem, this lightweight rack is designed to carry gear at the handlebars and avoid frame and cable interference. Here are the details, loads of photos, and a Q and A with Rick Hunter about this innovative carrying system…
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EVOC Updates Photography Hip Packs and Backpacks
4 Jun 10 Logan Watts / newsIf you like to combine off-road cycling and photography, you might be interested in EVOC’s new camera-focused Hip Pack Capture 7L and backpack lineup. Here are all the details…
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2019 Tour Divide Race Prep With Lael Wilcox
11 Jun 9 Logan Watts / videoRugile Kaladyte’s latest video follows endurance athlete Lael Wilcox during her time in Anchorage and ride from Boulder to Emporia to prepare for the 2,750 mile Tour Divide race, set to commence this Friday.