Logan Watts

Over the last year, full-suspension 27.5+ bikes have exploded into the marketplace. At this years Fall Cyclofest demo event, this was especially evident. Here are five we rode that possess some serious backcountry exploration potential…

A short documentary about Clem Shovel (France) and Joachim Rosenlund (Norway) competing in The Tuscany Trail, one of Europe’s biggest self-supported bikepacking races — 530 participants on a 560km (350 mile) course with 11,000m (36,000′) of elevation gain. Plus, an interview with Clem when he arrived back home from his Tuscany Trail adventure.

Our second annual Interbike Bikepacking Awards highlighting the very best bikepacking-related brands, products and booths in 10 categories. Plus, additional coverage of more new and notable products.

Seven new bikes with a lot of adventure potential from the 2016 Interbike Outdoor Demo…

The latest progeny in Salsa’s eccentric lineup is aimed to bridge the gap between trail ninja and adventure rig. In addition to a fair share of trail rides, we took the Woodsmoke 29+ GX1 on a 1,000km expedition in Kyrgyzstan to see if it lives up to its pedigree…

In early August, five friends set out to complete the Turino-Nice Rally, a 654 kilometer gravel route from Turino, Italy to Nice, France. Before departing they made this fun little video that shows how they packed.

Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of Kyle Dempster, who went missing on August 22nd from Pakistan’s Ogre II along with climbing partner, Scott Adamson. The search was called off yesterday. As a tribute, here is Kyle’s contribution to the bikepacking community, perhaps the most personal and inspiring bikepacking film ever made…

Jamie Vickers started cycling through Asia with a sketchbook on-board and a goal to sketch every day. The result is a stunning collection of drawings that capture his travels in a unique and compelling light…

Interested in the latest in bike helmet technology? We have a look at the Multi-directional Impact Protection System – and take three ‘MIPS’ helmets out bikepacking.

Carrying good food on a bikepacking trip can both nourish the belly and soothe the soul. These two new savory meals from Maine’s Good To-Go — Pad Thai and Indian Vegetable Korma — offer flavors of southeast Asia in a hearty package…

The search for the perfect clipless bikepacking shoes might just stop at Scott’s Elite Boa…

In addition to the new army of adventure-ready bikes, Salsa introduced a full line of bikepacking bags this week at SaddleDrive, their trailside dealer event. Here are details about the EXP Series as well as pricing and photos of each…