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Logan Watts
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52 mi. / 84 km 1 daysSlate Springs Overnighter, Harrisonburg, VA
86 Jun 8 Logan Watts USAThe Shenandoah Mountain range just west of Harrisonburg, VA harbors some of the finest dirt roads on the east coast. This bikepacking overnighter route cuts through its heart and can be expanded to a weekend ride or more… -
A Journey Beyond: Istanbul to Tehran, The Film + Q&A
11 Jun 1 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosReleased just today, the film ‘A Journey Beyond’ follows Marc Maurer on a 5,600km journey from Istanbul, Turkey through the Caucasus Mountains to Tehran, Iran. Watch it here, see photos, and read a candid Q&A with Marc about this epic trip.
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Flashes of The Altai
4 May 26 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosThree childhood friends set out on a bikepacking pack-rafting traverse the Mongolian Altai, a remote range of high glaciated peaks with silt-laden rivers draining from their heights. See the route, watch the film, and check out a few more photos and details from the trip…
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The Adventure Dispatch: Ultra Romance
6 May 24 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosWho knew that Ultra Romance was in a fantasy metal band? You will after watching this enchanting installment of The Adventure Dispatch. More importantly hear Poppi’s message and how the simplicity of a bicycle shapes his world.
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Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion V2: 5,000 Mile Review
61 May 23 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BagsThis seat pack has seen a lot. After 5,000 miles and some tough love, it’s time to give the Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion V2 the long-haul review it deserves…
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Niner RLT 9 Steel Review: Gravel is the new dirt.
56 May 19 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesWhether labeled gravel, all-road, adventure, or a jumble of those terms, it’s hard to ignore the wave of genre-blending cross bikes that have slammed into the marketplace recently. One such rig, the Niner RLT 9 Steel, seems to do each of those words justice…
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Lezyne Blox 23: For the road.
5 May 17 Logan Watts / AccessoriesAn oversized multi-tool, packed with features, that’s big enough to feel like a real tool, but small enough for the road…
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Show Us Your (Weekend) Bikepacking Routes
26 May 14 Logan Watts / CultureWe are always on the hunt for the best bikepacking routes from around the world. We love to receive submissions and are grateful for them. So treat this as a call to arms! From May 13th to July 12th, as summer digs in, why not think up the best weekend epics you can, and let us know about them? To sweeten the deal, we’ve partnered with Revelate Designs to offer a ton of great prizes for the top ten contributions…
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75 mi. / 121 km 1 daysTwo Gorges Gravel (S24O)
105 May 12 Logan Watts USAThis gravel bikepacking loop skirts the rim of Linville Gorge and passes through the Wild and Scenic Wilson Creek Gorge before returning to Morganton, NC via the Catawba River Greenway. Boasting 6,250+ feet of climbing over 74 miles, it's a challenge. But with incredible scenery, plenty of camping opportunities, and a speedy 20 mile descent, it makes a great sub-24 hour escape... -
Adventure Dispatch: Steve “Doom” Fassbinder
4 May 10 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn this episode of The Adventure Dispatch, follow Steve Fassbinder through the timeless red deserts of the American West, for an adventure that pushes the boundaries of a bike’s perceived limitations.
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Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL1 Review: More for me?
36 May 3 Logan Watts / Bikepacking GearThe new HV version of the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1 is a significant reboot of the original. Having lived in the old Fly Creek UL1 during countless solo bikepacking trips, I was stoked to check out the new model but suspicious of the “improved” moniker that came with it. As we all know, newer isn’t always better…
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116 mi. / 187 km 2 daysThe Croatan Gravel Vanish
133 Apr 27 Logan Watts USANo matter where you are, it’s likely you can locate a nearby gravel road and disappear for a day or two. Sometimes it's as easy is pinpointing a National Forest on a map and drawing some lines. And if you’re lucky, those lines lead to the perfect escape ...
