Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Logan Watts
Founding Editor
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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 ... -
The Adventure Dispatch: Sarah Swallow + The Lost Coast Ridge Trail
9 Apr 26 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn this episode of The Adventure Dispatch, head out on an overnight ride with Sarah Swallow. Plus, learn more about The Lost Coast Ridge Trail bikepacking route…
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Black Cat Holy Mountain: NAHBS Best of Show
8 Apr 19 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesWe were obviously happy to see a bikepacking rig win the top award at NAHBS 2016… and we’ve been drooling over this steel 27.5+ hardtail ever since. So here’s a detailed look at the build kit, and a QA with Black Cat’s founder, metalmaster, and builder, Todd Ingermanson.
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Ortlieb Seat-Pack Review: Test & Release (part 2)
42 Apr 14 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BagsMarking the release of their brand new bikepacking products, in the second installment of our Ortlieb doubleheader we trail test the recently unveiled Seat-Pack. Read on to discover the unique characteristics that may interest bike tourers, full suspension mountain bikers, and cyclists with Hulk-like thighs…
