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Shimano GF6 Review
14 Apr 4 Logan Watts / apparelAt the top end of their Gravity Flat lineup, the Shimano GF6 is a flat-pedal shoe for demanding terrain and trails. It features a synthetic leather upper, their new ULTREAD GF outsole, and an improved fit. We’ve been testing a pair for more than 1,500 miles on the rough and tumble trails around Oaxaca, Mexico, for this full review…
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Custom Rockgeist Frame Bags for Route Creators!
3 Apr 2 Logan Watts / planWe’re excited to announce that route creators who publish overnighters in our bikepacking route network this season will also receive a custom frame bag from our friends at Rockgeist! Learn more about this promotion and how you can get involved here…
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The Migration Race by Cafe du Cycliste (Video)
0 Apr 2 Logan Watts / newsLast year, four women from four corners of Europe in the Café du Cycliste Gravel team took on the 600-kilometer Migration Race in Kenya. This new documentary by Thomas Silva follows their journey. Watch it and find a collection of photos from the event here…
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Introducing the CIRTOMGB? Mobile App
16 Apr 1 Logan Watts / newsAfter fielding countless questions about routes in our Worldwide Bikepacking Route Network, we’re excited to launch our first-ever mobile app. CIRTOMGB? allows riders to quickly answer, “Can I ride this on my gravel bike?” using a complex algorithm and AI. Learn more about the app and companion smartwatch UB Level (Under Biking) and Tire Width alert functionality here…
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2024 Cannondale Scalpel vs. Yeti ASR vs. Specialized Epic 8
20 Mar 26 Logan Watts / newsWhat do the new 2024 Cannondale Scalpel, Specialized EVO 8, and Yeti ASR have in common? Here’s a quick comparison that breaks down the feature, geometry, and pricing differences of these three new carbon rocket bikes….
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New Revelate Mag-Tank TPU Liners: First Look
20 Mar 25 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsRevelate Designs just announced lightweight and removable interior Mag-Tank TPU liners that allow bikepackers to store anything from french fries to ice cream in their top tube bag and easily clean it out after the ride. We had a chance to try them out prior to today’s launch for this first-ride review…
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Collective Reward #178: Grab Bag!
3 Mar 22 Logan Watts / newsFor Collective Reward #178, we’re giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a grab bag filled with an interesting selection of gear that includes the new Apidura Packable Visibility Vest, a Topeak Torque Stick Pro shop set, a pair of Ergon grips, Voile Straps, a swag set from Montanus, a Wavecell Helmet, and more. Find details here…
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Lee Craigie – Other Ways to Win (Video)
2 Mar 20 Logan Watts / newsOur friend and regular contributor Lee Craigie received the Scottish Award for Excellence at the Fort William Mountain Festival this year. To commemorate the award, they made this film that shares Lee’s story. Watch it here…
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Bikepacking Through the 2024 Total Eclipse
2 Mar 13 Logan Watts / newsOn Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. What better way to experience it than on a bike? Here’s a list of bikepacking routes that will be in the path of totality, arranged by time…
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Introducing Deriva Magazine
12 Mar 13 Logan Watts / cultureBorn from a passion for cycling, adventure, nature, and photography, “Deriva” is a new printed magazine that chronicles bikepacking routes and adventures through seldom explored places in Colombia. Learn more about the publication and its intent here…
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Hope: Inside the Factory (Video)
3 Mar 12 Logan Watts / newsA new video by A Game Films offers an interesting peek into the Hope Technology factory in Barnoldswick, England. It introduces the team and examines their incredible facility and innovative process. Watch it here…
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Shovel Research Rod Steward Review: Ooh La La
19 Mar 12 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe Shovel Research Rod Steward is a minimal and elegant 224-gram aluminum bag support designed to prop up and stabilize the Ron’s Bikes Fab’s Chest and other top-opening bags. We’ve been testing one for several months for this full review…