Mountain Bike (MTB)
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Logan Watts
Founding Editor
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Introducing Bookmarks and Other Website Features
8 May 16 Logan Watts / DispatchWe’re excited to announce the inclusion of Bookmarks on the site, adding another way for readers to save informative articles, reviews, long-form stories, and videos to dig into later. Plus, we compiled this with other “My Stuff” functionality. Learn about this and more here…
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Bikepacking Journal Back Issue Sale (Issues 08/09)
6 May 14 Logan Watts / DispatchWe’re clearing out back issues of The Bikepacking Journal and offering copies of 08 and 09 in this one-time sale. If you’re missing a copy from your collection, or would like to see what all the hype’s about, here a rare chance to snag one…
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Stooge Dirt Tracker Review: Convergent Evolution
86 May 14 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesThe Stooge Dirt Tracker is a modern 29+ tribute to British tracker bikes from the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, which arguably could have been the first mountain bikes. We had the chance to dig into the history that inspired the 21st-century version of the Dirt Tracker and spend some time with this beauty while trail riding and bikepacking for a full review. Dive in here…
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Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge in All-Black Endurance Casing
7 May 13 Logan Watts / DispatchTo celebrate the brand’s 85-year history, Rene Herse recently released an all-black version of the popular 29 x 2.2″ Fleecer Ridge in Endurance casing, as well as several other tires. Find all the details here…
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The Revamped Chris King Gen 4 Hub is More Serviceable
3 May 7 Logan Watts / DispatchJust announced, the Chris King Gen 4 hub features a brand new driver/axle system that’s more cross-compatible and makes changing out drive systems significantly cheaper and easier. Find the details here…
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Bikepacking Hub Mulberry Gap is For Sale
1 May 7 Logan Watts / DispatchOur friends Kate and Andrew just shared the news that they’re putting Mulberry Gap Adventure Base Camp on the market and looking for the right buyer to continue its legacy as a premier hub for bikepacking and mountain biking in the Southeastern United States. Read on for details…
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768 mi. / 1,236 km 21 daysRoute of Caravans: Morocco Traverse (South)
348 May 6 Logan Watts AfricaThe 770-mile Route of Caravans South is the first half of a “Morocco Traverse” bikepacking route through the wondrous southern half of Morocco, from its coastal plain to its rugged mountains. Beginning within Tiznit’s old medina, the route mostly follows dirt roads and pistes as it climbs into the mesmerizing Anti-Atlas. It then dips into the Sahara and follows caravan passages through oases and arid hills before ascending the mighty Atlas... -
Seek Outside Swell Night Out (Video)
2 May 2 Logan Watts / DispatchThe folks from Seek Outside recently visited the San Rafael Swell to ride the Swell Night Out overnighter route. Along the way, they made this video to document their ride. Watch it and learn more about this route and others in the San Rafael network here…
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Bikepacking and Snowshoeing to the Wildest Place (video)
2 May 2 Logan Watts / DispatchOur friend Mikkel from Backwoods Bikepacking set out to find the wildest place near his home in Norway via fatbike and snowshoes. Along the way he captured footage to make a lovely video about the project. Watch “Bikepacking and Snowshoeing to the Wildest Place” here…
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Bikepacking the Kane Creek Pritchett Canyon Loop (Video)
1 May 1 Logan Watts / DispatchRyan Pierce and friends recently rode the Kane Creek Pritchett Canyon Loop in Moab, Utah, and made a video detailing the route’s highlights and trail notes. Using a couple of Ryan’s recommendations, we also updated the longstanding overnighter route. Find the video and a link to our refreshed route guide here…
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Bike Yoke REVIVE 3.0 Comes in Silver
5 Apr 30 Logan Watts / DispatchJust announced, the Bike Yoke REVIVE 3.0 has a lower stack height, new saddle bolts with integrated washers, a shorter overall length, and a few more changes. Plus, there’s a new special edition silver model. Find details here…
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30 Years of Turner Bicycles (2024 Sea Otter)
19 Apr 25 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesWe caught up with David Turner to discuss the past, present, and future of mountain bike technology and took a look at a fresh titanium fork and two brand-new bike models Turner Bicycles launched at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. “Come for the titanium fork and stay for the beautiful dropouts.” Find it all here…
