Logan Watts
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We have nearly 500 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning 70+ countries.
Start at our sortable worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
Logan started Mountain biking in the mid-2000's and quickly fell head over heels (sometimes literally) for the sport. Soon after he was lured into the world of bike touring and bikepacking...
A graphic designer by trade, Logan made a major change in 2012, ditched his career and set out on his first, 6-month, long-distance bike tour. During this trip he created Pedaling Nowhere, a blog to document he and his wife Virginia's travels. In 2013 he developed the bikepacking routes project and evolved the website to what would become BIKEPACKING.com in 2015. Follow Logan on Instagram @logans.ride.
Buena Onda Bikes is a new Durango, Colorado-based brand that launched today with a sweet US-made titanium hardtail. Learn more about the bike and the brand here. Plus, find details on the pre-order, which kicked off this morning…
Leading up to the start of the 1,330-kilometer Tour Te Waipounamu race in New Zealand tomorrow, Ride Productions NZ has been posting video profiles of several riders. Find interviews with Eszter Horanyi, Mark Watson, Steve Halligan, and others here…
The Nordest Britango MK3 was just released with a redesigned frame for 2024 that includes several geometry tweaks and a new UDH dropout. Find all the details here…
In case you missed it, the new Of Resilience And Hope bikepacking route offers a unique way to experience a journey by bike. Long in the works, author and route creator Ernesto Pastor created an illustrated “tale to cycle through the Jiloca Valley” to immerse riders in the landscape and guide them along the route. Learn more about the Of Resilience And Hope eBook and see a few of the illustrations from it here…
The latest video from Shimano and Anthill Films takes viewers to the Selkirk Mountains to meet former professional road cyclist and time trial champion Svein Tuft, who shares his story of transitioning from a life on the pro racing circuit to slower adventures in the mountains of British Columbia. Watch it here…
In Joe Nation’s latest video, he connects with Rufus Wenlock for a bike and gear check of the SUFUR Prototype that he’ll be riding during the upcoming Tour Te Waipounamu across the South Island of New Zealand. Watch it and find the backstory about this interesting rig here…
After doing a little research while helping out a friend, Logan shares some quick tips on how to calculate gear ratios and gear inches for a Pinion P/C1.12 Gearbox. Find details here…
Just announced, there are now Wolf Tooth Remote Pro colors, including two of our favorites, purple and raw silver. Plus, you can purchase the lever piece independently if you already own the Remote Pro dropper lever assembly. Learn more here…
Dan Camp is currently riding from Alaska to Argentina. In his latest video, he has a tough time bikepacking 250 miles through the Northern California desert but is rewarded on the Tahoe Twirl while camping in the mountains surrounding lake. Watch it here…
Surly just introduced version 2.0 of the 8 and 24-Pack Racks, each with a revamped design focussed on enhanced security and simplified installation. Learn about the Surly 8-Pack Rack 2.0 and new 24-Pack Rack here…
We just got the news from our friends at Outdoor Alliance that the EXPLORE Act, a first-of-its-kind bipartisan outdoor recreation policy effort, passed unanimously in the House. Read on for details…
In his latest video, Coach Ronnie shares some interesting winter riding tips and tricks for folks who like to pedal in 20-40°F temps. Expect plenty of clothing and gear tips and the occasional fart joke. Watch it here…
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