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2022 Rocky Mountain Element Review: Up, Down & Backcountry
28 Jun 7 Logan Watts / bikesThe 2022 Rocky Mountain Element got a dramatic redesign, featuring more travel, a radical geometry change, and a massive frame triangle, complete with two sets of bottle mounts. It has a neat little trick up its sleeve, too. We had the chance to take one bikepacking and on a ton of trail rides for this review. Find all the details here…
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Our First Summer 2022 Merch Batch is Here!
20 Jun 6 Logan Watts / newsWe released a load of new merchandise last week, featuring a couple of new T-shirts, custom machined top caps, stickers, patches, and more. After going out to Bikepacking Collective members last Thursday, there are still a handful of items left in stock. Learn more here…
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The Debrief: Custom Cruisers, New Firefly Day, and Aero Bikepacking Bags!?
13 Jun 3 Logan Watts / newsThis week’s Debrief features a custom cruiser, Jambi’s sweet new Firefly, the AMtrain, a sketchbook you can carry bikepacking, the beauty of the Cairngorms, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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Moots Routt ESC Review: A 10K Monster Gravel Bike!?
24 Jun 2 Logan Watts / bikesThe MOOTS Routt ESC is the latest addition to the brand’s family of titanium off-road bikes. With a matching Ti fork, loads of mounts, and clearance for 29 x 2.4” tires, the ESC was made for adventure. Following a four-day, 250-mile bikepacking trip, Neil shares his thoughts on geometry, build kit, and ride quality in our latest video review…
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2022 Nukeproof Digger Gets Some Big Updates
5 Jun 2 Logan Watts / newsThe 2022 Nukeproof Digger was completely overhauled with new geometry, a redesigned fork, plenty of mounts, and a few more bells and whistles to make it more big ride-friendly. Find all the details here…
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590 mi. / 950 km12 days
Eastern Divide Trail (S6): Blue Ghost
37 May 31 Logan Watts USASegment 6 of the Eastern Divide Trail, or Blue Ghost, runs some 600 miles from Damascus, Virginia, to Mulberry Gap in the western mountains of North Georgia. Along the way, this amazing and challenging mixed-terrain route crosses the Eastern Continental Divide several times as it wends its way south, connecting the best gravel and dirt road riding in the Southern Appalachians and taking in the occasional singletrack trail and paved backroad to stitch it all together... -
The Debrief: Pink Cerakote, Women of the HT550, Hug Life, and More
1 May 27 Logan Watts / newsThis week’s Debrief features the women of the Highland Trail 550, tips for bikepacking with kids, a deep dive into cycling shoes, Cycling UK’s latest route, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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How to Avoid Zipper Catastrophe: Care and Repair
9 May 26 Logan Watts / planZipper disasters are bound to happen at some point with outdoor gear, whether on bikepacking bags, jackets, or sleeping bags. However, they’re preventable with proper maintenance. In our latest video, Neil talks through various types of zippers, how to avoid breaking them, and how to make them glide like new…
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The 2023 Rockshox Pike Fork Lineup Got Some Interesting New Tech
5 May 26 Logan Watts / newsThe new 2023 RockShox Pike just got a major overhaul with a new chassis, a revamped air spring, a new Charger 3 damper, pressure release valves, and ButterCups, which are designed to reduce hand fatigue by eliminating vibrations. Learn more here…
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125 mi. / 201 km3-4 days
The Wilson’s Ramble
102 May 25 Logan Watts USAThe Wilson's Ramble is a quintessential 3-4 day bikepacking route that loops through several spectacular geographic zones around the Wilson Creek watershed and the Linville Gorge Wilderness. The route uses an orchestrated mix of flowing singletrack, remote and rugged forest roads, and graded gravel to provide a great long weekend riding experience that takes in all the highlights of this magical region, including one of the best breweries on the East Coast... -
Chronic Wetness: A Ramble in Wilson Creek
39 May 25 Logan Watts / cultureThe first annual Wilson’s Ramble went down this past weekend. With over 50 participants at the group start, interesting weather events, and lots of swimming holes along the way, attendees experienced a healthy mix of good times and suffering. Learn about the event, read details on a fresh FKT on the route, and find an expansive photo gallery from this magical ride here…
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Friday Debrief: Bear Necessities, Dream Bike Giveaway, Gravel Growling, and More
4 May 20 Logan Watts / newsThis week’s Debrief features a dream bike giveaway, redesigned front racks from Rawland, a handy tick remover tool, two events to follow live, German-made grips from Ergon, a chance encounter with a bikepacking bag maker, and a lot more. Find it all here…