Logan Watts

A group of bike mechanics has started a petition that aims to end the manufacture and sale of built-to-fail budget bicycles. Read more and find a link to sign it here…

Joffrey Maluski and Loïc Forques used bikes to tow a boat made from plastic bottles and bamboo to the source of the Adour River in France, then paddled it to the ocean on the same river to retrace the journey of plastic waste. Find the new video documenting their trip and our interview with Joffrey here…

Designed for bikepacking, packrafting, and thru-hiking, the new Zpacks Plex Solo Tent is the company’s most lightweight fully enclosed shelter to date. Find details here…

Surly Bikes just released several new decal sets on their website, including Intergalactic, Overspray, and our favorite, Born to Lose. Find all the details here…

We just revamped our contact forms with more options, better organization, and an easy intuitive interface. Have a look here…

Ever wonder how difficult it is to dent an aluminum rim? In this video, Neil attempts to damage a rim on purpose so he can demonstrate how to fix it. Like many experiments, it didn’t go as planned, but it did result in some fun takeaways and even a dent, which he shows how to fix quickly with the right tool…

For their Good Night 2021 campout, Logan and Virginia spent Christmas night on Bahía Concepción, a highlight of the Missions section of the Baja Divide in beautiful Mexico. Find a reflection, gallery of photos, and tips for riding this interesting highlight here…

New for 2022, Weekend Snapshot is a fresh Dispatch series we’ve dreamed up to highlight trips and outings from our community, showcasing your local overnighters, weekend rides, and mid-week rambles. Each week, we’ll feature three photos sent in by our readers. See more here…

In the third act of Chris Wilson’s three-part Utah bikepacking series, he and his riding partner Rob tackle the 98-mile Hey Joe Safari route in just two days. Watch the video here alongside more information on the route and a few photos from the trip…

Rockgeist recently released their waterproof Microwave pannier system in Coyote tan and there are only a few left in stock. Find details here…

In our latest video, we rounded up predictions from a few of our editors about what they think 2022 has in store for the bikepacking community and cycling industry as a whole. Watch it here…

Tumbleweed just released the more affordable new Alloy Persuader handlebar that’s a half-pound lighter than the original Chromoly Persuader. The Alloy version also comes in a massive 840mm width, which is a whole lot of fun. We’ve been riding them for a few weeks now for this first ride review…