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Bikes or Death heads out on the Texas Hill Country Route
0 Jul 26 Logan Watts / newsIn a recent episode of the Bikes or Death podcast, host Patrick and route creator Maxwell Johnston head out on the Texas Hill Country route, a relatively new overnighter published here on the site. Listen to the episode and learn more about the route here…
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Ride Buddies Episode 1 with Jenny Graham and James Mark Hayden
1 Jul 24 Logan Watts / newsRideWithGPS recently released a new video series called Ride Buddies, which presents conversations between interesting, knowledgeable, and entertaining personalities in cycling. The first episode features Jenny Graham and James Hayden. Watch it here…
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How to Beat the Kokopelli Trail’s Fastest Known Time (video)
5 Jul 23 Logan Watts / newsIn attempt to set the Kokopelli Trail FKT, Peter Stetina chats with other riders in this 25-minute feature following the ultra-endurance mountain biker on his quest to break the record…
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Manual Pedal on the Delaware Water Gap
4 Jul 22 Logan Watts / newsOur friend Dwayne Burgess recently rode the Delaware Water Gap Loop in New Jersey, connecting the route to his home in New York City without needing a car. Along the way, he made this video to document the ride. Watch it here and find out more about this overnight bikepacking route…
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Wyatt Spalding’s Drawing of Cjell Mone’s La Roca… and more
5 Jul 22 Logan Watts / newsArtist Wyatt Spalding posted this drawing of Cjell Moné’s La Roca from our Monday feature. Check it out here, alongside a couple of Wyatt’s other drawings from images he found in The Bikepacking Journal…
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Lachlan’s Alt Tour vs Tour de France
7 Jul 22 Logan Watts / newsFitness company Whoop just published an article about the strain placed on Lachlan Morton during his Alt Tour, which includes some fascinating analysis of his ride versus that of the Tour de France competitors. Find details here…
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Waxed Canvas Frame Bags by Cycle Cats
7 Jul 20 Logan Watts / newsLooking for that ye olde classic look? Check out the California-made, waxed canvas frame bags from Cycle Cats…
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Guide to Custom Frame Bags: Everything You Need to Know
107 Jul 20 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsThinking about having a custom frame bag made or wondering why you should consider getting one for your bike? In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know about custom-made frame bags, including recommended features, types of designs, and a thorough list of makers from around the world. Plus, find our latest video on the subject…
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Rad Bike Adventure Takes on the LA Observer Route
3 Jul 19 Logan Watts / newsRyan and Darin from the Rad Bike Adventure YouTube channel set out to ride the LA Observer bikepacking route. Along the way, they captured their trip in two in-depth videos. Watch them here…
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RAR Atlanta Kickoff Event
1 Jul 16 Logan Watts / newsOur friends at RAR ATL (the Atlanta chapter of Radical Adventure Riders) is having a kickoff meetup ride party on August 8th and we just tossed in a couple swag bags that they’ll be giving away during the event. Learn more here…
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Surly Corner Bar Review: Drop Bars For Mountain Bikes
75 Jul 15 Logan Watts / gearSaddle up and check out the weird new Surly Corner Bar. Conceived to easily convert a mountain bike to drops, this interesting handlebar functions like a drop bar but works with mountain shifters and brake levers. We had the chance to test one before launch. Find the full review here…
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Peter McColgan on the Caucasus Crossing (Video)
5 Jul 15 Logan Watts / videoUltra-endurance cyclist Peter McColgan took on the Caucasus Crossing bikepacking route in the Republic of Georgia back in 2019… on a gravel bike! Watch his video here, which captures some of the dirt roads and singletrack weaving through this magnificent mountain range…