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Fill in The Map
28 Jun 1 Logan Watts / plogAnnouncing our latest bikepacking routes challenge with 20 great prize packages up for grabs. With various lockdowns in effect over the last year, we have a hunch many of you have been planning and scouting some great local overnighters. To help fill in the blank spots on our map (all over the world), we’re inviting you to submit your favorite local bikepacking overnighter between now and July 26th for a chance to win…
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The Risk is Real: How to Avoid Dehydration on a Bike Trip (Video)
14 May 31 Logan Watts / planEver been in danger of dehydration while out riding? Neil had a scare a couple weeks ago that put him in a somewhat desperate situation. To help you avoid a similar scenario, this latest video covers what to do and everything you need to know about carrying and sourcing water while bikepacking…
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Check Out This Custom Clandestine Front Rack
5 May 31 Logan Watts / newsWe ran across this clever custom rack by Clandestine designed to carry a front top-loading bag and reached out to learn more. Find all the details here…
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In the Moment: Bikepacking Across New Zealand (Kopiko Aotearoa)
4 May 27 Logan Watts / videoBack in February, Greg Edwards rode across New Zealand on the Kōpiko Aotearoa bikepacking route. Along the way, he made this film to reflect on his experience and the nature of traveling by bike. Watch it here and find out more about the route…
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Liam Glen Wins the Highland Trail 550… on a Rigid Singlespeed!
18 May 26 Logan Watts / newsIn case you missed it, congratulations goes to Liam Glen who won the Highland Trail 550 yesterday. Liam bested a field of 53 competitors aboard a rigid singlespeed bike! Find all the details here…
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Jenny Graham Recounts Women’s Cycling Pioneers in Trailblazers
0 May 24 Logan Watts / newsTo celebrate the history of pioneering women in cycling, GCN recently released Trailblazers, a new documentary narrated by ultra-endurance legend Jenny Graham. Learn more about it here…
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Two Rigs of the HT550
7 May 22 Logan Watts / bikesThe Highland Trail 550 (HT550) kicked off this morning with 53 riders in the field. Two to watch are James Mark Hayden and Josh Ibbett, who are both accomplished ultra-endurance racers. We managed to get our hands on a few photos and details about their race rigs. See more here…
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Josh Ibbett Bikepacking the Lakeland 200
7 May 21 Logan Watts / videoJosh Ibbett and his trainer set out to fastpack the Lakeland 200 bikepacking route. Along the way Josh captured video of the ride that was later edited by filmmaker Ryan Le Garrec and turned into a brilliant piece documenting another side of this challenging route…
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The Best Bike Ride of My Life
29 May 21 Logan Watts / plogJacob Martin recently rode the rugged Lakeland 200 bikepacking route in the UK’s Lake District National Park with several friends. It turned out to be what he calls the best bike ride of his life. Find a short written reflection and a beautiful collection of images here, all shot on film…
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Check Out These Custom Printed Bags From Dyed In The Wool
3 May 20 Logan Watts / newsDyed In The Wool now offers custom printing on all their bags. Check out this beautiful Dyneema bag set with illustrations by Hashimoto Gahō…
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Going Without Knowing: Geoff McFetridge × Norse Projects
16 May 20 Logan Watts / videoNorse Projects just launched a collection of clothing with artist Geoff McFetridge. To inspire the collection, they went on a bikepacking trip along the base of the Sierra Nevada. Find more about Geoff’s work, see an amazing gallery of photos from the trip, and watch a 16mm film they shot along the way…
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Search and State’s “Tropic Thunder Skull” Jersey
12 May 19 Logan Watts / newsFor this year’s “out of the box” S2-R jersey print, Search and State commissioned a local NYC artist to create the new “Tropic Thunder Skull.” Find details and photos here…