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Survey Results: Best Bikes of 2021
33 Dec 15 Logan Watts / newsAfter fielding about 1,500 responses, the results are in! Here are the best bikes of 2021, according to our readers…
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My First Bikepacking Trip – Muskoka Backcountry Loop
3 Dec 14 Logan Watts / newsBack in August, a small group of friends—three seasoned bikepackers and one first-timer—set out on a challenging bikepacking overnighter in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada. Along the way Josh White made this film to document his experience as a first-time bikepacker.
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Good Night 2020
91 Dec 11 Logan Watts / cultureWe’re excited to announce Good Night 2020, a local overnighter challenge between December 26th and 31st, inviting everyone to sleep under the stars, have a good night outdoors, and send off an otherwise crappy year. Learn more about the event and how to win one of five new bikepacking bags from Rockgeist while participating here…
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Shimano’s The Path Less Paved (film)
22 Dec 9 Logan Watts / newsBoth bikepacking and gravel riding have in some ways unified the cycling world and taken us back the roots of cycling, before there was a division of various factions. Watch Shimano’s latest film about how gravel has evolved and follows “The Path Less Paved”…
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Search and State S1-J Jacket now in Utility Green
2 Dec 9 Logan Watts / newsSearch and State’s minimal, ultra-sharp, made-in-NYC S1-J riding jacket is now available in Utility Green for a limited run. Get ’em while they last…
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The Most Interesting Bikes for 2021?
26 Dec 7 Logan Watts / newsWe’ve announced a ton of new bikes in 2020—over 150, all told! Here are 30 of the more interesting 2021 models we identified. Which ones are your favorites?
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2020 Bikepacking Gear of the Year
38 Dec 3 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe first installment of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the products that have impressed us the most. Find our top picks in 10 categories, including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that are already on our radar for 2021…
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Rab Wardell’s Record Setting Ride on the West Highland Way
12 Dec 3 Logan Watts / newsMountain biker Rab Wardell set out to break the fastest known time on Scotland’s West Highland Way, an iconic 95-mile route that most people take several days to traverse. Watch the video about his attempt and learn more about the record here…
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2021 Viral Derive Pinion Hardtail
4 Nov 30 Logan Watts / newsViral Bikes just updated its trail and bikepacking-ready Dérive hardtail, featuring a Pinion C1.12 gearbox. Find details about the bike and frame kit preorder promotion here…
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Rene Herse Announces the Humptulips Ridge 26 x 2.3″ All-roader
14 Nov 30 Logan Watts / newsThe new Rene Herse Humptulips Ridge 26 x 2.3″ all-road knobby tires look like an interesting option for updating classic mountain bikes. Learn more about them here…
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Check out the New Allygn Diamond Front Rack
27 Nov 28 Logan Watts / newsBerlin-based Allygn Components just released its new Diamond Front Rack in a limited batch of 100 that will go on sale shortly. This promising minimal rack weighs about 400 grams and features a light mount and versatile mounting options to fit most bikes. Learn more here…
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Rockgeist Acquires Porcelain Rocket (Statement & Interview)
54 Nov 27 Logan Watts / cultureWith a hint of bittersweet, we’re excited to announce that Rockgeist has acquired Porcelain Rocket and will keep the brand’s innovative line of bikepacking bags alive. Find details, statements from the two companies, and a video interview with the founders here…