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Reader’s Rig: Blazej’s Karamba Frameworks
4 Jun 16 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Blazej in Poland, who shares his custom steel all-roader from Karamba Frameworks that’s fully kitted out in bags from Baby Legs. Get to know more about Blazej, his one-of-a-kind rig, and how he found a passion for ultra-distance cycling here…
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Ampersand Bikes Club on Ten Thousand Things (Podcast)
0 Jun 13 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThe latest episode of “Ten Thousand Things,” an NPR podcast that examines modern-day artifacts of Asian American life, highlights the Seattle-based Ampersand Bikes Club (ABC) and its mission of connecting BIPOC and multi-racial cyclists through group rides and events. Host Shin Yu Pai chats with members Kae-Lin Wang and Andrew Chin to hear their stories and learn about ABC. Listen here…
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The MODL Infinity Tool 2.0 is now on Kickstarter
1 Jun 12 Lucas Winzenburg / newsSpotted on Kickstarter, the updated MODL Infinity Tool 2.0 is a new and improved version of the small Denver-based company’s versatile silicone gear strap that features several design tweaks, updated accessories, and a glow-in-the-dark version. More than 500 people have already backed their new crowdfunding campaign, and you can find more details and photos here…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Jun 12 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis edition of Weekend Snapshot zooms in on the Rocky Mountains, a quiet beach in Catalonia, and the Eastern United States, where three folks from our worldwide bikepacking community share a glimpse into their recent time away on two wheels. Find a trio of fresh vignettes and a form to share a shot from one of your rides here…
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Reader’s Rig: Henk’s 1997 Giant Terrago
7 Jun 9 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from artist and retired architect Henk Woltjer in Amsterdam, who shares the 1997 Giant Terrago he found in nearly new condition and reimagined with some fresh parts, a front rack, and a couple of homemade bags. Get to know Henk and his practical and affordable tourer here…
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Max Gaumnitz Wins 2023 Trans Balkan Race
1 Jun 7 Lucas Winzenburg / newsAfter 4 days, 14 hours, and 15 minutes, Max Gaumnitz of Dresden, Germany, was first rider to finish the 2023 Trans Balkan Race. Find more details and a selection of photos from his winning 1,300-kilometer ride across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro here…
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Endless Landscapes: An Update from the 2023 Trans Balkan Race
1 Jun 5 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThe 2023 Trans Balkan Race is well underway, with the riders at the front of the pack charging ahead on very little sleep. Find a gallery of photos along with men’s, women’s, and pair’s update from the second edition of the 1,300-kilometer race across one of Europe’s most beautiful regions here…
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Weekend Snapshot
2 Jun 5 Lucas Winzenburg / newsToday’s Weekend Snapshot finds thee readers from our global bikepacking community pedaling along off-road tracks in Ukraine, England, and Germany. Take a peek at all three and use the short form to share a photo from one of your recent rides here…
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Reader’s Rig: Bill’s Soma Grand Randonneur V3
12 Jun 2 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Bill Brown in Seattle, who shares the Soma Grand Randonneur V3 that he built to handle everything from grocery runs around the city to riding unpaved trails around Puget Sound. Learn more about Bill and his front-loading Soma here…
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“The Breakaways” is now Available to Rent
1 Jun 1 Lucas Winzenburg / newsLes Échappées (The Breakaways) is a 70-minute film that follows couple Louise Roussel and Océane Le Pape on a two-month ride around France, where they chat with more than 200 women with a shared passion for cycling. We first teased it last spring, and after a successful screening tour, it’s now available to rent or buy through Vimeo on Demand…
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The Arko Bici Zutro Looks Ready for Adventure
12 May 31 Lucas Winzenburg / newsWe’re loving the look of Slovakian framebuilder Marek Parajka’s latest build, the Arko Bici Zutro, which features clearance for chunky 27.5 x 2.25″ tires, beautiful custom fork cages and a rear rack, more than 30 mounting bosses, internal dynamo routing, and more. Find a brief overview of the build and a gallery of images here…
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Sign up for the 2023 Swift Campout
2 May 30 Lucas Winzenburg / newsBack for its ninth year running, the Swift Campout is a global call to spend the summer solstice weekend riding and camping with your bike. The 2023 edition will take place on June 24 and 25th, and this year’s event includes a giveaway worth more than $4,000. Find details and sign up to participate here…