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On The Road Episode 1: Japan
0 Dec 18 Miles Arbour / video“On The Road” is a new series by All Roads Considered that aims to fill the gaps between their “Mind Mapping” videos and Boru McCullagh’s around-the-world bikepacking trip. Find the first episode, a reflection from Boru, and photos from his time in Hokkaido, Japan, here…
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Waxed Canvas Bags: Beginner’s Guide + How to Wax Canvas
35 Dec 14 Miles Arbour / tipsWhen was the last time you showed your waxed canvas bags some love? In preparation for a long, wet winter in the Pacific Northwest, Miles decided it was time to re-wax some neglected bikepacking gear. In this guide, you’ll find instructions on how to make your own waterproofing gear wax, how to wax canvas, our experience with ready-made wax, and tips from some of our favorite waxed canvas bag makers…
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Extract Filter Review: A Water Purifier for Purists
18 Dec 13 Miles Arbour / gearThe new Extract Filter eliminates the need to carry a standalone water purifier by integrating directly into the Specialized water bottle you already own. We’ve been testing a pre-production version ahead of their Indiegogo launch, and you can find our Extract Filter review with Indiegogo campaign details here…
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Pre-Order Opens for Wren Perseverance Front Rack and Cage Kit
8 Dec 8 Miles Arbour / newsAs teased at the MADE bike show, the Wren Perseverance Front Rack and Cage Kit is now available for pre-order, dishing up a unique cargo-carrying solution for those running Wren’s inverted suspension fork. Find specs and photos and learn about the exclusive Bikepacking Collective member discount here…
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Escape L.A. 2023: Three Takes from the Inaugural Event
11 Dec 6 Miles Arbour / newsEscape L.A. is a 290-mile bikepacking event highlighting the beauty, accessibility, and contrast of the public lands surrounding Los Angeles. More than 30 riders showed up to this year’s grand depart at the Santa Monica Pier earlier this fall. Find mini-recaps from three of the fastest riders and an assortment of photos from the inaugural event here…
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Rockgeist and ALUULA Partner to Make Waterproof, Ultralight Bags
4 Dec 6 Miles Arbour / newsNorth Carolina-based bag maker Rockgeist just announced an exciting partnership with ALUULA Composites out of British Columbia, bringing an ultralight, waterproof option to their line of welded bikepacking bags. Check them out here…
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2023 Log Driver’s Waltz and St. Lawrence Bikepacking Triple Crown Recap
7 Dec 5 Miles Arbour / newsThe Log Driver’s Waltz is an 800-kilometer bikepacking event through the Ottawa Valley of Ontario and Quebec’s Outaouais region. Nearly 60 riders arrived in the town of Almonte for the grand depart this summer. Among them was Mike Feldman, who finished in just under five days. Find his reflection on the experience alongside photos from Mike Roe here…
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Handmade Slingshots for Bikepacking
35 Dec 5 Miles Arbour / accessoriesLooking for endless campside entertainment while out bikepacking? One of our favorite post-ride toys is a slingshot. Why not hone your target practice skills and while away lazy afternoons by picking up a beautiful handmade slingshot from one of these talented builders!? Find options from Sour, WZRD, Hunter Cycles, and Zodiac Engineering here…
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Badlands 2023 Film
0 Dec 5 Miles Arbour / newsNearly 350 riders from more than 30 countries traveled to Spain to participate in the 2023 Badlands, a 780-kilometer self-supported gravel event along the edge of Europe. The organizers just released this year’s official event film, and you can watch it here…
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Crust Scapegoat Review: ScapeBot Touring Through Time
85 Dec 5 Miles Arbour / bikesThe latest generation of the Crust Scapegoat (ScapeBot) features plenty of the specs we’d hope to see from a ride-around-the-world rigid mountain bike, including geometry tuned for heavy hauling, loads of mounting points, and clearance for 29 x 3.0” tires. After nearly a year of dirt-road rambling, packrafting, and bikepacking, find our long-term Crust Scapegoat review here…
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2023 Brother in the Wild Bordeaux: A Last-Place Win
1 Dec 1 Miles Arbour / newsEarlier this fall, Brother Cycles teamed up with the Musette bike shop in Bordeaux on a two-day, one-night group campout packed full of gravel and quaint French villages. Find a recap from Musette co-founder Christopher GJ Cooley with photos from Florent Gross here…
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2024 MADE Handmade Bike Show Details Announced
8 Nov 30 Miles Arbour / newsWe couldn’t be more excited to share that the MADE handmade bike show, which debuted this year, is heading back to Portland, Oregon, for 2024. Learn more about one of the most fascinating events of the year here…