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Maestro Rat Snake: The Story of Two Mikes and One Nice Bike
27 May 29 Miles Arbour / bikesCo-designed by Joel Levin and Maestro Frameworks, the Maestro Rat Snake is a new all-terrain bicycle that’s made to be loaded up for bikepacking and intended to fit neatly in between a mountain bike and a gravel bike. Learn more about the Rat Snake’s backstory and unique design, and find a gallery of photos here…
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Pachamama Cycling Episode 8: Bikepacking Buds (Video)
4 May 26 Miles Arbour / videoPachamama Cycling’s eighth episode tells the story of Bikepacking Buds, a group of friends in the UK who created a laid-back, supportive community where riders can learn the joys of bikepacking in a friendly and welcoming environment. Watch the 10-minute video here…
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Austere Manufacturing Pin Ladder Lock Review
9 May 25 Miles Arbour / accessoriesBuilding on the success of their popular cam buckles, Austere Manufacturing from Washington is back with their second product, a beautiful CNC machined ladder lock buckle. We’ve been playing around with a few ahead of today’s release. Find our first look, thoughts and photos from some bag makers who’ve been experimenting with them, and details here…
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The New Musguard Handlebar Harness Weighs 148 Grams
7 May 25 Miles Arbour / newsThe new Musguard Handlebar Harness is designed to be light, simple and efficient, and it weighs in at just 148 grams, making it one of the lightest handlebar bags we’ve ever seen. Find more details and photos here…
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Bikepacking Voices: 2022 Highland Trail 550
0 May 25 Miles Arbour / news#BikepackingVoices is an ongoing audio project from Pete McNeil of Adventure Pedlars that records the thoughts, feelings, and motivations of ultra-distance bikepacking racers. Pete was out recording audio and video during the 2022 Highland Trail 550 and put together a four-part video series. Watch it here…
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Rigs of the 2023 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)
34 May 25 Miles Arbour / bikesKnown for its technical terrain, stunning landscapes, and unforgiving weather, the Highland Trail 550 is a long-distance, self-supported bikepacking race through the legendary Scottish Highlands that packs in a staggering 52,000+ feet of climbing. Find details on more than 35 riders and rigs that will be tackling the 550-mile 2023 Highland Trail 550 here…
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The Best Bike For Bikepacking: A “MINI” Adventure (Video)
5 May 24 Miles Arbour / newsIn an attempt to prove that any old bike can be a bikepacking bike, Tim Atwood found a way-too-small kids bike in the dump and set off on an overnight bikepacking trip. Watch the video he put together here…
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658 mi. / 1,059 km15 days
Munda Biddi Trail
64 May 24 Miles Arbour OceaniaStretching more than 1,000 kilometers from Mundaring to Albany in Australia's South West, the Munda Biddi Trail is a world-class off-road bikepacking route like no other. It follows a mix of fire roads, doubletrack, and singletrack, linking purpose-built shelters, unique small towns, and points of interest that all combine to provide an unforgettable experience. Ride the route in pieces or enjoy the entire trail from end-to-end… -
Meet the Miss Grape ILCOSO Modular Handlebar Bag Mount
18 May 23 Miles Arbour / newsJust released, the Miss Grape ILCOSO is a unique modular handlebar bag cradle and accessory mount that’s designed to solve a number of problems typical of handlebar bags. Check it out here…
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Introducing the New 2023 Pivot Mach 4SL
1 May 23 Miles Arbour / newsThe 2023 Pivot Mach 4SL sees a redesign that sheds weight off the previous version and has more room for water bottles or a custom bolt-on frame bag. Check out all the details here…
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New E*Thirteen Helix Race Cassettes: Close-Range and Wide-Range
17 May 22 Miles Arbour / newsE*Thirteen’s new drivetrain-agnostic, 12-speed Helix Race cassettes are offered in a close-range 13-52T gear spread and an ultra wide-range 9-52T version. Check them out here…
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Quinda Verheul Becomes First Woman to Finish Hellenic Mountain Race
3 May 20 Miles Arbour / newsQuinda Verheul from the Netherlands recently became the first woman to finish the inaugural Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece, making her way across the finish line of the demanding 940-kilometer route in 7 days and 10 minutes. You can learn more about Quinda’s ride here…