Miles Arbour

There were so many hilarious April Fools’ posts yesterday that we couldn’t help but publish a second roundup of some of the funniest April foolery from the bike and outdoor industries. From technical bindle bags to the Surly Detrackulator, enjoy part two here…

Next up in Stinner’s expansion of their US-made stock bike line are the new Refugio and Carrizo Podium, two titanium gravel bikes available in stock geometry and handmade in California. Learn more here…

The unapologetically luxurious Cane Creek eeWings titanium cranks just received their first update in seven years. They now feature more user-friendly hardware, cleaner lines, and have been updated to an 8-bolt Direct Mount chainring. Find everything you need to know about the latest eeWings here…

Described as a “beautifully evil bikepacking route in the South,” the fourth edition of Doom now includes three routes ranging from 100 miles to over 400 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 90 loaded race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into them before this weekend’s grand depart here…

Loaded up with 16 gems, including a Pinion-equipped unicycle, pedal pockets, Scents from the Tents, a cargo cage hip pack, and a donut wheel bag, here’s our April Fools’ Day roundup to lift your week. Check out our favorite bike-related April foolery from around the web here…

The Advanced Research Team at Revelate Designs in Alaska just unveiled their new Black Hole Technology (BHT) that greatly increases storage efficiency in several of their bags, allowing riders to pack more into a limited bikepacking setup. Find details here…

With its risky mesh construction and patent-pending lace-up closure, the new Cedaero Jug Hug is the only oversized cargo harness designed to haul 35-ounce jugs of cheeseballs. It’s guaranteed to provide enough fuel for even the longest of rides. Learn more here…

Epas.cc, the organizers of the Hydra bikepacking event, upcycled an old steel mountain bike, kitted it out with bikepacking bags and gear, and are raffling it off in support of Aukštaitijos National Park in Lithuania. Learn more here…

Last winter, Chris Wilson and two of his friends traveled south from the Pacific Northwest to tackle California’s Stagecoach 400 bikepacking route. They were dead set on making this a relaxing getaway in the sun—but it didn’t exactly pan out that way. Watch the 40-minute film Chris put together from their ride here…

The new Revel Rascal SL is nearly a half-pound lighter than the previous version, features a 140mm travel fork, and is available in several complete build options and five frame sizes. Learn everything you need to know here…

Collective Reward #210 comes from our friends at Revelate Designs in Alaska, who are giving two lucky members a set of Tarsier Cargo Cages and Polecat Cargo Bags—a kit worth over $200! Learn more about these handy accessories and support us for a chance to win here…

Curious about what it looks like to prepare to singlespeed one of the hardest bikepacking ultras in the world? Alex Kowalski recently presented on his bike, gear, and much more at an event hosted by the Ozark Gravel Cyclists. For his insights, dive into the video below…