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Loam and Gravel Society Episode 8: Katja’s First Time Bikepacking
3 Nov 9 Miles Arbour / videoIn the eighth and final episode of the Loam and Gravel Society video series from Old Man Mountain, host Karl Kroll brings his sister Katja on her very first bikepacking trip. Watch as they ride through Black Rock in northern Nevada here…
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Bags by Bird Better Half Review
5 Nov 9 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsThe Bags by Bird Better Half Framebag is a unique take on a wedge-style bag that features two expandable flip-top lids with quick-access bungee closures. Miles has been testing out two sizes over the last year to find out just how practical the design is. Find his review here…
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2022 Black Hills Expedition: Event Recap
4 Nov 9 Miles Arbour / newsThe Black Hills Expedition is a 460-mile singletrack-heavy race through the Black Hills of South Dakota and into Wyoming. Around 20 riders showed up for last month’s grand depart, and only nine finished the route. Find an event recap from first-place finisher Zach Stone here…
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Atlas Mountain Race: The Story of my First Ultra-Distance Bikepacking Race (Video)
6 Nov 8 Miles Arbour / videoPhotographer Tristan Cardew just published an in-depth look at his first ultra-distance bikepacking race, the 2022 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Watch the full hour-long video here…
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Ride Diary from the 2022 Bohemia Divide
0 Nov 5 Miles Arbour / cultureThe Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer race through the Czech Republic. There were more than 100 riders from eight countries at this year’s event, the fastest of whom finished in under three days. Niels Ihrman put together a diary-style report from their ride with a lovely gallery of photos from the organizers. Check it out here…
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High Above Voyager Bags Review
0 Nov 3 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsBest known for their line of handmade hip packs, Washington’s High Above just launched some new bike bags, including a stem bag, top tube bag, and handlebar bag. They sent over the entire collection ahead of the release so we could take a closer look. Find our review here…
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The Fox: Tales from Next-Gen Bikepackers
3 Nov 3 Miles Arbour / newsPut on by Heck of the North Productions, the Fox is a two-day, 120-mile stage race that starts and finishes in the town of Finland on Minnesota’s North Shore. More than 60 riders completed this year’s event, including Chloe Leege and Bodee McFadden, at just 17 and 15 years old. Find their stories here…
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Alexandera Houchin Sets Women’s Singlespeed Record on Arizona Trail
9 Nov 2 Miles Arbour / newsAfter just over 12 days of challenging riding, Alexandera Houchin completed the 800-mile Arizona Trail Race late last night, setting a new women’s singlespeed record in the process. Learn more here…
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Outer Shell Cow Bags + Mongoose ATB
2 Nov 2 Miles Arbour / newsCalifornia-based bag maker Outer Shell just launched a complete set of custom cow print bikepacking bags, which are available as a full kit or individually. Find details here, plus photos of the chromed and cowed Mongoose ATB they used to celebrate the launch…
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The Crust Scapegoat is Back!
19 Nov 1 Miles Arbour / newsNow unofficially known as the ScapeBot, the Crust Scapegoat is back with updated geometry, fresh robot graphics, and clearance for 29 x 3.0″ tires. Check it out here…
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New Swift Industries Caldera Collection
3 Nov 1 Miles Arbour / newsSwift Industries has teamed up with Tokyo-based Blue Lug on a limited edition collection of bags and accessories featuring waxed canvas, earth tones, and art by Okataoka. Learn all about the Swift Industries Caldera Collection here…
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Andrew Strempke Sets Singlespeed Triple Crown Challenge Record
4 Nov 1 Miles Arbour / newsYesterday morning, Andrew Strempke took third place at the 2022 edition of the 800-mile Arizona Trail Race, setting a new cumulative singlespeed Triple Crown Challenge record in the process by racing the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail in one year. Find our interview with him here…