Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Neil Beltchenko
Bikepacker
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Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid XL Review
5 Sep 26 Neil Beltchenko / gearWhen bikepacking, your sleeping quarters are nearly as vital as your bike. After all, you often spend more time in your shelter than you do pedaling. In this review, Neil delves into pyramid shelters and, specifically, what sets the Mountain Laurel Designs DuoMid XL apart as an excellent option for two people. Read it here…
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31 mi. / 50 km2 daysLost Canyon Overnighter
3 Sep 13 Neil Beltchenko USAThe Lost Canyon Overnighter offers a convenient loop that starts and ends in Gunnison, Colorado, taking riders through a fascinating geographical transformation. This 30-mile route begins in the arid high desert and ascends toward the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, a small but mighty range that tops out at 13,000 feet and is home to the preserved remains of many prehistoric sea creatures. Despite its challenging nature, this overnighter highlights the remarkable diversity of landscapes right in Gunnison's backyard... -
BikeYoke Sagma Review: A Suspension Saddle!?
10 Sep 6 Neil Beltchenko / gearCan a saddle with built-in suspension offer more comfort on long rides? The BikeYoke Sagma features integrated elastomers designed to reduce vibrations and remedy saddle suffering. In our latest review, we dig into the details after trail riding and bikepacking with the Sagma Carbon for several months…
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119 mi. / 192 km2-3 daysGunni Grinder
9 Aug 31 Neil Beltchenko USAThe 119-mile Gunni Grinder is a beautiful gravel bikepacking route highlighting Central Colorado's vast and varied landscapes via a short 2-3 day ride. It takes riders through rolling hills and mountain passes that abound with wildlife, desert flora, and high alpine forests. This journey combines well-maintained gravel roads with less-traveled doubletrack to make a fantastic gravel loop from the bikepacking hub of Gunnison, Colorado. -
REEB SST Review
19 Aug 29 Neil Beltchenko / bikesOver the last few months, Neil has put a ton of miles on the REEB SST, a unique steel full-suspension bike with 120mm of rear travel. In this review, he dives into what makes this Colorado-made bike stand out among a sea of options and discusses its distinctive geometry, specifications, and pedaling performance…
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Timon Fish Sets New Colorado Trail Record
14 Aug 8 Neil Beltchenko / newsLate Sunday, Timon Fish finished the Colorado Trail northbound route with an incredible time of just 3 days, 16 hours, and 13 minutes, setting a new fastest known time in the process. Find a brief post-ride reflection from Timon and a few photos from the route here…
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222 mi. / 357 km5 daysSage and Saddles: The Gunnison Bikepacking Loop
46 Aug 8 Neil Beltchenko USASage and Saddles is a week-long bikepacking route that travels through the incredibly diverse landscapes of Gunnison County, Colorado. The 222-mile route begins in the vibrant town of Gunnison and forms a spectacular loop by traversing the high sage desert to the south before turning north into the Sawatch mountain range. The route uses a variety of dirt roads ranging from smooth and fast gravel paralleling dreamy fly-fishing streams to chunky, high alpine doubletrack… -
Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack Review: Utility Brack!?
11 Aug 1 Neil Beltchenko / accessoriesThe Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack is a unique front rack system that works on any bike and provides an adjustable L-shaped platform that can haul up to 15 pounds. The Utility Bar has a pair “alien-eye mounts” and a corresponding set of rider-facing mounts for even more utility. Neil has been testing the system for the past few months. Find his review here…
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Otso Fenrir Ti Review
23 Jul 20 Neil Beltchenko / bikesThe Otso Fenrir Ti is a full two pounds lighter than the stainless steel version we reviewed two years ago. Find an in-depth review of the Fenrir Ti after 550 miles of bikepacking, gravel grinding, and trail riding in Utah and Colorado here, plus photos, a swappable build kit, and more…
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SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Review: Trickle-Down Tech
26 Jul 11 Neil Beltchenko / gearEarly this year, SRAM Introduced the Eagle Transmission, their hanger-less drivetrain built around the Universal Derailleur Hanger dropout standard. As with most of SRAM’s drivetrains, a trickle-down group was inevitable, and it has arrived today. Find the prices, weights, and our full review of the SRAM Eagle GX Transmission here…
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Hartman Rocks Overnighter (Video)
0 Jul 5 Neil Beltchenko / videoIn case you missed it in the route guide, we also published this fun video documenting the Hartman Rocks Overnighter in Gunnison, Colorado. Watch it here and find a few additional photos from the sub-24-hour route…
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30 mi. / 48 km2 daysHartman Rocks Overnighter
17 Jul 3 Neil Beltchenko USAThe Hartman Rocks Overnighter is a scenic 30-mile high desert loop in Colorado's Gunnison Basin. The ride offers beautiful vistas, meandering roads, and unique flora, all rolled into a beginner-friendly package that’s perfect for a quick escape from the town of Gunnison. Find both dirt road and singletrack versions here...
