Nic Morales

From bags and apparel to racks and retrospection, Nic’s 2025 Editor’s Dozen features all kinds of goodies brimming with utility, value, and a little extra kick. Put through their paces in North Carolina, here are the 12 things that made his year all the better…

“By A Thread” is a new video from Scott Sports that follows Robin Gemperle’s win at the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race. Learn more and watch it below…

Beau Miles, an Australian documentarian, recently made an entertaining video about his journey to his new job as host of Red Bull TV. In “I Cycled for 48 Hours to Get to Work,” viewers see much more than just a bike ride. Watch it here…

The Stinner Romero is a prototype of an upcoming full-suspension mountain bike from the California-based brand forged on the demanding local terrain of Santa Barbara. For more on this new model, dive into the details below…

In a new video from Lloyd J Wright, we get an update on Marin de Saint-Exupéry, a sponsored racer for Fairlight, and his decision to step away from racing. For more on his unique journey at the pointy end of bikepacking, read on below…

With years of experience in both coffee and bikes, Nic finally decided to combine his love of the two in a new series, Grinds and Gravel. Underlining the importance of community and space in the online age, he explores the value of connecting through a sense of place, bikes, and a great cup of coffee. Find the first installment below…

Designed with affordability in mind, the new Shimano GRX RX717 is an update to their flagship wireless groupset that makes it more accessible. For more on this update, read on below…

The 2025 Bikepacking Gear of the Year video offers Neil’s take on the gear and gadgets that were recognized in our yearly awards roundup. For more on his insights, watch the video below…

The latest Camp and Go Slow winter drop features two new collaborations with small bag makers, each using four of the brand’s bar tape trims. For more on these new bags and tool rolls, read on below…

Craig Lambard recently released a new video documenting the process of building the Stayer Cycles Bespoked apocalypse bike. For more on this unique build, read on below…

“Afuera” is a new ultra-racing documentary following Alvin Escajeda as he battles through an evolution of his own identity during the fifth edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race. To find the 20-minute video and more on this incredible journey, read on below…

“The White Rim” is a new video from avid bikepackers Chris and Hillary of Slow Spokes that explores a fun, relaxing, self-supported trip through one of Utah’s most famous off-road trails. Learn more and watch the video below…