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A native Floridian, Nic’s entry and existence in the discipline of cycling is much like that of his origins– atypical. With a penchant for winding dirt roads, coffee stops, and parallel top tubes all the same, Nic’s background in philosophy, film, football (or soccer I suppose), seeks to inform a broader, more complete frame of cycling oriented reference.
Every summer, videographer Terry Barentsen takes on a big bikepacking trip. This year, Terry and a group of friends rode one of Scotland’s most testing routes, the Badger Divide, in reverse. Watch the full video from their adventure below…
Jeronimo Cycles has released its first 32″ bike. Labeled a downcountry hardtail, the small brand’s latest frame features clearance for 32 x 2.4″ tires, aggressive geometry, and mounts for all kinds of cargo. Read on for more on this new frame…
WTB has released three new tires developed in partnership with Stromm, creators of the world’s fastest UCI-legal road bike. With wider, more aerodynamic tires, WTB aims to offer something for riders across the gravel spectrum. For more on these new tires, read on below…
Finding good value for a complete bike in today’s market is hard. From high-end super bikes to budget-oriented ones that require upgrading from the get-go, it seems the middle class has vanished. When the new Specialized Diverge alloy popped up, it presented seemingly impossible value. A brand-name groupset, wide-range shifting, internal storage, suspension, and DT Swiss wheels for well under $3,000? There had to be a catch. In his review, Nic finds out whether this new gravel bike lives up to the hype…
The latest episode of Tailfin’s Overnighters series showcases a mid-winter bikepacking getaway with someone who had almost no prior experience. In episode four, host Boru McCullagh takes Jake100, a wheelie aficionado and bikepacking novice, into the wilderness for his first trip. Check out the full, funny adventure below…
Despite being tempted by lighter, more spacious shelters over the years, Nic has remained loyal to the very first single-person tent he picked up. A packable, relatively roomy budget option that costs just $150, the GeerTop Blazer seems too good to be true. In his review, he runs through all the elements that have kept him hooked on this budget banger…
Ratio Technology’s latest conversion kit brings SRAM Eagle 70/90 Transmission shifting to drop bars. With a CNC aluminum piece that attaches to the derailleur, users get all the benefits of SRAM’s new mechanical groupset with their drop-bar brifters. Read on for more details…
The long wait for the fourth version of Rodeo Labs’ carbon gravel fork is finally over. Launched late yesterday and available now, the Spork 4.0 has a host of new features, making it the brand’s most capable adventure fork yet. More on the Rodeo Labs Spork 4.0 here…
The Tailfin Colours Collection breaks the trend of black production bags with two new colorways. With Candy Mountain and Kentucky Bluegrass, the British brand is finally embracing a wider palette. Check out all the details on these new bags and find their risqué new video to promote them here…
Part four of our MADE 2026 coverage features more amazing handbuilt bikes accompanied by several new components, some of which have yet to be released. Dig into all the details from Black Sheep, Rob English, Klink, Silca, Soma Fabrications, Teravail, and more…
Our coverage of the 2026 MADE bike show continues with a mix of cool, fun, and interesting custom and production models from brands and builders alike. Our second roundup features bikes and components from Significant Other, Velo Orange, Tumbleweed, and Rodriguez, plus personal stories and even a bikepacking trip. Explore everything below…
Sarah Swallow recently took to the Passed Plate YouTube channel to share a recipe she’s been developing while bikepacking across the globe. Using a universal ingredient she’s found almost everywhere, she presents a nutritious, high-quality meal and shares how to cook it in the video below…
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