Nic Morales

Featuring rubber from FSC-certified sources, the new Pirelli Scorpion XC tires boast a re-worked casing and sidewall profile, two distinct marathon and race models, updated tread pattern, and more…

The Orbea Terra is a new model from the Spanish bike manufacturer that promises bikepacking prowess through mounting points, larger tire clearance, inner-frame storage, and tweaked geometry for fully loaded adventures. Find details here…

Through the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump’s public land sell-off threatens over 250 million acres of public lands. In what could be the largest public land sale in U.S. history, this unprecedented act by the GOP and sitting president could change outdoor recreation in the country forever…

As a spiritual successor to Peter Weigle’s French Day, Meerglas Cycles has taken on the mantle of hosting their own celebration of cycling spray guards. Igor Shteynbuk of Velo Orange was there, and he shared his findings and insights into Fenderfest 2025 in a recent blog post…

The new Outer Shell Mega Bar Bag is the company’s first foray into larger, unsupported bags that can be attached at the front or rear of the bike. Featuring an internal aluminum frame, large external pockets, and quality consistent with the rest of their products, this bar bag isn’t just another run-of-the-mill top loader…

The 2025 Restrap Summer Solstice Century is the latest edition of the British manufacturer’s bi-annual distance challenge. Open to anyone who wants to take on a 100-mile ride between June 20th and 29th, prizes range from Restrap bags to high-quality on-bike nutrition…

After meeting Jesse Turner at MADE in 2024, Nic caught up with the young framebuilder on a recent trip through Arkansas. Though their time together was limited, Nic got an inside look at the life of an up-and-coming builder amid the choppy seas that make up today’s bike industry. Pushing well beyond geometry and tubing choices, dive into Nic’s Field Trip to Slow Southern Steel here…

With a time of 49 hours and 58 minutes, Jan Heine set the fastest known time on the freshly published OCVA bikepacking route last weekend. Spanning 413 miles of extremely challenging terrain, this goes down as one of Jan’s most challenging FKT attempts yet…

YouTuber Terry Barentsen has once again taken to the internet to stream his latest bike tour. In Terry B’s latest video, we get an in-depth look at his bikepacking setup, including details on how he records and streams his bike rides for thousands to follow on YouTube…

Nic recently took the opportunity to make his Ritchey P-29er a bit more gravel-y by adding a new offering from the same company. With three-pack mounts, a drilled fork crown, and sleek looks, dig into his Ritchey WCS MTN Adventure Fork review for more on how this suspension-corrected carbon fork changed an already fantastic bike for the better…

Accomplished ultra-endurance cyclist Josh Reid is taking on the Tour Divide this year, and he just unveiled his rig. Featuring a full set of bags from Restrap, Fidlock bottles, and a SRAM drivetrain, dig into the complete breakdown of Josh Reid’s Tour Divide-ready Giant Revolt X below…

The Primos Mono ATB is a new budget-focused offering from the small bike company in Portland, Oregon. With clearance for 27.5 x 2.4″ tires, hydraulic brakes, a microSHIFT drivetrain, and a double-butted 4130 frame, this looks like a solid entry-level option for bikepackers…