Virginia Krabill

When choosing a new trail bike, bikepackers bring their own set of requirements to the table. After demoing several different full-suspension 27.5+ bikes, trying to find the perfect bikepacking/trail machine, the Pivot Mach 429 Trail got the nod for Gin’s long-term review. Plus, our take on what’s required for a full-suspension bike to make a great bikepacking rig…

As a cold-natured gal, and an ardent animal lover, Virginia was psyched to try out Patagonia’s latest synthetic down jacket, which is touted to have a better warmth to weight ratio than their ultralight down jackets, and be just as compressible. Read the detailed review after she wore it around town and on the trails for the last several months…

British bikepacking bag maker Apidura held and filmed a series of talks and interviews at this year’s Eurobike expo. Lee Craigie spoke about her 2017 Tour Divide, Nelson Trees on his TCR finish and forthcoming ultra in Kyrgyzstan, and Ed Shoote relived his bikepack through the Altai mountains… watch them here.

Lee Craigie gives an inspiring talk at TEDxGlasgow that tells the tale of her ride on the Highland Trail 550 and ultimately makes the point that “maybe there’s a different way to win the race.”

A review of the Advocate Cycles Lorax, a semi-normal bike in a nontraditional lineup from a very unconventional company.

Shredding my own dragons with a suspension fork, trail-worthy geometry, 3” tires, and a bike fit for turning rough trails into fairy tales.

What essentials belong in a proper first aid kit for backcountry bikepacking? How about items to include for an international dirt tour in the developing world? Find out from our resident nurse. Plus, bikepacking safety gear and necessary backcountry planning…

From my recent viewpoint, sitting on the sofa with drink in hand, I’ve been inspired by watching a barrage of badasses from afar. Somewhere amidst the amazing feats and performances of the (Women’s) World Cup, a bit of hype was swarming around a colorful little moving dot with the initials ‘LW’…

Early spring bikepacking is calling. That means cold nights and chilly mornings that can only be defrosted by a solid down layer. If you don’t already have a packable down jacket in your arsenal, check out the lightweight offerings from Big Agnes…

According to Wikipedia, the proverb “a rolling stone gathers no moss” is commonly interpreted in one of two ways. The first being that those who are always moving, with no roots in place, are avoiding responsibility. Although I can’t deny the truth in that sentiment, I prefer the second interpretation, which equates “moss” to stagnation or the antithesis of growth and experience.

After a pretty physically disgusting (referring to my own personal health issues, not the environmental landscape of the outside world) and very difficult 5 days (4 of which involved traveling somewhere other than the bathroom), Logan and I made it to Antigua, Mike having forged ahead a day before us…

Some final thoughts on Mexico and a respite from pedaling on Caye Caulker for a few days… y muchas fotos.