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Wrapping up our 2024 Editor’s Dozen posts, Lucas reflects on a busy year brimming with experiences and lessons and tries to pick out 12 things that made a difference. From bikes and bags to coffee, cameras, and a handful of intangible things, explore his complete collection of end-of-year favorites here…
If gear, clothing, and bikes were chosen purely for function, we’d likely have settled on a uniform list by now, varying only by climate and terrain. Instead, the market fuels our acquisitiveness with minor differences and new standards, shaping a consumerist mindset that feels self-driven. In Joe Cruz’s 2024 Editor’s Dozen, he offers a hopeful alternative: that the gear we choose can also reflect how we imagine and hope a ride will feel. Find his perspective on the topic and a list of 12 takeaways from 2024 here…
A good rain jacket is a must for those of us determined to ride through less-than-ideal conditions, but finding reliable protection against the elements that’s packable, breathable, and suited for the rigors of bikepacking is more challenging than one might think. We tested some of the highest-rated cycling-specific rain jackets from Patagonia, 7Mesh, Pearl Izumi, Maap, Rab, and others. See the results here…
Following a year of sharing adventures with his son and friends, Cass Gilbert reflects on some of his standout items and ideas in his 2024 Editor’s Dozen. He also offers an update on how his picks from last year have fared up to today. Find new favorites from rides around Mexico, England, France, Colorado, and beyond here…
To wrap up the year, Logan and Virginia curated their final Editor’s Dozen of 2024—a handpicked collection of 12(+) products, interests, and more that stood out during the fastest year ever on everything from local overnighters to trail rides in the Sierra Norte and Appalachians. Explore the full list here…
The season for end-of-year roundups is here! In Neil’s 2024 Editor’s Dozen, he shares his favorite gear from 2024, tested through the Arizona winter, summer in the Midwest, and countless overnighters and day rides around Colorado. These standout items truly earned their place as gear worth mentioning. Dive in here…
In the first chapter of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the gear that impressed us most this calendar year. Explore our team’s top choices across 50 awards in 11 categories, covering standout bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, check out our “Best in Show” bikes from this year’s expos…
Continuing our mid-year Editor’s Dozen series, Lucas rounds up an eclectic mix of 12 pieces of gear that have already made their mark on 2024. Having accompanied him on trips from the deep canyons of Utah to the high mountains of Colorado, find his list of standouts here, which includes camera gear, bags, components, electronics, apparel, and much more…
The Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes are clip-in mountain bike shoes optimized for equal comfort on and off the bike. After a year of bikepacking, including two week-long scouting trips in the US, countless trail rides, and too much hike-a-bike, Miles reports on what might be his new favorite clipless mountain bike shoe yet. Find his Five Ten Trailcross CL Shoes review here…
At the top end of their Gravity Flat lineup, the Shimano GF6 is a flat-pedal shoe for demanding terrain and trails. It features a synthetic leather upper, their new ULTREAD GF outsole, and an improved fit. We’ve been testing a pair for more than 1,500 miles on the rough and tumble trails around Oaxaca, Mexico, for this full review…
Today, British footwear brand QUOC announced its new Grand Tourer XC Lace off-road shoe, featuring a carbon midsole and a new grippier TPU tread material. Joe has been testing a pair for the last month. Read on to find out if the QUOC Gran Tourer XC Lace is worth its premium price…
It may be the first of April, but sun protection is serious business. After extensive testing in Spain, Josh Meissner shares his experience with Da Brim, a polarizing helmet-mounted visor that casts shade and ignites opinions in equal measure. Read on to learn more about the sexiest cycling accessory under the sun…