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Tracking Down the 2019 Tour Divide, Part 2

By Eddie Clark on July 3, 2019

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In part two of our Tour Divide recap, Eddie Clark gets into the thick of things as the weather goes south in the high mountains of Colorado, capturing a stunning set of photos that show why the Tour Divide is one of the “most demanding and beautiful bike races in existence.”

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Tracking Down the 2019 Tour Divide, Part 1

By Eddie Clark on July 2, 2019

18 Discussion

Eight-year Tour Divide veteran documentarian Eddie Clark spent the last week tracking down riders during this year’s race. In this piece, he shares his experiences, observations, and a fantastic set of photos. See part one of his coverage of the people, places, and spirit of the 2019 Tour Divide here…

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Rocky Mountain Maneuvers

By Guest on January 25, 2019

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When Trevor Browne decided to race in the Alberta Rockies 700, he opted to take the long way to the start line, riding an extra 230 km through a maze of logging roads to get there. Read on for his story of missing turns, meeting mushroom hunters, and learning to appreciate the magic of the road…

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Pedaling Through a Changing Climate

By Guest on December 17, 2018

9 Discussion

As recipients of the 2018 Lael Rides Alaska Women’s Scholarship, Brooke Larsen and Kailey Kornhauser crafted a 1,000-mile ride from Seward to Deadhorse, Alaska. They didn’t just ride their bikes, though. They also listened to stories about climate change and fossil fuel extraction along the way. Read on for their story of finding gratitude and hope while pedaling through the far north…

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Bombtrack at The Navad 1000 (video)

By Logan Watts on November 5, 2018

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After bikepacking around the world for several years, Jona decided to tackle his first bikepacking race, which proved itself more challenging than expected. Here’s a video documenting his race and a set of photos from the ride…

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The Bikepacking Journal Issue 01

By Logan Watts on October 16, 2018

35 Discussion

The inaugural issue of The Bikepacking Journal is bursting with over a dozen pedal-powered stories and essays that span 148 colorful pages. From remote fjords in Greenland, to muddy passes in the Andes Mountains, to dusty roads in South Africa, we’ve searched the globe for the best writing and most beautiful photographs captured from the […]

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Rider and Rig: Franzi and her Bombtrack Beyond Plus

By Cass Gilbert on September 21, 2018

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As the writer and photographer behind Tales on Tyres, Franzi Wernsing has spent the last few years wandering the world on two wheels. After following her popular Instagram feed, Cass Gilbert finally got the chance to catch up with her in person on the Trans Alp bikepacking route, to get the full lowdown on her Bombtrack Beyond+, dig deeper into her passion for photography, and find out how she and her partner Jona juggle life on the road…

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Bikepacking Journal 01 Sneak Peek: Problem Cheekah

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 14, 2018

2 Discussion

Problem Cheekah is one of over a dozen feature-length stories and essays in the forthcoming first edition of The Bikepacking Journal. Read on for a preview of this story and to learn more about what else will be inside October’s Issue 01…

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Esker Cycles Launches New Hayduke

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 13, 2018

4 Discussion

Esker Cycles just announced the next-generation Hayduke, their versatile hardtail that we first put through its paces along the Baja Divide. After two years of development, here’s a quick look at what’s new with this updated model…

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Bikepacking Journal 01 Sneak Peek: Slow Fare

By Logan Watts on September 11, 2018

3 Discussion

Slow Fare, a food essay that takes place in three countries, is one of over a dozen feature-length essays and stories in the forthcoming first issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Read on for a preview of this piece and to learn more about what else you’ll find inside Issue 01 next month…

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Bikepacking Journal 01 Sneak Peek: Sisters in the Wild

By Logan Watts on September 4, 2018

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Sisters in the Wild is one of more than a dozen feature length stories in the forthcoming first edition of The Bikepacking Journal, our new printed publication. Read on for a preview of the story, and to learn more about what else will be inside Issue 01, coming in October…

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Rider’s Lens: Mara Menahan’s Baja Watercolors

By Guest on June 19, 2018

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In today’s edition of Rider’s Lens, we take a peek at Mara Menahan’s beautifully detailed botanical illustrations. She recently returned from pedaling the length of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, where she methodically documented the regions rare flora with watercolors…