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2016 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

By Team Work on December 21, 2016

20 Discussion

Part three of our 2016 Bikepacking Awards honors the people who have been instrumental in the bikepacking community and the incredible routes and rides that they have created….

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Overlanding: What’s in a Name?

By Guest on November 14, 2023

45 Discussion

In this piece, Ty Domin makes the case for why he calls his style of riding “overlanding.” Following more than 40,000 kilometers of pedaling on many of our routes around the world, he also shares a look at his current Tumbleweed Prospector setup and offers some thoughts on how a shift in mindset has unlocked boundless possibilities. Find it all here…

Bikepacking BikesRider & Rig

Montanas Vacias, Ernesto Pastor, and his Surly Ogre

By Josh Meissner on August 4, 2023

33 Discussion

Ernesto Pastor crafted his revered Montañas Vacías bikepacking route with an unusual level of care and dedication, and it now draws a steady stream of bikepackers to Spain’s remote interior. In this Rider & Rig feature, we examine his motivation behind the project, its local impact, and his trusty Rohloff-equipped Surly Ogre’s role in experiencing and documenting the landscapes he calls home…

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Three Takes on the 2023 Race Around Rwanda

By Guest on June 22, 2023

6 Discussion

Tom Hardie traveled from the UK to east-central Africa to participate in the 2023 Race Around Rwanda this year, where he had a chance to sit down with local racers Dufitumukiza Mussa and Neza Violette. In this piece, Tom shares some impressions from his experience, and the pair of Rwandan riders offer some insights into their unique journeys to the starting line and the changing cycling culture in their country. Find thoughts from all three with additional photos by Matt Grayson here…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Pelago Stavanger Review: Finnish Understatement

By Josh Meissner on September 27, 2022

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Made for fast gravel riding, bikepacking, and long-distance randonneuring, the updated Pelago Stavanger promises the world of versatility with none of the compromises. Josh took it across all types of roads and trails throughout Europe this summer, testing its worth as a go-anywhere, do-anything drop-bar bikepacking rig. Find his detailed review here…

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Kona Sutra LTD Dream Build by Gee Milner (Video)

By Logan Watts on September 7, 2022

2 Discussion

This Kona Sutra LTD Dream Build by Gee Milner is valued at over $10,000, and you could win it. For this extra-special build, Kona played off the Sutra LTD’s go-anywhere, rugged touring nature with a bit of a modern twist. Find the build kit here, plus a video and details on how you could win this bike…

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Rigs of the 2022 Colorado Trail Race

By Miles Arbour on August 12, 2022

33 Discussion

The Colorado Trail Race (CTR) is back for 2022, and we’re excited to present nearly 40 rigs that will soon be tackling the challenging 530-mile route through the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango. Dig into all of the race rigs and gear lists here…

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Rigs of the 2022 Trans Balkan Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 6, 2022

12 Discussion

The 2022 Trans Balkan Race is happening now, with around 100 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Photographer Andrea Securo was at the starting line, where he shot photos of around 50 loaded race rigs. Find our gallery here, including bag and gear highlights for most…

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2021 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

By Logan Watts on December 14, 2021

32 Discussion

Part three of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards pays tribute to the people who’ve been influential with inspiring trips and acts of goodwill in the bikepacking community. In addition, we’ve awarded the year’s most incredible routes and rides. Find all of our nominated people and routes here…

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2021 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Logan Watts on December 7, 2021

11 Discussion

In the second installment of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards, we honor creative endeavors by showcasing the work of talented individuals and teams with 35 awards in 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find them all here…

InspirationRoute ReportsYour Stories

The Burrally and Spain’s Remarkable Rights of Way

By Cass Gilbert on May 26, 2021

35 Discussion

Spain is nothing less than a dirt-touring utopia, especially in Valencia, where the Burrally showcases the country’s abundant beauty, the richness of its culture, and its extensive network of gravel roads. Cass Gilbert reports in from his time along the route and celebrates Europe’s remarkable rights of way…

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Alone in the Empty Mountains: An Ode to Route Building

By Cass Gilbert on April 9, 2021

30 Discussion

Whilst looking back on a solo trip through Spain’s Serranía Celtibérica, Cass considers the transformative power of route creation, from its ability to inspire others in the bikepacking community, to the way it can help us use bicycles as tools for connection, education, and change…