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Baja Divide Pt. 3: The Desert Surrounds

By Evan Christenson on May 2, 2023

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Evan Christenson’s third report from the Baja Divide finds him deep in the desert amid a rotating cast of new characters with diverse, unexpected, and occasionally far-fetched stories that brought their paths together in Mexico. Find a staggeringly beautiful gallery of images and a look at the dynamic tapestry of traveling bikepackers and locals that forms along the route here…

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2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 3)

By Evan Christenson on April 26, 2023

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In his third and final report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic in California, Evan Christenson rounds up one more medley of noteworthy new products and fascinating people who caught his eye. He also shares a little about his freshly Baja-battered Surly that was on display and a broader reflection on the event. Find it all here…

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2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 2)

By Evan Christenson on April 24, 2023

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In Evan Christenson’s second report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic, he wanders around the event grounds and uncovers another assortment of unique people and things, including a wild -15mm stem, a hike-a-bike harness, new grips, tall bikes, several inspiring personalities, and more. See it all here…

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2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 1)

By Evan Christenson on April 22, 2023

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The Sea Otter Classic attracts thousands of brands from across the bike industry, and this year is proving that in spades. In part one of our reportage from the 2023 event, Evan Christenson digs up a dozen interesting finds, including bikepacking bags from Osprey, Taco Pedals from Simworks, and much more…

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Baja Divide Pt. 2: Lessons from the Cacti

By Evan Christenson on April 13, 2023

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In his second dispatch from the Baja Divide, Evan Christenson peels back the layers and shares more about an unexpected mix of locals and fellow bikepackers he met on his ride across Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Read their stories and join Evan in unpacking some of the lessons he’s learned here, paired with stunning photographs…

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Baja Divide Pt. 1: Tales from the Cape Loop

By Evan Christenson on March 9, 2023

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In his first report from the storied Baja Divide route, Evan Christenson returns to Mexico’s Baja California peninsula to seek answers to questions that have lingered since he first rode it two years ago. As he rides, he gets swept into a sea of other characters with unique stories, perspectives, and questions of their own. Get to know some of them here…

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A Guide to Taking Better Photos while Bikepacking

By Evan Christenson on February 8, 2023

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In this guide, Evan Christenson offers some advice on how to select the right camera for your next bikepacking trip and shares nearly a dozen tips to help improve your photography while out on the bike. Dig in to his guide to taking better photos while bikepacking and find a gallery of sample images here…

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To Ride it all Back: Bikepacking Mexico in Three Parts

By Evan Christenson on January 17, 2023

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Following a meandering two-month bikepacking journey around Mexico, Evan Christenson shares a series of journal entries and a wide-ranging mix of photos from three states. Find his visual diary and reflections on the many people and places he encountered while pedaling across Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Yucatán here…

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Gateway to Heaven: Surfpacking Point Conception

By Evan Christenson on October 13, 2022

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Evan Christenson recently loaded his surfboard onto his bike to give surfpacking a try at a unique spot along the coast of Southern California, where spending a slow day on the beach waiting for good waves got him thinking about our relationship with the environment. Find his thoughts on access and conservation alongside a captivating set of images here…

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Anything and Everything: A Deep Dive into Road Runner Bags

By Evan Christenson on September 28, 2022

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We sent photographer Evan Christenson to check out Road Runner Bags in Los Angeles, and his workshop visit turned into a four-day adventure with co-owners Brad and Ester. Find a look inside Road Runner HQ, photos from rides around LA, and so much more in this behind-the-scenes look at the handmade bag brand and the people behind it here…

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The Loam and Gravel Society Episode 3 (Video)

By Miles Arbour on August 24, 2022

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In the third episode of Old Man Mountain’s Loam and Gravel Society video series, host Evan Christenson meets up with Christian Peper for his first ever bikepacking, turned shredpacking, trip. Watch it here…

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The Loam and Gravel Society Episode 2 (Video)

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 10, 2022

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In the second episode of Old Man Mountain’s Loam and Gravel Society video series, host Evan Christenson meets up with Steve “Doom” Fassbinder of Four Corners Guides and Jon Yazzie of Dzil Ta’ah Adventures for his first-ever bikerafting trip. Watch the video and see some behind-the-scenes photos here…