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

By Logan Watts on December 7, 2021

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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…

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The Burrally and Spain’s Remarkable Rights of Way

By Cass Gilbert on May 26, 2021

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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

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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…

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear of 2020

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 30, 2020

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Looking back on the year, Lucas rounds up 12 notable pieces of gear and experiences that improved his life in 2020, both on and off the bike. From affordable and practical accessories, to transformative upgrades, to a titanium dream build, find his Editor’s Dozen here…

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Reader’s Rig: Sandro’s OPEN U.P.

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 1, 2020

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Our latest Reader’s Rig belongs to Berlin-based Sandro Gianella, whose OPEN U.P. has been through several iterations over the years, most recently taking on a fresh Martini Racing-inspired paint job. Learn more about Sandro and his bike here…

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Otso Warakin Titanium Review: Get Carried Away

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 2, 2020

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Released last week, the Otso Warakin Titanium is the newest addition to the young brand’s growing lineup of innovative all-road rigs. Lucas spent a month riding one around Arizona’s mountains and desert for this full review. Find details, his impressions, and tons of photos here. Plus, a look at the more affordable Otso Warakin Stainless…

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Northcape 4000: A Journey to the End of Europe

By Guest on October 4, 2019

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Sophie Gateau spent more than three weeks navigating the unknown as she rode from Italy and into the northernmost expanses of Europe in this year’s Northcape 4000. Read on for her story of pedaling through the wild and wonderful, plus a collection of uniquely beautiful photos…

Montanas Vacias (Empty Mountains)

By Guest Routes on April 25, 2019

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The Serranía Celtibérica, known as the Spanish Lapland, is an expanse in central Spain that makes up 13% of the country’s total area. At the heart of this region is […]

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Ass Savers Releases Detour Mudguard Collection

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 1, 2019

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The new Detour mudguard collection from small Swedish company Ass Savers features a beautifully minimal design inspired by the scenery along the 700km Torino-Nice Rally route. Read on for details about the updated Fendor Bendor Big and Mudder Mini, both of which were developed with bikepacking in mind…

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In Memoriam: Mike Hall

By Guest on June 8, 2018

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The 2018 Tour Divide Grand Depart will launch shortly, and weeks of following racers will commence for those of us who aren’t taking part. Again this year, Mike Hall’s dot will trace along the digital route map, encouraging riders to try to beat his course record of 13 days, 22 hours, and 51 minutes, set in 2016. In memory of Mike, longtime fan Thomas Hassler put together this tribute…

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The Dirty Reiver (Video): Bikepackers Testing Gravel

By Guest on May 25, 2018

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With the concurrent rise in popularity of bikepacking and gravel events, the two are becoming increasingly intertwined. Here’s a double feature with two videos from Bombtrack and Ortlieb featuring several bikepackers taking on their first gravel race. Plus, thoughts on the ride by Marc Maurer, Jona Riechmann, Matty Waudby, and Franzi Wernsing…

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Highland Trail 550: The Fellowship

By Guest on February 1, 2018

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A beautifully shot video that follows rider Joachim Rosenlund during last years Highland Trail 550 race. Watch it here and read his story, “The Fellowship of the Highlands”… plus, a Q&A about the ride and Joachim’s kit list.