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Lael Wilcox: A Trans Am Gear List and post-race Q&A

By Logan Watts on June 24, 2016

16 Discussion

After some awe inspiring twists and turns in the final days leading up to the end, Lael Wilcox finished the Trans Am Race in 18 days and 10 minutes becoming the first American to win the race. We talked with Lael about her gear list, health, and the route itself. Here’s what she had to say…

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Will Meyer’s Brother Cycles Big Bro & Tour Divide Gear List

By Guest on June 10, 2016

11 Discussion

Right about now, Will Meyer (1/2 of London-based Brother Cycles) is packed up to attempt his first Tour Divide. Here are Will’s thoughts leading up to the event as well as his detailed bike build and gear list …

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Josh Kato’s 2016 Tour Divide Rig: A Cutthroat Gear List

By Josh Kato on June 6, 2016

26 Discussion

Last year, Josh Kato hauled 48 pounds (21.8kg) worth of kit on his record breaking Tour Divide. This year, he dropped the total gear weight by 11 pounds (5kg). Will it help him break last year’s record? We’ll have to wait until Friday to follow along. Here’s Josh’s full kit, down to the sawed off toothbrush.

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Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion V2: 5,000 Mile Review

By Logan Watts on May 23, 2016

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This seat pack has seen a lot. After 5,000 miles and some tough love, it’s time to give the Porcelain Rocket Mr. Fusion V2 the long-haul review it deserves…

Two Gorges Gravel (S24O)

By Logan Watts on May 12, 2016

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This grinder of a route was designed with three stretches of gravel in mind. After leaving the small town of Morganton around the fringes of Lake James, the roads quickly turn lonely before mounting the assault on Old Hwy 105, a steep and remote gravel road that ascends the western rim of Linville Gorge. This […]

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A Guide to Desert Bikepacking

By Cass Gilbert on March 14, 2016

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Feeling the itch to head south? Make the most of the American Southwest desert season with our guide to fine tuning your bikepacking rig for a winter adventure. Glean techniques on repairing tubeless tires, helpful tips to get you started, a suggested packlist to get you going, and ideas on where to ride.

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Flat Pedals for Bike Touring and Bikepacking

By Team Work on March 7, 2016

75 Discussion

There are plenty of reasons for using platform pedals rather than clipless options when trail riding, bikepacking, and touring. Here’s why – plus 8 of our favourite models, each long-distance trail tested and reviewed.

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Fast Forward: The Film + Behind the Scenes with Lael Wilcox

By Cass Gilbert on February 26, 2016

8 Discussion

One of three short films commissioned by outdoor co-op REI, Fast Forward is a beautifully shot account of Divide record holder Lael Wilcox’s attempt to race the Arizona Trail. But more than this, it’s an insight into her philosophy on life, her motivation to ‘ride fast’, and an inspirational story that will doubtless have you reaching for your bike, whether it’s to race, or explore the world.

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Five Ten Freerider Contact Review: Pair Down

By Logan Watts on January 25, 2016

13 Discussion

In our search for the perfect ‘one pair’ shoe for extended bikepacking trips, we put the super-comfy and ultra-sticky Freerider Contact to a 800 mile test in southern Spain.

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Burly Boots: Shimano XM9 Shoe Review

By Cass Gilbert on November 24, 2015

19 Discussion

Planning a serious bikepacking expedition? Look no further than Shimano’s XM9s, built with the adventurous bikepacker in mind…

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The Extra-Useful Bikepacking Gift Guide

By Team Work on November 23, 2015

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For better or for worse, the holiday festivities are almost upon us. As bikepacking obsessives, there’s probably a ton of gear we’d all love to receive… so we’ve compiled a list to be surreptitiously slipped in the direction of your partner, family or friends…

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2016 Kona Hei Hei DL Trail

By Gabriel Amadeus on November 17, 2015

16 Discussion

Speak softly and carry a big stick: the 2016 Kona Hei Hei DL Trail tested on an 8 day, 325 mile Oregon bikepacking trip.