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El Silencio: Ponderings From The Pampa

By Cass Gilbert on January 18, 2018

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Peruvians call it El Silencio. The highest reaches of the country’s Andean mountains is a quiet, startlingly beautiful, and unrelenting harsh pocket of the world, interlinked by rugged mining roads and faint alpaca trails. But despite its challenges, there’s nowhere quite like it to ride your bicycle, promises Cass Gilbert, as he ponders the cathartic quality of the solo tour and learns to savour its solitude.

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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 17, 2025

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We catch up with readers pedaling around Chile, Minnesota, and Mexico in today’s Weekend Snapshot, sharing three striking scenes from above and below the clouds. Browse this week’s vignettes and use the form to share a shot from one of your rides here…

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One Month Solo Through Southern Mexico (Video)

By Guest on February 12, 2025

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Our friend Greg McCahon is back with a fresh video documenting his journey across the Americas. In his latest video, he pedals three of our bikepacking routes in Mexico as he makes his way from Mexico City to Oaxaca. Catch up on his ride and find a colorful set of images here…

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Inside the Montanas Vacias: Sofiane Seheli (video)

By Guest on February 3, 2025

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While some people go bikepacking to share the ride with friends, others seek out adventures by themselves to experience pure solitude. In his latest video, Sofiane Seheli heads out on a solo bike tour to find the most remote and empty place in Europe for that very reason. Watch it here, plus read his reflection on riding the Montañas Vacías route in Spain…

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Pretty Great Instant Coffee Review: Instantly Pretty Great

By Nic Morales on January 22, 2025

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There is no shortage of ways to make a cup of coffee outside, but what’s the best way to do so? While that answer might have more to do with personal preference than anything, Nic used his background in coffee to dissect whether Lachlan Morton’s Pretty Great Instant is the best coffee outside option available. Grab a cup of joe and dig into the caffeinated conundrum below…

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LA Fires: How You Can Support the Los Angeles Cycling Community

By Guest on January 16, 2025

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Amid the most devastating fires in California’s history, residents around Los Angeles are beginning their journeys toward recovery. Our friend Errin Vasquez put together a list of folks from the city’s cycling community who need help to get back on their feet. Learn more and find links to support them here…

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Tariff Trouble: The US-Made Conundrum

By Nic Morales on

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With President-elect Donald Trump proposing aggressive tariffs on goods of all kinds from the moment he takes office, the bike industry faces an uncertain future. While many cyclists have long debated the function and place of US-made cycling equipment against their foreign counterparts, the rapidly changing conditions of the industry demand a more in-depth look at the very makeup of the broader cycling economy…

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Debt of Disrepair: An Ode to Maintenance

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 15, 2025

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Routine maintenance is an essential part of owning just about anything, but it’s one we often overlook. In this piece, Lucas explores the topic of caring for your things and provides some key points for contemplating the value of upkeep and repair. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or can wrench on bikes in your sleep, dive in here…

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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 6, 2025

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Our debut Weekend Snapshot of 2025 joins a few folks from our worldwide community as they start the new year by pedaling close to home. Find a mix of scenes from Ukraine, Mexico, and Germany here. Plus, use the short form to share a photo from one of your rides…

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Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2024

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 31, 2024

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On this final day of 2024, our worldwide team reflects on yet another incredible year of scouting fresh bikepacking routes, testing gear on rugged tracks and trails, and getting out to savor the restorative power of even the shortest of journeys. Find recaps from 10 of our favorite rides of the year and share your highlights here…

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Bikepacking the Backroads of Oaxaca (Video)

By Guest on December 12, 2024

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In the 21st episode of his video series documenting his intrepid bikepacking journey from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp slows down and spends time getting to know the spectacular Mexican state of Oaxaca. Join Dan for a sampling of the food, trails, landscapes, and culture in the 40-minute video here…

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The Cost of Convenience: Taking a Hard Look at Wireless Shifting

By Nic Morales on November 21, 2024

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With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs…