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2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter: Dissecting the Cult of Romance
By Guest on November 1, 2024
After years of watching the Nutmeg Nor’Easter from afar, the pull to join the festival of fun in the deep woods of southern Connecticut finally materialized in a trip for Nic Morales. Having some familiarity with all things Romance, Nic sought to dig deep into the leaf-covered paths of the annual event’s varied routes and rides and the people who curate it. Read on for a deep dive into the 2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter, the alt-cycling space’s most eclectic gathering…
Rider’s Lens: Tom Farrell’s Shots from the Saddle
By Guest on September 20, 2024
In this installment of Rider’s Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here…
Weekend Snapshot
By Lucas Winzenburg on August 19, 2024
Today’s Weekend Snapshot features another three reader submissions from our worldwide bikepacking community. This time, we follow along with folks in Poland, France, and the United Kingdom as they make the most of the summer conditions by pedaling along scenic local trails alone and with friends. See all three and share a shot from one of your recent getaways here…
Nemo Moonlite Elite Review
By Logan Watts on July 25, 2024
In our latest glam-packing gear shakedown, Logan and Virginia review the Nemo Moonlite Elite, the brand’s most minimal camp chair and one of the newest and lightest options on the market. Find details on the Elite compared to both the original Moonlite and the venerable Helinox Chair Zero here, plus another look at the Elite in Neil’s separate video review…
The Bikepacking Journal 11
By Logan Watts on July 15, 2024
We are pleased to present a preview of the 11th edition of our biannual publication, The Bikepacking Journal, that was shipped to our Bikepacking Collective members earlier this year. Explore the 11th issue’s 160 vibrant pages and learn how to sign up to ensure you never miss an issue here…
The 2025 Merida BIG.TRAIL is Long, Slack, and Affordable
By Logan Watts on July 9, 2024
The 2025 Merida BIG.TRAIL hardtail was revamped with an updated and more progressive geometry than the previous model, fresh paint, and new build kits. Find all the details about what’s changed and watch a video about the development process here…
Bassi Coyote Review: Over Deliver
By Miles Arbour on June 24, 2024
Billed as an off-road, all-terrain adventure machine, the Bassi Coyote sports a Chromoly steel frame and matching fork, loads of mounting points, clearance for cushy 27.5+ tires, and many thoughtful details. Miles has been exploring his backyard in the Pacific Northwest on one for nearly six months to see how it stacks up against a growing list of steel ATBs and where it falls between a big-tired gravel bike and a rigid mountain bike. Find his Bassi Coyote review here…
Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2024 (Summer)
By Logan Watts on June 12, 2024
After nearly six months of day rides and bikepacking trips in Oaxaca, Puebla, and the Eastern US, Logan and Virginia highlight a few standout products and experiences that have delighted them in 2024. Here are a dozen items that have become their summer favorites, including excellent new grips, a pizza oven, a prototype rack, music for the trail, new bags, and more…
A History of Bikepacking
By Guest on February 1, 2024
Originally published in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, we’re proud to present an expanded version of “A History of Bikepacking” by Joe Cruz. This fascinating piece blends research and storytelling to trace the origins of bikepacking from the late 1800s to today and features a treasure trove of images and illustrations from across the years…
Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2023
By Logan Watts on December 28, 2023
To cap off another extraordinary year of scouting bikepacking routes, testing a wide array of gear, and general bike shenanigans, we asked our editorial team to share their favorite rides of 2023. Find short recaps and photos from all of them here…
The Real-World Guide to Dynamo Hubs, Lighting, and Charging
By Josh Meissner on December 19, 2023
Dynamo-curious? In this easy-to-follow guide, we shine some light on what makes always-on dynamo lighting and charging a perfect fit for bikepacking and more. Read on to find essential concepts about dynamo hubs, guiding questions, and advice for assembling a transformative dynamo setup that’s right for you…
2023 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes
By Logan Watts on December 12, 2023
Wrapping up our 2023 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the individuals who have inspired us with their remarkable achievements and incredible journeys, the most captivating bikepacking routes featured this year, and new events that helped nurture the community. Explore our selection of individuals, routes, and events here…