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Reflections on Morocco

By Evan Christenson on July 19, 2019

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Former road racer Evan Christenson reports in from a trip across Morocco on 28mm tires. Read on for his story of learning to slow down and smell the spices while bouncing his way through the Atlas Mountains…

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Sonder Broken Road Ti Review

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 11, 2024

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Designed to carry riders comfortably on long trips across all terrain, the Broken Road from Sonder Bikes is a relatively affordable hardtail with a 100mm fork and loads of bikepacking-friendly provisions. The UK brand’s complete builds starting at $2,549 caught Lucas’s eye, and he’s been pedaling one around Colorado all year. Find his long-term Sonder Broken Road Ti review here…

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Ten Resources for Planning the Perfect Swift Campout

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 22, 2024

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The Swift Campout is a global call to celebrate the northern summer solstice by spending a night outside with your bike, and the 2024 edition is just one month away! Find details on the Campout Video Challenge, sign up to participate, and explore our roundup of trip-planning resources here…

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The (Traka) Adventure?

By Stephen Fitzgerald on May 13, 2024

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Following his ride of the Traka Adventure in Spain despite its official cancelation due to extreme weather earlier this month, Stephen Fitzgerald from Rodeo Labs penned this ambitious reflection on his history with “adventure” as a racer and organizer. Equal parts insightful, captivating, and revealing, this is an expansive piece you won’t want to miss. Read it here…

Route of Caravans: Morocco Traverse (North)

By Evan Christenson on May 7, 2024

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The highly anticipated Route of Caravans (RoC) is now finished, allowing riders to traverse the length of Morocco mostly on dirt, beginning with the southern tier that starts in the coastal town of Tiznit and runs along the Anti-Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the High Atlas. Beginning in High Atlas village of Imilchil, where […]

Route of Caravans: Morocco Traverse (South)

By Logan Watts on May 6, 2024

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The highly anticipated Route of Caravans (RoC) is now finished, allowing riders to traverse the length of Morocco mostly on dirt, beginning with the southern tier that starts in the coastal town of Tiznit and runs along the Anti-Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, and the High Atlas. The RoC North is also published and starts […]

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Bikes of Sea Otter (Part 1): Neuhaus, Space Truck, and HotSalad

By Logan Watts on April 23, 2024

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Amid a sea of carbon and batteries at this year’s Sea Otter Classic, Logan managed to stumble on a dozen bikes he deemed worthy of the lens. Find part one here, featuring the backstory of a brand-new Superleggera hardtail from Neuhaus, an All-City “Space Truck” frankenbike by Bourdeau, and more details on the beautiful Phalen-inspired HotSalad ATB…

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Announcing The Bikepacking Journal 12

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 9, 2024

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The upcoming 12th issue of The Bikepacking Journal is loaded with jaw-dropping photography and riveting stories from trips all over the world, and the deadline to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to receive it is just a week away! Take a sneak peek at our latest issue and get signed up before the April 17th deadline here…

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A Decade of Sklar: Building a Bike Brand

By Miles Arbour on March 6, 2024

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On the heels of Sklar’s 10th anniversary and relocation to California, we recently stopped by Adam Sklar’s new shop to take a deep dive into the last decade of business, explore the Oakland space, and learn more about his transition from US-made custom frames with a two-year waitlist to Taiwan-made production bikes. Find all that, a peek at a few of Adam’s bikes, and loads of photos from Miles’ visit here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Josh’s Favorite Gear of 2023

By Josh Meissner on January 10, 2024

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In our final Editor’s Dozen from 2023, Josh Meissner reflects on 12 highlights that shaped his eventful last year of touring all over Europe. Ranging from practical gear to immaterial inspiration, find his collection of favorites that blur the lines of bikepacking here…

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Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2023

By Logan Watts on December 28, 2023

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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…

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear of 2023

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 21, 2023

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Next up in our 2023 Editor’s Dozen series, Lucas shares a look at 12 projects, products, and places that had a lasting impact on him both on and off the bike this year. From budget-friendly to high-end, find his collection of favorites from everyday life and travels around two continents here…