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Rigs of the 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)

By Miles Arbour on August 20, 2021

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The 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) just kicked off, and we’ve once again worked with this year’s riders to assemble a list of rigs and gear details for the rugged 350-mile mountain bike route. Check out our gallery of more than 50 Rigs of the 2021 TNGA here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 13, 2021

65 Discussion

The 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race kicks off in Kyrgyzstan in just a few hours, and we’re excited to share a collection of nearly 60 rigs that’ll be taking on this year’s course. Find a massive gallery of photos and details on each bike and its rider here…

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Cass’ Jones SWB and Weekend Packlist

By Cass Gilbert on July 7, 2021

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Cass Gilbert gives us a rundown of the only bike he’s ridden for the last 18 months, a dreamy Jones SWB. Find out what parts have worn out and what he’d do differently next time. Also, check out his complete lightweight gear list for relaxing weekend trips into the nearby mountains and exploring his new home. Read on for more…

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A Velodyssey to Pilat

By Cass Gilbert on July 2, 2021

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Cass Gilbert sets out to repeat a bicycle trip he tackled early in his touring career… a journey to the highest sand dune in Europe. More than 20 years on, he hopes his son Sage will enjoy riding to France’s towering Dune de Pilat as much as he did. Also, find Sage’s full packlist from the trip and a reflection on the Argos technical tartan rug from back in the day…

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Rigs of the 2021 Tour Divide

By Miles Arbour on June 9, 2021

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Back after a brief hiatus, we’re excited to present the Rigs of the 2021 Tour Divide! Find details on more than 70 bikes here, including the gear this year’s riders are bringing along for their roughly 2,400-mile journey…

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Just you and me: A first backyard campout

By Cass Gilbert on December 4, 2020

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It doesn’t take much to have an everyday family adventure. And yet, it’s easy to sideline the importance of making one happen in the general hustle and bustle of day to day life. Cass remembers the handful of miles he cycled into the desert with Sage, on a short but memorable border city campout; his first overnighter as just father and son. Read about the value of creating such petite but enriching memories, and find tips on what to bring on a similar, pint-sized family campout.

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Rigs of the 2020 Atlas Mountain Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 14, 2020

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The first edition of the PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race launches from Marrakesh tomorrow, and will send racers on a 1,145-kilometer route across beautiful Morocco. More than 85 participants sent us a photo of their rig, plus a breakdown of their kit. Find them all here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2019

By Cass Gilbert on December 17, 2019

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It’s always hard to squeeze everything we like most into our Awards series. So this year, we’re adding in an Editor’s Dozen – gear, routes, and more – that didn’t make it into our main roundup posts. To kick off, here’s Cass’ pick of 2019, covering family bikepacking, a cargo plus bike, favourite routes, fancy carbon wheels, a Dyneema hip pack, a magic bungee cord, and more…

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2019 Bikepacking Gear of The Year

By Logan Watts on December 10, 2019

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The second installment of our 2019 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the gear that’s impressed us this year. Find our top picks in a dozen categories, including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that are already on our radar for 2020…

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Jonas Deichmann Sets New North Cape to Cape Town Record

By Lucas Winzenburg on November 30, 2019

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Congratulations to Jonas Deichmann, who recently set the new record for fastest time between North Cape, Norway, and Cape Town, South Africa, riding an extraordinary 18,000 kilometers in just over 72 days. Find details, photos, and a video overview of his bike here…

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Zpacks Duplex Tent Review + Freestanding Flex Kit

By Logan Watts on October 30, 2019

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After several years of regular use—on bikepacking trips in Kyrgyzstan, the desert Southwest, the Appalachians, and many places in between—here’s our long-term review of the Zpacks Duplex tent and Freestanding Flex Kit…

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Rigs of the 2019 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Logan Watts on August 14, 2019

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This second annual Silk Road Mountain Race kicks off this weekend. Riders will face a long and arduous course through the remote mountain landscapes of the Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan. Over 40 participants sent in photos of their rigs along with details about their kit. See them all here…