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Friday Debrief: Longhorn & Oyster Bars, Piano to Zanskar, Pup-packing, and more

By Logan Watts on August 5, 2022

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This week’s Debrief features an eco-friendly rain jacket, more ATBs, purple hip packs, Longhorn and Oyster Bars, pup-packing, two bikepacking events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Friday Debrief: 3D Printed Chainrings, Randi Jo Caps, and Hammock Levels

By Miles Arbour on June 17, 2022

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This week’s Debrief features an updated Half Moon Rack, new cycling caps from Randi Jo Fabrications, a hammock line level, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Introducing Ascend Armenia 2022

By Miles Arbour on May 31, 2022

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New for 2022, Ascend Armenia is a self-supported ultra-distance bikepacking race following a 1,175-kilometre route over a diverse and challenging mix of terrain and surfaces. Find details on the event here, including photos, an interactive route map, and a beautiful video the organizers put together from their first trip to Armenia…

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Self-Supported Principles: The Dos, Don’ts, and Blurry Middle

By Guest on May 3, 2022

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What does “self-supported” really mean? In this essay, Jackie Baker works to define it in the ultra-endurance bikepacking context and outlines three self-supported principles to help ensure the integrity and longevity of the sport. Find her takeaways from interviews with all kinds of racers and organizers and a massive gallery of images from some of our favorite events here…

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Friday Debrief: Fresh Bedrocks, Tension Discs, Arizona Trail, Dear Susan, and More

By Logan Watts on April 15, 2022

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In this week’s Debrief, we highlight some fresh parts and apparel, check out a 1990s kevlar wheel, share some words of wisdom from Sofiane Sehili, look inside Restrap, pedal across Mongolia, and more. Find it all here…

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Friday Debrief: Giant Flats, Mushroom Socks, and 2019 Was 12 Years Ago

By Logan Watts on April 8, 2022

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In this week’s Debrief, stumble upon some huge flat pedals, mushroom socks, and a carbon dropper post. Plus, we learn that 6.9% of all bike mechanics are women and 2019 was 12 years ago, share two upcoming bikepacking events to follow, and much more. Check it all out here…

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The Bikepacking Journal 07

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 28, 2022

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If you missed it, find a peek inside our seventh issue of The Bikepacking Journal here, plus details on how to become a member of our Bikepacking Collective so you’ll have a printed copy on your coffee table twice a year, including the upcoming spring 2022 issue…

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Reader’s Rig: Bo’s 1990 Giant Hurricane ATB

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 31, 2021

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Our final Reader’s Rig of 2021 comes from Bo Shan Go in Amsterdam, who shares the 1990 Giant Hurricane ATB she picked up second-hand and recently rode from Italy to Armenia. Learn more about Bo and her unique refurbished rig here…

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2021 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Logan Watts on December 7, 2021

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In the second installment of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards, we honor creative endeavors by showcasing the work of talented individuals and teams with 35 awards in 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find them all here…

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Rider’s Lens: Isabel Del Real’s Travel Watercolors

By Guest on October 29, 2021

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In our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we discover the colorful work of 24-year-old artist Isabel Del Real, who’s currently documenting a bikepacking trip between France and Iran with pencils and watercolors. Learn more about Isabel, her inspiration, and her beautifully detailed travel journals here…

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Announcing The Bikepacking Journal 07

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 13, 2021

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The latest issue of The Bikepacking Journal is almost here! Find a peek at Issue 07 and the free “Bikepacking the World” map we’ll be including with each copy here, along with a link to get signed up before this weekend’s deadline…

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Reader’s Rig: Bryan’s BMK Frameworks Project

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 21, 2020

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This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Bryan Kevan, who built his BMK Frameworks carbon frame by hand in his apartment using a machine he programmed himself. Find an overview of his bike here, plus some thoughts on building your own carbon frames as a hobbyist…