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50 Ways to Cycle the World

By Logan Watts on June 29, 2021

8 Discussion

Just released, 50 Ways to Cycle the World is a new book packed with bicycle travel narratives from all across the globe. The book features many familiar faces. Learn more here…

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Rad Women of Bikepacking: Part 5 – Movers

By Jess Daddio on March 31, 2021

16 Discussion

The fifth and final part of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series highlights some of our favorite “movers,” women who live and breathe the spirit of two-wheeled adventure and challenge us to dream big. Find our roundup of 16 more inspiring women here…

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Four Interesting Women’s Day Essays from SRAM

By Logan Watts on March 4, 2021

1 Discussion

SRAM invited four sponsored riders to share their experiences in support of International Women’s Day. Find them all here, each providing a unique perspective of the challenges they’ve faced as women and as athletes…

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The Bikepacking Journal Issue 05

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 3, 2021

22 Discussion

We mailed the fifth issue of The Bikepacking Journal to our members around the world back in November, and the upcoming sixth issue is just around the corner! Take a look inside our beautiful biannually printed publication here, along with details on how you can join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue…

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and Virginia’s 2020 Gear Picks

By Logan Watts on January 12, 2021

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In our final nod to the stuff of 2020, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen of their favorite pieces of gear that were special during a year of sanity rides, overnighter escapes, and local route scouting. Find it all here, ranging from pricey and odd, to cheap and game-changing…

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The 5 Most Impractical Bikepacking Gifts of All Time

By Miles Arbour on December 15, 2020

32 Discussion

Finding a gift for that special bikepacker in your life is no easy task. Constantly changing standards, pricey titanium cutlery, and the obstacle of just not knowing what they actually need can make it feel nearly impossible. To set you on the right track, we’ve put together this list of the five most impractical gifts of all time…

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Hope 1000: A Bikepacking Journey Across Switzerland (Video)

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Seeking a summer getaway, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet headed to the Alps for a two-week ride along the beautiful Hope 1000 route across Switzerland. They shot this 10-minute video as they rode to share their experience. Watch it here, plus photos and a written recap of their trip…

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New Women’s and Men’s Kokopelli Trail Fastest Known Times Set

By Miles Arbour on November 9, 2020

6 Discussion

Kaitlyn Boyle and Kurt Refsnider both set new FKTs (fastest known times) on the 140-mile Kokopelli Trail over the weekend. Find details on their records alongside a few photos taken by Rugile Kaladyte here…

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2020 Bikepacking NWA: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on October 15, 2020

2 Discussion

Bikepacking NWA held their first event earlier this month, a semi-supported overnighter starting from Bella Vista Lake in Arkansas. We reached out to one the attendees, Paola Gehrmann, to hear how it went. Find her reflection and photos from Patty Valencia here…

Ruta Chingaza

By Logan Watts on October 13, 2020

32 Discussion

Given its relatively short distance, Ruta Chingaza may seem like it’s only a stone’s throw away from the capital city, even at its farthest reaches. But make no mistake, while the physical distance may be minimal, the route accesses some incredibly remote and isolated landscapes, and takes in a wealth of natural splendor, geographic diversity, […]

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Collective Reward #073: Rene Herse Tires

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 30, 2020

1 Discussion

For Collective Reward #073, one lucky winner can choose any two tires from Rene Herse Cycles. Find details about this giveaway and more on the wide range of Rene Herse tires for road, gravel, all-road, and adventure here…

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Virginia’s Why Cycles Wayward

By Logan Watts on June 23, 2020

32 Discussion

Virginia recently got surprised with a new Why Cycles Wayward for trail riding, touring, and everything in between. The build features a 1×12 drivetrain, 29 x 2.6” tires, and a custom bolt-on frame bag. Read on for build details, a full photo gallery, and a Q and A with Virginia…