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2021 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

By Logan Watts on December 14, 2021

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Part three of our 2021 Bikepacking Awards pays tribute to the people who’ve been influential with inspiring trips and acts of goodwill in the bikepacking community. In addition, we’ve awarded the year’s most incredible routes and rides. Find all of our nominated people and routes 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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The Science of Everesting

By Logan Watts on October 31, 2021

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It’s always amazing to see what ultra-endurance athletes can achieve. But, is it their honed fitness or their iron minds that should be credited for such feats? In Kona’s latest video, mountain biker Zanny Venner attempts an Everest on her local Squamish trails and delves into the science of Everesting…

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Archer D1x Trail Review: $400 Wireless Shifting

By Miles Arbour on August 26, 2021

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The Archer Components D1x Trail shifter and remote provides electronic shifting that’s compatible with any derailleur or bike, bringing the benefits of wireless shifting to your favourite drivetrain combination. We’ve been testing the system out this summer to figure out what it does best and where it falls short. Find Miles’ full review here…

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Kate Ouellette is the First Woman to Finish the 2021 TNGA

By Logan Watts on August 25, 2021

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Early this morning, Kate Ouellette became the first participant in the women’s category to finish the 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA). Congrats, Kate! Learn more about Kate and her ride here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Colorado Trail Race (CTR)

By Miles Arbour on July 23, 2021

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We’re excited to present the Rigs of the 2021 Colorado Trail Race! Find details on more than 40 bikes here, including the gear this year’s riders are bringing along for their 530-mile Rocky Mountain journey from Durango to Denver…

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50 Ways to Cycle the World

By Logan Watts on June 29, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…