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Collective Reward #145: Grab Bag 1

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 8, 2023

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We’ve put together another grab bag full of miscellaneous bike and camping gear for our latest Collective Reward, and one lucky winner will be receiving a selection of apparel, handmade bags, and more worth around $550. Find details on what’s included and get signed up for a chance to win here…

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Rigs of the 2022 Klunk ‘n’ Float

By Miles Arbour on March 7, 2023

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Miles and friends tackled a comically challenging bikerafting trip last summer aboard heavy vintage mountain bikes. Find photos, their route, and a detailed look at each rig from the 2022 Klunk ‘n’ Float expedition here…

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New North St. Bags Adventure Micro Panniers

By Miles Arbour on February 28, 2023

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The new North St. Bags Adventure Micro Panniers are based around the same minimalist design as the brand’s original micro pannier, but they use a sturdy velcro attachment system for off-road use. Check them out here…

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Logan’s Cotic SolarisMax + Choosing a Bike for Oaxaca

By Logan Watts on

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In our latest Worthy Builds feature, Logan ruminates on the complexity of selecting the perfect bike for an extended trip in Oaxaca, Mexico, a magical region that offers a bewildering variety of surfaces and terrain. Find his rationale, details on the Cotic SolarisMax that he rebuilt for the occasion, and an overview of his complete bikepacking kit here…

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Rigs of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational

By Miles Arbour on February 24, 2023

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Our inaugural winter fat bike rig roundup is here, featuring none other than the world’s longest-running winter ultramarathon, the iconic Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. Find details on more than 20 riders and rigs that are planning to tackle the 350 or 1,000-mile 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

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King Cage Mini Thing Cage Review

By Logan Watts on February 22, 2023

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The new King Cage Mini Thing Cage is a pared-down, two-bolt version of the popular Manything Cage that’s designed to carry bottles (or tallboys) that don’t fit in a standard cage. We’ve been using one for a couple of months for this review…

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The new Cedaero Switchback Seat Pack is Small and Sturdy

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 8, 2023

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Just announced, the new Cedaero Switchback is a compact saddle bag with a built-in HDPE batten that enables the bag to be tightly snugged without deforming. Lean more about the Two Harbors, Minnesota-based brand’s latest bag here…

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Friday Debrief: Spa Cycles, Mezcal FTW, Bismarck Bottle Bucket, and More…

By Miles Arbour on February 3, 2023

35 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features the new Spa Cycles Rove Ti, an updated Rogue Panda Bismarck Bottle Bucket, Kermit the Frog riding a bike, some turquoise pedals, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear of 2022

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 20, 2023

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Closing out our Editor’s Dozen series that looks back at our favorite pieces of gear from the past year, Lucas shares his top 12 picks for 2022. Find his roundup of assorted things that saw lots of use and made a lasting impression during his bikepacking trips around the UK, Germany, and the Rocky Mountains here…

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Friday Debrief: Hungry Smorgy, Road Boost, Itzarack, Uganda Dreams, and More…

By Miles Arbour on January 13, 2023

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This week’s Debrief features the Hungry Smörgåsbord, SON Road Boost, weird and wonderful winter bikes, a front rack from Hudski Bikes, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles’ Favorite Gear of 2022

By Miles Arbour on December 29, 2022

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Next up in our annual editors’ gear picks series, Miles shares some of his favourite items from 2022. Find a dozen products that have seen a significant amount of use in the Pacific Northwest or have impressed him from a design and functionality standpoint here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2022

By Logan Watts on December 21, 2022

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Continuing the time-honored tradition of sharing our favorite gear each year, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen prized items. All 12 of these products saw heavy use and impressed us in 2022, a year of Baja Divide riding, Eastern Divide route scouting, chunky trail rides in the Sierra Norte and the Appalachians, and posh overnighters in the forest…