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Fin Del Mundo: Bikepacking The End of The World

By Taneli Roininen on October 20, 2017

61 Discussion

Located at the far end of South America close to Cape horn, the island of Tierra del Fuego is the finishing point for many Pan-American bike tourists coming from the north, or the starting point for those brave enough to tackle the northwest headwinds of Patagonia. The island is divided roughly in half; the eastern […]

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Kenneth and Marie’s Ari Cycles 29+ travel bikes

By Cass Gilbert on September 28, 2017

18 Discussion

In our latest Rider and Rig, we admire Danish couple Kenneth and Marie’s beautifully crafted 29+ steel hardtails, made by framebuilder Ari Rosenzweig in Israel, for their dirt road journey across the Americas.

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Jay Ritchey and his 27.5+ Tumbleweed Prospector

By Cass Gilbert on September 21, 2017

21 Discussion

We talk to filmmaker Jay Ritchey about his 27.5+ Tumbleweed Prospector, the camera gear he carried on a recent tour of the Peru Divide, and find out about the rack and bikepacking bags he custom made to accommodate it.

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Josh Ibbett: Bikepacking Around-The-World Q&A

By Miles Arbour on August 17, 2017

14 Discussion

We sit down with Josh Ibbett three months — seven countries and over 6,000 miles — into his year long around-the-world bikepacking trip to see if his packlist has held strong, learn more about his Mason Bokeh, and hear from his girlfriend Caroline, who is almost as new to bikepacking as you can get. Teaser alert: he still has all 4 pairs of socks.

Oregon Timber Trail

By Gabriel Amadeus on July 26, 2017

52 Discussion

Route updated February 2024 The Oregon Timber Trail is a world-class bikepacking destination and North America’s premiere long-distance mountain bike route. Divided into four unique tiers, the Oregon Timber Trail is approachable by a wide variety of cyclists. If it sounds familiar, you’re not mistaken: the Oregon Timber Trail is inspired by the Pacific Crest […]

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Dogpacking: Guide to Bikepacking with your Dog

By Guest on July 23, 2017

52 Discussion

Who doesn’t enjoy the idea of bikepacking with their dog? Promises of wagging tails and grinning muzzles at every rest stop, topped off with restful bliss at the end of the day. What’s not to love? John Freeman has been bikepacking with Melan for a couple of years. Here are his tips and insight…

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Introducing The Southern Highlands Traverse

By Logan Watts on July 17, 2017

35 Discussion

Just announced, the Southern Highlands Traverse joins three existing routes and the new Trans WNC (Western North Carolina) to create the first long-distance bikepacking route (1,000+ miles) on the East Coast. The Southern Highlands Traverse will serve as a singletrack-heavy alternate to the forthcoming Eastern Divide Trail.

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A Guide to International Bikepacking Trips

By Cass Gilbert on June 26, 2017

33 Discussion

Planning a big, overseas bikepacking trip can seem like a daunting task. After spending a month riding dirt roads through the Peruvian Andes, Cass returns with advice for putting together a similar journey.

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Waterproof Revelate Pockets: Egress + Yakataga

By Logan Watts on June 19, 2017

21 Discussion

Revelate Designs recently released the all new 100% waterproof Egress Pocket. We tested it in the damp forests and root-strewn trails of western North Carolina for this review. Plus, a first look at the airtight T-Zip Yakataga Pocket, purpose built for packrafting and swamp-packing…

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New 2018 Ortlieb Seat-Pack M and Handlebar-Pack S

By Logan Watts on April 20, 2017

28 Discussion

At this year’s Sea Otter Classic, Ortlieb teased a second wave of bikepacking bags. We had a chance to test the Seat-Pack M and Handlebar-Pack S in advance, here’s the scoop…

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When The Trail Goes Cold

By RJ Sauer on April 3, 2017

26 Discussion

RJ Sauer’s epic account of the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational race from Knik to Nome, Alaska. A must-experience piece complete with maps, hallucinations, introspection, and exquisite detail of a monumental journey.

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Introducing Tumbleweed Bicycle Co: Meet the Prospector

By Cass Gilbert on January 18, 2017

30 Discussion

The Prospector is Tumbleweed’s upcoming fat/plus/Rohloff do-it-all expedition bike. We find out more about the company, learn what it takes to set up a micro brand, and share some first impressions on the bike itself.