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2020 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Team Work on December 9, 2020

24 Discussion

In the second installment of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards, we honor the creative endeavors of talented bikepackers by showcasing their work with 31 awards in nine different categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find them all here…

Dispatch

An Elegy for the Troll, Pugsley, and LHT…

By Logan Watts on November 25, 2020

54 Discussion

In case you’ve missed the rumblings around the internet, Surly has discontinued the Troll, Pugsley, and Long Haul Trucker, three bikes that have have become legendary in touring circles over the years. Here are some details and a quick reflection…

Feature Stories

The Bikepacking Journal Issue 04

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 17, 2020

12 Discussion

The fourth issue of The Bikepacking Journal hit mailboxes this spring, and the upcoming fifth issue is just around the corner! Take a peek inside our beautiful biannually printed publication here, along with details on how you can join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue again…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

Ryan Van Duzer Tackles the Tahoe Twirl

By Logan Watts on July 20, 2020

19 Discussion

Ryan Van Duzer recently snuck out for a ride on our Tahoe Twirl bikepacking route. Along the way he made a series of videos to document the ride and the route. Watch them here alongside some nice stills by photographer Dominic Gill…

Bikepacking GuidesPlan

A DIY Approach to Surfing Baja’s Cape Loop

By Guest on June 18, 2020

20 Discussion

On a $100 budget, Dan Stranahan bought a used surfboard and built a homemade rack to haul it on his bike so he could ride between surf spots on the Baja Divide’s Cape Loop. Find his guide to sourcing a cheap board, making a DIY rack, and finding the best waves in Baja here…

Inspiration

Isolation Archives: Our All-Time Favorite Bikepacking Stories

By Lucas Winzenburg on May 22, 2020

10 Discussion

Presenting the second installment of the Isolation Archives, our roundup of highlights from our deep well of bikepacking content. This time around, our editors share their favorite bikepacking stories of all time. See our picks here…

Dispatch

Last Call for The Bikepacking Journal 04!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 16, 2020

13 Discussion

The deadline to join our Bikepacking Collective and have your membership kick off with the Issue 04 of The Bikepacking Journal is tomorrow at 11:59 PM EDT! Find out what a membership includes here, plus a list of upcoming giveaways and a peek at the exclusive Baja Divide map included with each copy…

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Baja Divide Map with Every Copy of The Bikepacking Journal 04!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 10, 2020

15 Discussion

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be including a large format, hand-illustrated map of the Baja Divide with every copy of the upcoming fourth issue of The Bikepacking Journal. See a sneak peek and details here…

Bikepacking BikesRider & Rig

Julia Vallera and her Surly Pugsley (AKA, Big Gurl)

By Guest on April 9, 2020

41 Discussion

Yesterday, Julia Vallera shared her artwork and illustrated photography from her bikepacking trip along Mexico’s Baja Divide. Today we find out more about Big Gurl, the mud-dodging Surly Pugsley she modified for the ride, her favourite Nairo Quintana baseball cap, and how she ended up with those trippy sunglasses…

Bikepacking FoodPlan

One Question, Five Voices: What’s in Your Cooking Kit?

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 3, 2020

34 Discussion

In this edition of One Question, Five Voices, we ask five bikepackers to give us a detailed look at the cooking kits they trust to prepare tasty meals while on the go. Find five unique takes on a lightweight camp kitchen here, plus a handful of tips and tricks…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

Isolation Archives: Our All-Time Favorite Bikepacking Films

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 27, 2020

32 Discussion

In need of some entertainment to prevent yourself from going totally stir crazy while locked down due to COVID-19? Presenting the Isolation Archives, our roundup of highlights from our deep well of bikepacking content. First up, we’re sharing our favorite bikepacking films of all time. Watch them here…

Bikepacking GearComponents

SRAM AXS Review: Is AXS ready for big adventures?

By Logan Watts on March 12, 2020

93 Discussion

There are plenty of SRAM AXS reviews already out there, but how about ultra-long term testing? We’ve put in over eight months on ours. Moreover, we asked three bikepackers who’ve ridden with AXS drivetrains over thousands of miles for their feedback and whether they’ve had any issues in the backcountry. Plus, everything you need to know about the SRAM AXS “Mullet” — one of only a few ways to get an ultra-wide range 1x drivetrain on a drop-bar bike…