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New Record on Land’s End to John O’Groats route… aboard a Brompton!

By Logan Watts on July 21, 2022

30 Discussion

James Stannard just set a new record for the fastest known time on the iconic Land’s End to John o’Groats on a Brompton! Find details and photos here…

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Reader’s Rig: Varun’s Stayer Groadinger UG

By Lucas Winzenburg on July 15, 2022

8 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from teacher Varun in Coventry, UK, who shares the steel Stayer Groadinger UG frameset he bought from the London-based makers as an all-rounder after a pair of his bikes were stolen. Find details, more photos, and Varun’s story of building up his new rig himself here…

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Summer 2022 Bikepacking Collective Discounts

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 21, 2022

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Did you know Bikepacking Collective members have access to exclusive discounts from more than 20 cycling and outdoor brands? Find our list of current discounts from a bunch of great brands here, including WTB, Wizard Works, PEdALED, Revelate Designs, Brooks England, Velo Orange, and many more…

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Rigs of the 2022 Trans Balkan Race

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 6, 2022

12 Discussion

The 2022 Trans Balkan Race is happening now, with around 100 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Photographer Andrea Securo was at the starting line, where he shot photos of around 50 loaded race rigs. Find our gallery here, including bag and gear highlights for most…

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Rigs of the 2022 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)

By Miles Arbour on May 27, 2022

22 Discussion

Well known for its rocky and twisty singletrack, beautiful scenery, remote wilderness, and fickle Scottish weather, the 550-mile Highland Trail (HT550) kicks off tomorrow in Tyndrum, Scotland, and boasts over 50,000 feet (16,000 meters) of climbing. Find our gallery of almost 50 race rigs here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Friday Debrief: Fresh Bedrocks, Tension Discs, Arizona Trail, Dear Susan, and More

By Logan Watts on April 15, 2022

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In this week’s Debrief, we highlight some fresh parts and apparel, check out a 1990s kevlar wheel, share some words of wisdom from Sofiane Sehili, look inside Restrap, pedal across Mongolia, and more. Find it all here…

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Rigs of the 2022 Hunt 1000

By Miles Arbour on March 3, 2022

24 Discussion

Next up for our “Rigs of” series is the Hunt 1000, a 1,000-kilometer journey through the rooftop of Australia featuring backcountry trails, exposed high plains, snow gum woodlands, and tall native forests. Check out our gallery of more than 30 race rigs of the 2022 Hunt 1000 here, featuring bag and gear highlights for each…

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Reader’s Rig: Josh’s 1989 Merlin

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 4, 2022

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Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Josh Modney in New York City, who shares the 1989 Merlin he found collecting dust at a sporting goods shop for $50 and has lovingly converted into a drop-bar gravel machine. Learn more about Josh and his unique titanium rig here…

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Support Small Bag Makers this Season

By Miles Arbour on November 23, 2021

13 Discussion

Rockgeist, Outershell, Wizard Works, and several other small bikepacking bag makers are offering seasonal sales and promotions this week. We put together this roundup of what’s available. Check it out here…

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Bespoked UK 2021: Bikepacking Bag Makers Roundup

By Guest on October 28, 2021

5 Discussion

In our final look at the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out the work of three UK-based bag makers: Wizard Works, Aravis, and Restrap. See the colorful creations they had on display at this year’s show here, plus a little about the bikes their bags were attached to…

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Rigs of the 2021 Hungarian Divide

By Miles Arbour on September 18, 2021

17 Discussion

The 2021 Hungarian Divide took off from Smaragdvölgy, Hungary, last month and challenged riders with a 600km or 1,200km route across the country. The organizers sent details on more than 70 rigs that were at the starting line, plus a short race recap. See the full gallery here…

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Reader’s Rig: Victor’s Fat Chance Yo Eddy 2.0

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 17, 2021

2 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Victor Equoi, who shares a look at the Fat Chance Yo Eddy 2.0 he built up to take on the rugged tracks and trails around his home in the French Alps. Learn more about Victor and his bike here…