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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2021

By Cass Gilbert on December 10, 2021

54 Discussion

Cass shares his rundown of gear favourites and more from 2021, including mini panniers, a magic carpet bike, a burly cargo rack ‘n’ milk crate, shiny carving knives, a memory catcher, and bikepacking with a once-abandoned hound…

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Frost+Sekers Quick-Lock Mount and Saddlebag Review

By Cass Gilbert on November 17, 2021

16 Discussion

For those who favour traditional saddlebags to carry their cargo but find fitting and removing them a pain, Frost and Sekers’ stainless steel mounting system adds a classic aesthetic and genuine practicality to your ride, be it for commuting or weekends away. Cass Gilbert took it out on the UK’s Purbeck Bimble and bounced around Mexico’s dirt roads for this review…

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Nutmeg Nor’Easter 2021 (The Alt Cycling World Championship)

By Joe Cruz on November 1, 2021

31 Discussion

The 2021 Nutmeg Nor’Easter (aka Thee Non-Competitive Alt Cycling World Championship) happened a couple of weeks ago, leaving all attendees with hope for the cycling community at large. Find a reflection from the event by Joe Cruz here, alongside a stunning gallery of photos by Conan Thai…

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Rider’s Lens: Isabel Del Real’s Travel Watercolors

By Guest on October 29, 2021

26 Discussion

In our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we discover the colorful work of 24-year-old artist Isabel Del Real, who’s currently documenting a bikepacking trip between France and Iran with pencils and watercolors. Learn more about Isabel, her inspiration, and her beautifully detailed travel journals here…

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The Wonderful World of the Mercurio Magnum

By Cass Gilbert on October 21, 2021

24 Discussion

They may not be his first choice of steed for bicycle touring, but that doesn’t stop Cass from sharing his love for Mexico’s behemoth cargo trikes. Sightings are a bike-cultural highlight of his bikepacking trips around the region, especially when they’re laden with homemade ice cream. Find his ode to the Mercurio Magnum here…

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Reader’s Rig: Andy’s Raleigh Redux 1

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 8, 2021

12 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from middle-school teacher Andy Kaucher in Pennsylvania, who shows us the budget-conscious Raleigh Redux he customized to be his do-it-all N=1 bike. Find more about Andy and his rig here…

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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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Guide to Bikepacking with a Camera & Carrying a Camera on Your Bike

By Cass Gilbert on September 17, 2021

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Documenting a bikepacking trip through photography can be a creative and rewarding experience. For some, it’s almost as enjoyable as the riding itself! But what’s the best way to carry a camera on a multi-day adventure, so it’s protected from dust, water, and vibrations but still easy to grab and use? Find our guide to the subject here, including our team’s preferred options and input from some of our camera-toting contributors…

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Pocket Art Toolkit Review: Everything you need for Paintpacking

By Emma Bucke on September 2, 2021

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Are you a painter who loves to bikepack? Or a bikepacker who loves to paint? The Pocket Art Toolkit’s minimal, lightweight paint set comes included with everything you need – from a miniature palette, room for a small watercolor notebook, and water brush. Botanical artist Emma Bucke takes one on her local mountain loop to see what she can create…

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Reader’s Rig: Trey’s Fuji Tread 1.0

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 27, 2021

5 Discussion

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Trey Morgan, who gives us a peek at the Fuji Tread 1.0 he’s slowly been upgrading and dialing in to make it a basketpacking rambler for rides around his home in Idaho and beyond. See more here…

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Check out this Rail Bike with Folding Outriggers

By Logan Watts on August 23, 2021

26 Discussion

We recently stumbled upon this sophisticated DIY rail bike rig with folding outriggers that stow away to ride the bike on roads or trails, then extend to ride on abandoned railroad tracks. Check it out here…

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Rigs of the 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA)

By Miles Arbour on August 20, 2021

10 Discussion

The 2021 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) just kicked off, and we’ve once again worked with this year’s riders to assemble a list of rigs and gear details for the rugged 350-mile mountain bike route. Check out our gallery of more than 50 Rigs of the 2021 TNGA here…