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Sofiane Sehili Passes Mike Hall’s Record Dot on the Tour Divide

By Logan Watts on June 16, 2022

19 Discussion

Meanwhile, farther south on the Tour Divide, leader Sofiane Sehili recently “passed” Mike Hall’s 2016 course record dot overnight. Learn more and check in with the live tracking here…

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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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Inside Austere Manufacturing: Lean and CNC Machined

By Miles Arbour on May 23, 2022

15 Discussion

On a recent trip to Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, we stopped by Austere Manufacturing’s headquarters to check out the space, learn more about owner/operator Uriel Eisen’s process, and see how his CNC-machined cam-locking buckles are made. Find everything you wanted to know about Austere here, including lots of photos and an interview with Uriel…

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Montanas Vacias // Spanish Lapland (Video)

By Guest on May 18, 2022

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Filmmaker Jeanne LePoix was out riding the 2022 Women’s Montañas Vacías Rally with 55 other women earlier this month, where she shot this lovely short video capturing the route’s spectacular scenery and the some of their eight-day journey. Watch the video and find a brief day-by-day recap and photo gallery here…

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Meet the 55 Riders of the 2022 Women’s Montanas Vacias Rally

By Rugile Kaladyte on May 2, 2022

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There’s a group of more than 50 women out pedaling along the quiet roads and doubletracks of the 700-kilometer Montañas Vacías route across Spanish Lapland right now. Photographer Rugile Kaladyte was at the start to shoot portraits of all 55 riders and their rigs before they set off. Find the full gallery here…

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

By Logan Watts on April 15, 2022

8 Discussion

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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2022 April Fools’ Day Roundup

By Miles Arbour on April 1, 2022

21 Discussion

From a sophisticated self-truing spoke system by Rene Herse, to the revolutionary Round Tuits from Velo Orange, to clipless slippers, this year’s April Fools’ Day roundup should start your day off right. Check out some of our favourite April Fools’ Day posts from around the web here…

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Catching up with Bags by Bird in Tucson, Arizona

By Miles Arbour on March 31, 2022

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Following his recent relocation to Tucson, Arizona, we stopped by the new Bags by Bird workshop to check in with owner/operator Jay Ritchey, check out the space, and learn more about his small handmade bag brand. Find our interview, a photo tour of the shop, and a closer look at two of Jay’s interesting bikes here…

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A Hayduke Story: From Baja to Bend to Oaxaca

By Emma Bucke on February 28, 2022

33 Discussion

Long after taking her Hayduke on the inaugural Baja Divide Grand Depart, Emma Bucke shares a more recent reinvention of the bike. Discover how a few component changes and some evolving gear choices have turned a flawed favorite into a bike that’s far more tuned to her needs, transforming her confidence and enjoyment on trails and making this classic steel hardtail finally feel like it’s her own…

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Friday Debrief: Colorful Parts, a Ti Wrench, Tour Aotearoa Grand Depart, and more

By Team Work on February 25, 2022

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This week’s Debrief includes some colorful new parts, a lightweight Ti wrench, a couple of readers’ ATBs, news from around the community, and details about two upcoming bikepacking events that you can follow live. Check it out here…

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Small Bike, Big Adventures: A Bikepacking Guide for Shorter Riders

By Jess Daddio on February 24, 2022

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If you’re a shorter rider who struggles to find a place to fit all of your gear on your frame, this guide’s for you. Find our guide to packing small bikes for big adventures here, complete with tips for storage, suggestions for smaller gear, and more…

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Other People’s Lines + Our Baja Divide Rigs

By Logan Watts on February 8, 2022

25 Discussion

In the final installment of coverage from Logan and Virginia’s Baja Divide Missions Section ride, Logan reflects on realizations that come from riding other people’s route designs, and breaks down the “ramble-shred” bike builds, rationale, and gear lists they used on the trip.