A regularly updated category that keeps the finger on the pulse of riders, companies, and the culture that is growing bikepacking and life on bikes…
With a hint of bittersweet, we’re excited to announce that Rockgeist has acquired Porcelain Rocket and will keep the brand’s innovative line of bikepacking bags alive. Find details, statements from the two companies, and a video interview with the founders here…
As the finish line to the long and bumpy ride of 2020 draws near, we want to take a moment to express gratitude to all of our Bikepacking Collective members. We couldn’t do it without your support. Find a quick word of thanks and a preview of the members-only stickers we’re mailing out soon here…
Neža Peterca recently stopped into Loose Cycles, a new bikepacking-centric shop in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to check out the space and learn what they’re all about. Find her tour of the shop here…
Blackburn Design and Erick Cedeño of Bicycle Nomad have partnered with a commitment to encourage inclusivity within the cycling industry. We caught up with Erick to learn more about his plans as the latest Blackburn Design Ambassador…
The 2020 edition of Sisters in the Wild brought in riders from Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the UK, with the goal of offering a community building experience for women. Find words from two of the attendees and a beautiful set of photos from organizer, Neža Peterca, here…
While visiting Minnesota over the summer, we dropped into Wolf Tooth Components HQ in Minneapolis to learn more about the company and their expansive line of US-made bicycle bits. Find our conversation with the team and a photo tour of their facility here…
In our latest video interview, Neil sits down with The Monumental Loop route creators, Matt Mason and Pablo Lopez. Watch it here and learn about this brilliant 350-mile route out of Las Cruces, New Mexico…
In our latest YouTube video, we catch up with 10-time Tour de France finisher Laurens Ten Dam after his first bikepacking event, the Further Race…
In our latest YouTube interview, Neil talks with Revelate Designs’ Dusty Eroh about the process of designing a bikepacking bag, alpine climbing, his new Alaskan guiding business, and more. Watch it here and find a link to a podcast version, too…
Farsik Supply, owned and operated by Mike Zinger, is dedicated to the Made in Canada label found on all the bags he produces. We stopped by Mike’s little workshop on Vancouver Island to learn more about him, his company, and what we can expect from Farsik moving forward. Find photos and an interview with Mike here…
Owned and operated by Jesse Hildebrandt, Wildwood Cycles has been designing and manufacturing custom steel bicycles and accessories in Victoria, British Columbia since 2013. We stopped by his workspace to learn more about his approach, the business, and to check out his personal steel hardtail designed for West Coast trail riding….
Adventure Cycling Association’s podcast series, Dynamo Jenny, is all about womxn, bikes, and taking up space in America. We reached out to host Jessica Zephyrs to chat about about her involvement with the podcast and what you can expect from it…
