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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…
In the second installment of our Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, Nic takes to the show floor to highlight more interesting new custom bikes, components, and accessories. Dig into his second batch of finds here, featuring stunning work from Wake Robin Cycles, King Fabrications, Memento Cycles, and more…
The Philly Bike Expo 2025 took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, where 165 exhibitors had their incredible work on display. We sent editor Nic Morales to the show to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup of finds here…
Having ridden quite a few fat-tire gravel bikes in his day, Nic has long pondered what defines the bikes he tends toward. With more than a few thousand miles on these ever-changing, increasingly scrutinized, over-hyped, under-appreciated machines, Nic delved into his mind and enlisted a few others to try and answer the question: What is a gravel bike?
For his latest piece, Evan Christenson goes out to Slab City in California to ride with Gregory Rubin, the eclectic bikepacker and bag maker based in the infamous desert community. In Slab City, the land is left to those who’ve squatted it, and what’s grown out of it is a fascinating mix of all things human, art, nature, thievery, and tomfoolery. Urban Desert bikepacking bags have been around for a decade, and we’re excited to spotlight this unique addition to the space…
With the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race officially completed, we’re wrapping up this year’s coverage with an inside look from the event’s media manager, Mel Webb. Find her reflection on the race paired with a selection of stunning photos from Nils Laengner, Lloyd Wright, and Stephen Shelesky here…
Last month, California and New York banned manufacturing and distributing textiles and garments containing PFAS, chemicals commonly found in waterproof-breathable garments. What does this mean for waterproof cycling apparel, the popular membranes they’re made of, and bikepacking gear treated with water-repellent coatings? We spoke to prominent bag makers, fabric manufacturers, and cycling apparel brands to find out…
As the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race rolls through its third day, riders are either starting to find their rhythm or struggling to move forward. Find an update from Mel Webb, who writes to us from the second checkpoint with a beautiful set of photos from Morocco here…
For Evan Christenson’s Budget Bikepacking Build-Off entry, he looked around at the people closest to him and asked, “Who needs a bike?” Enter his sister, an eclectic free-spirit who’s been afraid of bikes for two decades. Read on for the transformation of a 1990s Bianchi Ibex and, more importantly, another person who has sampled the beauty of life on two wheels…
Despite it being his first attempt at filmmaking, Pak Eugene’s “Riding Han” resoundingly won our 2024 Bikepacking Award for Best Film. In this behind-the-scenes piece, Pak reveals his journey toward becoming a filmmaker and the economic realities of releasing the project. He offers insightful lessons, hard truths, and actionable advice for anyone interested in following suit. See it here…
Despite only just moving away, Nic Morales couldn’t stay away from his home state of Florida for long. With Orange Blossom Gravel in its second year as an official event, Nic took the opportunity to dissect the state of his home and what events like these add to the unique community there…
With President-elect Donald Trump proposing aggressive tariffs on goods of all kinds from the moment he takes office, the bike industry faces an uncertain future. While many cyclists have long debated the function and place of US-made cycling equipment against their foreign counterparts, the rapidly changing conditions of the industry demand a more in-depth look at the very makeup of the broader cycling economy…
Routine maintenance is an essential part of owning just about anything, but it’s one we often overlook. In this piece, Lucas explores the topic of caring for your things and provides some key points for contemplating the value of upkeep and repair. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or can wrench on bikes in your sleep, dive in here…
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