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SRAM AXS Review: Is AXS ready for big adventures?

By Logan Watts on March 12, 2020

93 Discussion

There are plenty of SRAM AXS reviews already out there, but how about ultra-long term testing? We’ve put in over eight months on ours. Moreover, we asked three bikepackers who’ve ridden with AXS drivetrains over thousands of miles for their feedback and whether they’ve had any issues in the backcountry. Plus, everything you need to know about the SRAM AXS “Mullet” — one of only a few ways to get an ultra-wide range 1x drivetrain on a drop-bar bike…

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My Favorite Bike Photos of 2019

By Logan Watts on January 13, 2020

9 Discussion

Bike photos are a thing of beauty to us here at BIKEPACKING.com. We take a lot of them, but only a few get high marks. Here’s a look back at 15 of Logan’s favorites from last year…

Feature Stories

The Bikepacking Journal Issue 03

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 10, 2020

5 Discussion

We’re pleased to present the latest issue of our biannually printed publication, The Bikepacking Journal. This new collection is loaded with fresh bikepacking stories and essays from all over the globe, and this issue is our biggest one yet. Find out what’s inside here, along with details on how to join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue again…

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2019 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Team Work on December 5, 2019

21 Discussion

To reflect on another inspiring year in the bikepacking community, we’re delighted to announce our 2019 Bikepacking Awards. Kicking off this three-part series, we’ll first honor the creative endeavors of talented bikepackers by showcasing their work with 30 awards in nine different categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, and Best Writing…

Rodeno-Algarbe Loop Overnighter

By Guest Routes on December 4, 2019

5 Discussion

When I started planning this route, I thought that here in Teruel we would attract maybe 6 to 8 people. Who could imagine that we would have more than 40 […]

Trans-Mexico Bikepacking Route (Norte)

By Mark and Hana on November 20, 2019

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The Trans-Mexico route was born from two southbound cyclists’ desire to experience the diversity of Mexico’s culture, cities, and landscapes following a dirt-based route that crosses rural and backcountry regions […]

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Rider’s Lens: Dean Liebau’s Illustrations

By Guest on October 28, 2019

12 Discussion

In our latest Rider’s Lens, meet illustrator Dean Liebau. Dean’s discovery of bikepacking helped him incorporate his love of outdoor exploration, positivity, and human connection into his illustrations…

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Route Report: Khangai Mountains Traverse, Mongolia

By Guest on October 25, 2019

28 Discussion

Todd Palmer and his partner traveled to Mongolia to ride our Khangai Mountains Traverse for their first overseas bikepacking trip together, where they spent 10 days pedaling through the route’s vast, rolling landscapes. Find their full report here…

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Our 12 Most Popular Articles of 2018

By Logan Watts on December 26, 2018

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It’s been a great year for bikepacking. In case you missed them, or if you want to have another look, here are the 12 most popular posts we published on the site in 2018…

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2018 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

By Team Work on December 18, 2018

15 Discussion

Part three of our 2018 Bikepacking Awards honors the people who have been instrumental in the bikepacking community with inspiring trips and acts of goodwill related to bikepacking. In addition, we’ve awarded the year’s most incredible routes and rides that people have created and shared for others to enjoy…

Arrowhead 135 (2019)

By Miles Arbour on December 16, 2018

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The Arrowhead 135 is a winter ultra for hikers, skiers, and bikers in Northern Minnesota with an average finish rate under 50%…

Arrowhead 135 (2020)

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The Arrowhead 135 is a winter ultra for hikers, skiers, and bikers in Northern Minnesota with an average finish rate under 50%…