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2018 Surly Pugsley 2.0: First Ride

By Cass Gilbert on January 29, 2018

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Surly’s all new 2018 Pugsley sees a return to it expedition roots – the interchangeable front and rear wheels are back, for true back-of-beyond ‘exploratouring’. But that’s not all: unlike its predecessor, it can now easily swallow 4.3in tires, effectively offering a sweet spot between the monstrous-tired Moonlander and the Pugsley of old. Here’s our first ride report…

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Fresh Threads for Chilly Rides

By Logan Watts on January 9, 2018

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Looking for some new riding clothes to keep you from going into hibernation mode? Keeping cozy in cold conditions doesn’t require the latest and greatest, of course, but here are several new pieces that have impressed us this shoulder season… and will keep us warm out on the trail this winter and early spring.

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Tour de Tahoe

By Logan Watts on January 4, 2018

1 Discussion

A short film about a bikepacking and fly fishing along the Tahoe Rim Trail in the Sierra Mountains…

Cotopaxi 360, Ecuador

By Cass Gilbert on November 29, 2017

12 Discussion

Images by Cass Gilbert and Michael Dammer. Easily accessed by public transport from Quito, Cotopaxi 360 begins with an extended climb away from Pan American highway along forested dirt roads, […]

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The Rise of Bikepacking, A Manifesto

By Logan Watts on November 7, 2017

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“Isn’t bikepacking getting too commercialized? Why do you publicize routes? Don’t we want fewer people on trails? And what exactly is bikepacking? Isn’t that just a new word for touring?” Those are just a few of the questions we’re asked regularly. To answer such queries into our motives, here’s our mission statement, and why we think the growth of bikepacking is one of the best things to happen to both riders and the bike industry…

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Niner SIR 9 Review: Tested On The Colorado Trail

By Cass Gilbert on October 25, 2017

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Niner’s latest SIR 9 is the company’s third iteration on their cult classic hardtail. For 2017, it retains the high-end Reynolds 853 tubeset for which the bike is known, infusing its new frame with an up-to-the-minute geometry, all the latest industry standards, clearances for 27.5+ tires, and a host of bikepacking-friendly braze-ons. Given that the company is based in Colorado… it only seemed fitting to it out on the technically demanding and physically challenging Colorado Trail.

Fin Del Mundo: Bikepacking The End of The World

By Taneli Roininen on October 20, 2017

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Located at the far end of South America close to Cape horn, the island of Tierra del Fuego is the finishing point for many Pan-American bike tourists coming from the […]

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Iohan on The Trans Ecuador (See The World #21/22)

By Logan Watts on September 6, 2017

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The 21st and 22nd episodes in a video series called ‘See The World’ follows Iohan’s journey on the incredible Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. Watch the videos here and learn more about the TEMBR and Iohan’s wanderings…

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Solstice Campout 2017

By Logan Watts on July 3, 2017

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Wondering what 260 bikepackers did for the worldwide group Swift Solstice Campout? Here’s a roundup of photos and essays from the weekend closest to the solstice when hundreds of fellow bike campers spent a night (or several) under the stars…

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2016 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

By Team Work on December 21, 2016

20 Discussion

Part three of our 2016 Bikepacking Awards honors the people who have been instrumental in the bikepacking community and the incredible routes and rides that they have created….

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The Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags

By Team Work on November 15, 2016

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“Which bags should I start with? Are there any specific bags you’d recommend? What do you pack where?” These are probably the most common questions we’re asked. In an effort to answer them, we proudly present our Complete Guide to Bikepacking Bags, along with six starter setups — from our barebones Hack Kit to our money-no-object Dream Bag Kit. For ideas on how it’s all put into practice, we’ve also included packing techniques from several bikepacking veterans, along with a list of bag makers the world over.

Ruta de Las Tres Cordilleras, Bolivia and Peru

By Cass Gilbert on October 30, 2016

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Note that the original route features an unmanned border that promises beguilingly remote riding, but creates some logistical visa hurdles to overcome. An alternative section that avoids detours around this […]