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Video Guide to the Trans Ecuador MTB Route

By Logan Watts on June 20, 2018

16 Discussion

In our first-ever video route guide, filmmaker Jay Ritchey and Cass Gilbert offer a stunning and informative look at the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. If you aren’t familiar with the TEMBR, this is a must-watch feature. And if you’re considering riding the route, this film will surely have you packing your bags…

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Bedrock Cairn Adventure Sandals: 800 Miles in Baja

By Cass Gilbert on May 15, 2018

37 Discussion

Bikepacking in sandals? And non-clipless ones, at that? Cass Gilbert rides 800 Baja Californian miles in a pair of Bedrock Cairn Adventure Sandals to see what all the Instagram fuss is about… and reports back on how they felt for long distance bikepacking and whether he stubbed his toes…

Feature Stories

El Silencio: Ponderings From The Pampa

By Cass Gilbert on January 18, 2018

35 Discussion

Peruvians call it El Silencio. The highest reaches of the country’s Andean mountains is a quiet, startlingly beautiful, and unrelenting harsh pocket of the world, interlinked by rugged mining roads and faint alpaca trails. But despite its challenges, there’s nowhere quite like it to ride your bicycle, promises Cass Gilbert, as he ponders the cathartic quality of the solo tour and learns to savour its solitude.

PlanRoute Reports

The Gunni Grinder with Big Diffy and the Hunqapillar

By Cass Gilbert on September 17, 2026

22 Discussion

Last spring, Cass and Vaughn headed to Gunnison, Colorado, to ride the Gunni Grinder, part of the Gunnison Route Network. Under dark skies, they navigated across a sea of sagebrush two-track, enjoying the sounds of non-motorized travel and camping beside bunny rabbit body parts. Read about it all below, find digital and film galleries, and savor a detailed breakdown of Vaughn’s dreamy Rivendell Hunqapillar…

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The Cut List (Vol. 1): Gear Logan Has Left Behind

By Logan Watts on September 15, 2026

192 Discussion

After decades of bikepacking, touring, and obsessing over gear, some of the things we once considered essential have become dead weight. In the first installment of The Cut List, Logan digs into 15 pieces of gear, habits, and strongly held opinions he’s left behind and why experience ultimately changed his mind. Find The Cut List Vol. 1 here…

Dispatch

Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 7, 2026

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Folks from our global community pack their bags and pedal around British Columbia, Iceland, and Spain in our 247th edition of Weekend Snapshot. Find reader-submitted scenes from a trio of off-road rides and use the form to share something from a recent getaway here…

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The Tailfin Colours Collection Brings Vibrance to the Brand

By Nic Morales on August 27, 2026

25 Discussion

The Tailfin Colours Collection breaks the trend of black production bags with two new colorways. With Candy Mountain and Kentucky Bluegrass, the British brand is finally embracing a wider palette. Check out all the details on these new bags and find their risqué new video to promote them here…

InspirationYour Stories

Huascaran Revisited: Sunshine, Showers, and Switchbacks

By Cass Gilbert on August 12, 2026

21 Discussion

The Huascarán Circuit is a highlight of any pedal-powered adventure in South America. Not only does it make a fantastic loop in its own right, showcasing some of the highest peaks in Peru, but it’s also an ideal shakedown ride before embarking on the Peru Great Divide. Find Cass’s diary from his second lap around the eye-popping 230-kilometer loop, along with a map, itinerary, and a suggested pack list for both it and the Divide here…

Dispatch

Friday Debrief: Microwave Pannier Colors, Vetra Rattlesnake Stem, Limited-Edition Brooks…

By Team Work on July 17, 2026

28 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a rainbow of Microwave Pannier colors, Vetra’s Rattlesnake Stem, niche shop tools, a limited-edition Brooks saddle, multiple events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 15, 2026

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In this Weekend Snapshot, readers in Peru, Colorado, and Italy offer a pedal-powered world tour of geology and history, showcasing recent scenes from rides around three continents. See the latest submissions and use the form to contribute to a future edition of our Monday morning series here…

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Tailfin Journey Rack Review: The Destination?

By Logan Watts on May 14, 2026

96 Discussion

The all-new Tailfin Journey Rack distills the brand’s signature quick-release system into a more open, adaptable platform that works just as well with your existing gear as it does within Tailfin’s own ecosystem. With two versions and several add-ons, it offers many possibilities. We put it through its paces prior to launch for this full review…

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Calling All Readers: We Need Your Support!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 12, 2026

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Facing an uncertain future, we’re calling on all of our readers to help us preserve this unparalleled resource and chart a sustainable path ahead. If you’re a regular visitor, please consider joining the Bikepacking Collective to support our work as a member today. Find an important update and learn about the value we offer our backers for as little as $3.25 per month here…