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Tariff Trouble: The US-Made Conundrum

By Nic Morales on January 16, 2025

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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…

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Debt of Disrepair: An Ode to Maintenance

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 15, 2025

114 Discussion

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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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 6, 2025

2 Discussion

Our debut Weekend Snapshot of 2025 joins a few folks from our worldwide community as they start the new year by pedaling close to home. Find a mix of scenes from Ukraine, Mexico, and Germany here. Plus, use the short form to share a photo from one of your rides…

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Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2024

By Lucas Winzenburg on December 31, 2024

9 Discussion

On this final day of 2024, our worldwide team reflects on yet another incredible year of scouting fresh bikepacking routes, testing gear on rugged tracks and trails, and getting out to savor the restorative power of even the shortest of journeys. Find recaps from 10 of our favorite rides of the year and share your highlights here…

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Bikepacking the Backroads of Oaxaca (Video)

By Guest on December 12, 2024

2 Discussion

In the 21st episode of his video series documenting his intrepid bikepacking journey from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp slows down and spends time getting to know the spectacular Mexican state of Oaxaca. Join Dan for a sampling of the food, trails, landscapes, and culture in the 40-minute video here…

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The Cost of Convenience: Taking a Hard Look at Wireless Shifting

By Nic Morales on November 21, 2024

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With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs…

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2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter: Dissecting the Cult of Romance

By Nic Morales on November 1, 2024

22 Discussion

After years of watching the Nutmeg Nor’Easter from afar, the pull to join the festival of fun in the deep woods of southern Connecticut finally materialized in a trip for Nic Morales. Having some familiarity with all things Romance, Nic sought to dig deep into the leaf-covered paths of the annual event’s varied routes and rides and the people who curate it. Read on for a deep dive into the 2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter, the alt-cycling space’s most eclectic gathering…

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Rider’s Lens: Tom Farrell’s Shots from the Saddle

By Guest on September 20, 2024

16 Discussion

In this installment of Rider’s Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here…

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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 19, 2024

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Today’s Weekend Snapshot features another three reader submissions from our worldwide bikepacking community. This time, we follow along with folks in Poland, France, and the United Kingdom as they make the most of the summer conditions by pedaling along scenic local trails alone and with friends. See all three and share a shot from one of your recent getaways here…

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Nemo Moonlite Elite Review

By Logan Watts on July 25, 2024

7 Discussion

In our latest glam-packing gear shakedown, Logan and Virginia review the Nemo Moonlite Elite, the brand’s most minimal camp chair and one of the newest and lightest options on the market. Find details on the Elite compared to both the original Moonlite and the venerable Helinox Chair Zero here, plus another look at the Elite in Neil’s separate video review…

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The Bikepacking Journal 11

By Logan Watts on July 15, 2024

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We are pleased to present a preview of the 11th edition of our biannual publication, The Bikepacking Journal, that was shipped to our Bikepacking Collective members earlier this year. Explore the 11th issue’s 160 vibrant pages and learn how to sign up to ensure you never miss an issue here…

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The 2025 Merida BIG.TRAIL is Long, Slack, and Affordable

By Logan Watts on July 9, 2024

4 Discussion

The 2025 Merida BIG.TRAIL hardtail was revamped with an updated and more progressive geometry than the previous model, fresh paint, and new build kits. Find all the details about what’s changed and watch a video about the development process here…