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The Bikepacking Journal Issue 05

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 3, 2021

22 Discussion

We mailed the fifth issue of The Bikepacking Journal to our members around the world back in November, and the upcoming sixth issue is just around the corner! Take a look inside our beautiful biannually printed publication here, along with details on how you can join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue…

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Editor’s Dozen: Logan and VA’s Favorite Gear of 2020

By Logan Watts on January 12, 2021

63 Discussion

In our final nod to the stuff of 2020, Logan and Virginia round up a dozen of their favorite pieces of gear that were special during a year of sanity rides, overnighter escapes, and local route scouting. Find it all here, ranging from pricey and odd, to cheap and game-changing…

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The 5 Most Impractical Bikepacking Gifts of All Time

By Miles Arbour on December 15, 2020

32 Discussion

Finding a gift for that special bikepacker in your life is no easy task. Constantly changing standards, pricey titanium cutlery, and the obstacle of just not knowing what they actually need can make it feel nearly impossible. To set you on the right track, we’ve put together this list of the five most impractical gifts of all time…

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Hope 1000: A Bikepacking Journey Across Switzerland (Video)

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Seeking a summer getaway, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet headed to the Alps for a two-week ride along the beautiful Hope 1000 route across Switzerland. They shot this 10-minute video as they rode to share their experience. Watch it here, plus photos and a written recap of their trip…

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New Women’s and Men’s Kokopelli Trail Fastest Known Times Set

By Miles Arbour on November 9, 2020

6 Discussion

Kaitlyn Boyle and Kurt Refsnider both set new FKTs (fastest known times) on the 140-mile Kokopelli Trail over the weekend. Find details on their records alongside a few photos taken by Rugile Kaladyte here…

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2020 Bikepacking NWA: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on October 15, 2020

2 Discussion

Bikepacking NWA held their first event earlier this month, a semi-supported overnighter starting from Bella Vista Lake in Arkansas. We reached out to one the attendees, Paola Gehrmann, to hear how it went. Find her reflection and photos from Patty Valencia here…

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Collective Reward #073: Rene Herse Tires

By Lucas Winzenburg on September 30, 2020

1 Discussion

For Collective Reward #073, one lucky winner can choose any two tires from Rene Herse Cycles. Find details about this giveaway and more on the wide range of Rene Herse tires for road, gravel, all-road, and adventure here…

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Virginia’s Why Cycles Wayward

By Logan Watts on June 23, 2020

32 Discussion

Virginia recently got surprised with a new Why Cycles Wayward for trail riding, touring, and everything in between. The build features a 1×12 drivetrain, 29 x 2.6” tires, and a custom bolt-on frame bag. Read on for build details, a full photo gallery, and a Q and A with Virginia…

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We Miss You, Tour Divide!

By Logan Watts on June 12, 2020

11 Discussion

As many of you know, if not for Covid-19, the Tour Divide Grand Depart would be setting out from Banff this morning. Here are some thoughts, photos, and links past content to keep the spirit alive…

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Reader’s Rig: Jess’s Tumbleweed Prospector

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 10, 2020

12 Discussion

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Jess Guatney, who recently returned from a four-month trip through Asia and South America on her Tumbleweed Prospector, which you’ll spot in the pages of the upcoming issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Find out more about Jess and her bike here…

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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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A Day With Tucson’s Campfire Cycling: Stoke The Fire

By Miles Arbour on February 27, 2020

21 Discussion

Tucson’s Campfire Cycling is on a mission to connect people, bikes, and the great outdoors. Through their web store and full-service bike shop, Josh Lipton and his small team are eager to provide gear, knowledge, and service for everyone with an interest in bikepacking. We joined for their inaugural Breakfast By Bike ride last winter, and stopped by the shop to see what they’ve been up to…