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Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2026 (Part 4)

By Neil Beltchenko on April 20, 2026

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In part four of our Sea Otter Classic video coverage, Neil looks at some compelling new bikepacking bags from Revelate and Restrap, a new production bike from BTCHN’, Niner’s all-new RLT9 Steel, and much more. Watch it here…

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Last Call for The Bikepacking Journal 16!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 16, 2026

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Our spring member drive ends tomorrow, which is the cutoff to join the Bikepacking Collective and have your membership begin with the 16th issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Don’t miss out! We hope you’ll sign up to support us this year. Learn about the upcoming issue, over $9,000 in giveaways, 110+member discounts, and more here…

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Collective Reward Roundup: $9,000 Worth of New Prizes on Offer!

By Lucas Winzenburg on

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Our spring member drive wraps up tomorrow, and with its conclusion comes our latest drawing for 20 fresh Collective Reward prize packages worth more than $9,000. See everything we’ll be giving away to randomly selected site supporters here…

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Bike Camp Co-op Finds (April 9, 2026)

By Nic Morales on April 9, 2026

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Week after week, more exceptional used gear is being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our third Co-op Finds roundup of 2026, we celebrate over 2,100 listings and highlight some great complete bikes from Sklar and All-City, bags from Wizard Works and Restrap, camping gear from Zpacks, and more…

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Surly Sorceress Review: Trail Magic?

By Neil Beltchenko on April 7, 2026

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Neil’s latest review explores the all-new Surly Sorceress, a 140mm suspension-corrected hardtail that he didn’t expect to like. Complete with a fresh dropout design that enables compatibility with singlespeed setups and modern drivetrains, there’s plenty to cover with Surly’s latest hardtail. Find the full review here, complete with 10 clarifying questions…

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Rigs of the 2026 Stagecoach 400

By Miles Arbour on April 2, 2026

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The Stagecoach 400 is one of California’s longest mountain bike routes, showcasing the state’s incredibly diverse terrain and culture. Just in time for tomorrow morning’s grand depart, we collected details on over 40 rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into the full Rigs of the 2026 Stagecoach 400 roundup here…

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We Offer 100+ Exclusive Discounts for Members!

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 31, 2026

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Beyond powering our work and helping secure the site’s future, one of the many benefits of Bikepacking Collective membership is exclusive access to hefty discounts of up to 30% from nearly 110 leading bike and outdoor brands. Browse our ever-growing list of partners below and join today to start saving…

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Rigs of the 2026 East Texas Showdown

By Miles Arbour on March 27, 2026

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The 2026 East Texas Showdown is shaping up to be the biggest edition yet, with nearly 250 riders participating across three route options and a new gravel race on Sunday. With help from organizer Patrick Farnsworth and the riders, we collected details on over 60 rigs that will be out riding this weekend. Explore the 2026 East Texas Showdown Rigs here…

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Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part Two): The Singlespeeders

By Miles Arbour on March 12, 2026

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Part two of our massive Rigs of DOOM 2026 roundup is a special showcase of all the singlespeed bikes taking part in this year’s event. Explore our collection of more than 30 one-geared rigs, featuring rider-submitted details on their build, bags, and equipment highlights here…

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Rigs of DOOM 2026 (Part One)

By Miles Arbour on

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Featuring more singletrack than ever before and a new start location in Hot Springs, Arkansas, DOOM now has three routes ranging from 110 to 325 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 100 loaded race rigs lining up for DOOM 2026, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into part one here…

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WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF and CARRIE Review: All in the Family

By Miles Arbour on March 2, 2026

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From the makers of JACK the Rack, the new WholeGrain Cycles CLIFF is a handlebar-mounted cradle that secures with just two straps and fits virtually any bike. We’ve been testing a CLIFF and the matching CARRIE harness ahead of today’s launch to see how well they work together. Find our review of the CLIFF and CARRIE here…

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Friday Debrief: New Surly Preamble, Poco Pannier Colors, Photochromic Ombraz, and More…

By Team Work on February 27, 2026

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This week’s Debrief features the new Surly Preamble, fresh Poco Pannier colors, photochromic Ombraz sunglasses, Rogue Panda’s destruction test, several events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…