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Head First: Notes on Diving in and Learning as You Go

By Guest on September 4, 2026

6 Discussion

After many months of planning, Rylie Denis and Tristan La Haye loaded up their rigid steel Surlys and pedaled away on a bikepacking and surfing trip down the Americas. Nearly a year in, they share valuable insights for anyone considering an ambitious ride, including advice on budgeting, preventing burnout, finding resources, and accepting imperfection. Read on for their experience-based guide to getting started…

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Rockymounts BackStage SwingAway Long-Term Review: The Bike Rack for Van Dwellers

By Miles Arbour on September 3, 2026

18 Discussion

Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town. The Rockymounts BackStage Swing Away Bike Rack stood out for its full 180-degree swing function, which permitted access to the back of the van, a high load limit, and a minimal profile. Find Miles’s long-term review here…

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MADE 2026 on Video (Part 9): Framebuilders Choose Their Dream Bike

By Neil Beltchenko on September 1, 2026

3 Discussion

For part 9 of our 2026 MADE Bike Show video coverage, Neil asked 29 framebuilders one simple question: If you could steal any bike from the show, which one would it be? Their answers shed light on some of the most inspiring, surprising, and beautifully crafted bikes at MADE 2026…

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 6): Schon, Fiddlehead Cycles, Fine Bikes, and More

By Team Work on August 26, 2026

17 Discussion

Our final roundup of the 2026 MADE bike show leaves some of the best for last, featuring amazing work from Brule Bikes, Schon Studio, Sanitas Cycles, Fiddlehead Cycles, Sycip Bicycles, Manzanita Cycles, Baphomet, Quarry Cycling Co., So Far So Good, After Hours Framebuilding, and Fine Bikes. Prepare to see a lot of stunning details and interesting builds…

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4)

By Nic Morales on August 24, 2026

15 Discussion

Part four of our MADE 2026 coverage features more amazing handbuilt bikes accompanied by several new components, some of which have yet to be released. Dig into all the details from Black Sheep, Rob English, Klink, Silca, Soma Fabrications, Teravail, and more…

Dutch Coast Overnighter

By Guest Routes on August 19, 2026

4 Discussion

This route serves an incredible mix of landscapes, from wild dunes and wide-open shorelines to forests and polders. Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses and highland cattle. Once you […]

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2026 MADE Bike Show Attendee Bike Portrait Photoshoot

By Miles Arbour on August 18, 2026

4 Discussion

For our readers planning to attend the 2026 MADE bike show in Portland this weekend, we’d love to photograph you and your bike! We’ll be shooting attendee bike portraits on Saturday morning for one hour and hope you’ll pop by. Find details here…

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Friday Debrief: Bicycle Mechanic Stickers, Banta Bars, Retro-Inspired Stumpy, Grape Camp Snap, 32″ Tubes, and More…

By Team Work on August 14, 2026

25 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features a great sticker, the return of Fairdale’s Rockitship, new love for old bars, a one-of-a-kind Stumpjumper, several jobs at Apidura, fresh videos and podcasts, four events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

AccessoriesBikepacking Gear

Editor’s Dozen: Nic’s Favorite Gear of 2026 (Spring/ Summer)

By Nic Morales on August 11, 2026

55 Discussion

With a few picks that have been in his bag since he first started bikepacking, Nic’s summer Editor’s Dozen is both practical and sentimental. Focusing on affordable, small pieces of gear and ideas that will hopefully serve someone, somewhere, it’s an interesting list that offers insight into how he’s gone about riding and bikepacking over the last several years…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Curve Big Kev V2 Review: Embracing The Gravel-Plus Era

By Guest on July 30, 2026

51 Discussion

The Curve Big Kev V2 is a titanium gravel bike built around progressive geometry and 29 x 2.4” tires. Having long preferred underbiking on carbon gravel bikes with skinnier tires, Jeff Bartlett spent the last few months testing the Big Kev V2 on Vancouver Island, riding his favorite forest service roads, ripping backyard singletrack, and racing along the Tree to Sea route to find out whether the bike could open his mind. Dive into his Curve Big Kev V2 review here…

Bikepacking BikesHardtail Reviews

Sour Pasta Party 32 Review: Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’

By Miles Arbour on July 7, 2026

62 Discussion

The Sour Pasta Party 32 takes the German brand’s most popular cross-country hardtail and redesigns it to work with the hottest wheel size of the moment. Miles has been putting the Pasta Party 32 through its paces over the last few months as his daily driver and bikepacking rig to see what it does best and uncover the truth about bikepacking on 32-inch wheels. Dig into his review here…

CultureInspiration

Fenderfest in the Prignitz: Comfort, Ease, and Joy

By Guest on July 6, 2026

9 Discussion

The third Fenderfest took place in rural Germany this spring, and Rob van Driel traveled from the Netherlands to attend the special camping edition. In this report, he shares impressions from the event, musings on bicycles and how we relate to them, and a photo gallery from the ride through the serene countryside. Find it all here…