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2025 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Logan Watts on December 12, 2025

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In the final installment of our 2025 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate inspiring creators with 35 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Dive into our 11th annual roundup to see this year’s standout stories and visuals, and explore the full list of winners here…

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Our Best Bikepacking Bikes of 2025 (Video)

By Nic Morales on December 10, 2025

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In Neil’s latest video, he discusses the best bikepacking bikes of 2025 and speaks to some trends and models we’re excited to test in 2026. Dive into his latest below…

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Last Call for Wit Slingers Bag Orders!?

By Lucas Winzenburg on

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Tijmen Kervers of Wit Slingers in Leipzig, Germany, just shared the unfortunate news that he’s closing bag orders on December 31st, “at least for a while, maybe forever.” This could be your last chance to pick up a custom or readymade bag from one of the most creative and talented makers in Europe. Find details here…

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Friday Debrief: Tons of New Bags, Asymmetrical Pulley Wheels, Gear for the Andes, and More

By Team Work on November 28, 2025

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This week’s Debrief features recycled bags, a couple of new handlebars, coffee-themed valve covers, actual sporks from Rodeo Labs, several videos, bike repair stations on the Tree to Sea route, an event to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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The Highs and Lows of the Colorado Trail (Video)

By Guest on November 27, 2025

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In this video, Wheels Manufacturing’s Marketing Manager, James Flanagan, takes on the Colorado Trail to test their newly released chainring. It provides an honest look at James’ experience, including the highs, lows, and the times when everything started to fall apart. Read a short reflection from James and watch the video here…

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Ritchey Septimer Review: Classic Carbon

By Nic Morales on November 20, 2025

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With 48mm tire clearance, a Break-Away design, round tubing profiles, and an interesting backstory, the Ritchey Septimer presents a unique silhouette among a sea of carbon gravel bikes. In his Ritchey Septimer review, Nic looks past his pre-conceived ideas about the material to determine whether it’s suitable for the unforgiving roads and trails of western North Carolina…

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A First Look at the Wheels Manufacturing MTB Chainring

By Miles Arbour on November 17, 2025

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For the first time in nearly four decades of business, the folks at Wheels Manufacturing in Colorado have expanded their catalog to include mountain bike chainrings. We took a look at the SRAM 3-Bolt chainring ahead of today’s launch. Check it out here…

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Friday Debrief: Mica Front Rack, CarboKev, Fresh Bags, Complete Singulars, Linen Caps, and More…

By Team Work on November 14, 2025

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This week’s Debrief features a prototype front rack from Mica, tiny wheels, a handful of new bags, big tires vs. suspension for comfort, Ti valves for good, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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2026 MADE Bike Show and BESPOKED Dates Announced

By Miles Arbour on November 13, 2025

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The organizers of the MADE bike show and the folks behind BESPOKED just announced dates and locations for their 2026 events. Find everything you need to know here…

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Restocked Surly Singleator, Hurdy Gurdy, and Tuggnut

By Logan Watts on November 6, 2025

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Surly just restocked three classic accessories to help you 86 your derailleur: the Surly Singleator, Hurdy Gurdy, and Tuggnut. Same proven function with fresh looks—find details here and grab them while they’re in stock…

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The Problem With N+1

By Lucas Winzenburg on November 4, 2025

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What’s the right number of bikes to own? Can you really have too many? In his latest piece, Lucas takes a candid look at some of the practical and philosophical problems with always wanting another one. Read his reflection on why less might ultimately be more and add your voice to the conversation here…

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Cascadia – In the Shadow of Giants (Film)

By Montanus on October 30, 2025

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The latest film from Montanus, “Cascadia – In the Shadow of Giants,” follows the duo’s bikepacking journey through the vast wilderness along the Oregon Timber Trail. It’s a reminder of how small we are beneath towering peaks and endless forests and how deeply we belong to the land that endures beyond us. Watch it and find a photo gallery from the trip plus a behind-the-scenes look at their rigs here…