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Weekend Snapshot

By Lucas Winzenburg on October 20, 2025

3 Discussion

In today’s Weekend Snapshot, we spin the globe and land in California, Hungary, and Utah, checking in with a few folks from our worldwide bikepacking community who recently carved out some time to get away and ride. Find vignettes from their travels here…

InspirationYour Stories

Slow Coast 2025: Reflecting on the Best Weekend of Summer

By Miles Arbour on

13 Discussion

The second annual Slow Coast event brought together 50 riders for a fun-filled bikepacking weekender linking the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Discovery Islands. After some pondering, Miles wonders where the event fits between a group bikepacking ride and a guided trip and whether it should be considered bikepacking at all. Find his reflection centered around these questions with photos here…

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

REEB Sam’s Pants Review

By Neil Beltchenko on October 16, 2025

22 Discussion

Earlier this year, REEB announced the return of the Sam’s Pants, their long-standing drop-bar bike. Neil’s been testing it over the past month on everything from short day rides to a bikepacking trip, putting in over 300 miles for a full test. Watch and read the REEB Sam’s Pants review here…

CultureInspiration

Bikes of Bespoked Dresden 2025: Attendee Edition

By Lucas Winzenburg on

15 Discussion

Wrapping up our coverage of the 2025 Bespoked show in Dresden, Germany, we turn our lens toward the visitors who attended, highlighting an eclectic sampling of the everyday bikes we saw throughout the weekend. For a change of pace, explore a diverse gallery of portraits of around 30 people and their bikes here…

Bikepacking BikesHandbuilt Bikes

Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 2)

By Josh Meissner on October 13, 2025

11 Discussion

Continuing our in-depth coverage of Bespoked Dresden 2025, we’re showcasing another sundry mix of incredible handbuilt bikes and other unique finds from the expansive airport terminal space. Explore another gallery of bikes and find details about the folks who made them here…

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Bespoked Dresden Attendee Bike Portrait Photoshoot

By Nic Morales on October 10, 2025

1 Discussion

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

Bikepacking GearComponents

Wolf Tooth Pedals Review: CTRL + ALT + DEL

By Neil Beltchenko on October 9, 2025

28 Discussion

Wolf Tooth just dropped a trio of SPD-compatible pedals (CTRL, ALT, DEL) with a slick party trick: tool-simple, adjustable Q-factor for a dialed stance on any bike. Neil tested the CTRL and ALT trail and XC pedals and came away impressed. Find our full Wolf Tooth pedals review for ride impressions, specs, and pros/cons here, plus a back-to-back comparison with Shimano SPDs.

CultureInspirationYour Stories

Le Pilgrimage: Stories of our Journeys

By Guest on October 2, 2025

3 Discussion

Pilgrimage, not podiums. Le Pilgrimage trades finish times for shared meals, tough stages, and the stories riders carry home—Galibier-level grit by day, long-table camaraderie by night. Meet the “Pilgrims,” hear why community beats competition, and feel how a hard ride becomes a lasting tale.

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Restrap Switch Pannier Review

By Nic Morales on September 17, 2025

19 Discussion

New to the British brand’s lineup is the Restrap Switch Pannier, a micro-pannier that uses a minimal mounting technology to attach to two bottle bosses, typically found on fork blades. Nic took a detailed look at these new bags to see if they’re useful for bikepacking and in line with the quality he’s come to expect from the Yorkshire maker…

Dispatch

Friday Debrief: Voile Strap Extender, a UK Triple Crown Attempt, Plant-Based Bottles, and More…

By Team Work on September 12, 2025

12 Discussion

This week’s Debrief features 95% plant-based bottles, Concrete Revolt bar tape, the new Fairweather Dodo, tire clearance talk, Voile strap extenders, three events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

2026 Tour Divide

By Miles Arbour on September 10, 2025

0 Discussion

The 2026 Tour Divide takes place on Friday, June 12th at 8AM. Race the length of Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, from Banff to New Mexico, 2,745 miles of ultra-endurance bikepacking.

DispatchNew Components

The New 27.2mm IRD Airdrop Dropper Seatpost Comes in Silver

By Logan Watts on

18 Discussion

The 27.2mm IRD Airdrop Dropper Seatpost is a cable-free, lever-actuated dropper that comes in a classic satin silver/nickel finish, perfect for vintage MTBs and steel gravel rigs. Find all the details here…