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The Lanna Kingdom

By Guest Routes on January 30, 2023

224 Discussion

Idolised by generations of travellers, Thailand needs little introduction. For many, “the land of smiles” is synonymous with tropical beaches, bustling cities, and full-moon parties. But, away from the tourist […]

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Mone Light Bar Review: Sit Back and Shred

By Miles Arbour on January 26, 2023

37 Discussion

The Monē Light Bar is a wide carbon riser bar designed to pair nicely with modern mountain bikes that could benefit from more rise and sweep. Miles has been testing one out on a variety of bikes to see how it stacks up against other handlebars. Find his thoughts after several months of use here…

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Future Family Bikepacking Rig? (Video)

By Neil Beltchenko on January 19, 2023

13 Discussion

In our latest YouTube video, Neil shares his current family commuter and how it might morph into their future family bikepacking rig. Plus, find a list of the gear that’s impressed him along the way and thoughts on the process…

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Complete List of 29” Drop-Bar Mountain Bikes

By Logan Watts on January 13, 2023

288 Discussion

Originally published October 2020, major update January 2023 As mentioned in part one, 650B Gravel(plus) Bikes, bikepacking bikes come in all shapes and sizes. Drop-bar mountain bikes are one of […]

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Fidlock Water Bottle Review: Hydration with a Twist

By Miles Arbour on January 4, 2023

21 Discussion

Fidlock water bottles offer a variety of magnetic Twist-action mounts that feature a quick-access design to replace traditional bottle cages. They’ve designed a system that’s low-profile and compatible with a wide range of bikes. Find a closer look at the entire suite in this detailed review…

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2023 Veneto Trail Route Announced

By Guest on December 29, 2022

4 Discussion

The 2023 Veneto Trail is scheduled for the end of next June, and the organizers just announced updated route and registration details. We reached out to co-organizer Andrea Securo for an update on what riders can expect. Find it here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles’ Favorite Gear of 2022

By Miles Arbour on

14 Discussion

Next up in our annual editors’ gear picks series, Miles shares some of his favourite items from 2022. Find a dozen products that have seen a significant amount of use in the Pacific Northwest or have impressed him from a design and functionality standpoint here…

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A Decade of Gratitude + 2022 Accomplishments & 2023 Plans

By Logan Watts on December 26, 2022

45 Discussion

As we celebrate our 10th year, we’d like to offer a sincere thank you to our readers and members who’ve joined us for the ride. Find that and a brief history of the site, what we accomplished in 2022, and where we see ourselves going in 2023 here…

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Our 12 Most Popular Articles of 2022

By Logan Watts on December 22, 2022

5 Discussion

We published nearly 1,200 original articles and dispatches in 2022, as well as guides for 52 bikepacking routes that total some 20,000 kilometers (~12,000 miles). To celebrate, we take a look back at the 12 articles that received the most attention on the site in 2022. Find a roundup of our dozen most popular posts of the year here…

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Tour de Kook: An Australian Surfpacking Adventure

By Guest on December 14, 2022

11 Discussion

After their van’s engine blew out and left them with no way of continuing their nomadic life along Australia’s East Coast, Ruby Woodruff and her partner built a makeshift trailer and rack and continued their surfing adventure by bike. Find Ruby’s story of their haphazard journey and a fun 30-minute video documenting their experiences here…

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Tumbleweed Stargazer Ti Review

By Logan Watts on November 29, 2022

51 Discussion

Just announced, the new Tumbleweed Stargazer Ti is a titanium version of the revered steel drop-bar dirt-touring bike of the same name. We had the chance to put one to the test on our local trails and dirt roads before taking it on a 700-mile loaded bikepacking trip to see how it compares to its chromoly sibling. Find all the details in this full review…

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New Aeroe Spider Fat Rack Announced

By Miles Arbour on November 22, 2022

7 Discussion

The new Aeroe Spider Fat Rack is an updated version of their modular quick-attachment rack designed specifically for fat bikes with up to 5″ wide tires. Check it out here…