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The Burrally and Spain’s Remarkable Rights of Way

By Cass Gilbert on May 26, 2021

34 Discussion

Spain is nothing less than a dirt-touring utopia, especially in Valencia, where the Burrally showcases the country’s abundant beauty, the richness of its culture, and its extensive network of gravel roads. Cass Gilbert reports in from his time along the route and celebrates Europe’s remarkable rights of way…

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Deadhorse Diving Board: Bikepacking the Haul Road

By Guest on May 17, 2021

20 Discussion

Despite being a relatively inexperienced bikepacker, Brett Woodward took a leap of faith and flew to the top of the world in Deadhorse, Alaska, for an unforgettable three-month ride back south. Find his recap of the rugged and remote Dalton Highway segment of his trip here…

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Time Travelers: Back to the Present Moment

By Josh Meissner on May 3, 2021

28 Discussion

After months of lockdowns and dreary winter days, Joshua Meissner and friends seized a perfect weather window for an overnight bikepacking escape from Berlin that turned into something much longer—or so it seemed. Find his story of learning to slow down time by tuning into the present here…

Henry Coe (Trial by Fire) Overnighter

By Guest Routes on April 22, 2021

11 Discussion

Henry Coe State Park is less than an hour away from San Jose and Silicon Valley but feels a thousand miles and years removed. With 88,000 acres of largely undeveloped […]

Bikepacking BikesDrop-bar & Gravel Bike Reviews

Decathlon Riverside Touring 920 Review: Split Personality

By Miles Arbour on April 21, 2021

66 Discussion

With a well-rounded build kit, a dynamo hub, and all the mounting points you could ever need, the Decathlon Riverside Touring 920 is purpose-built for the long haul. Priced at around $1,800 USD, we were curious to see if this wallet-friendly adventure rig was as capable on the dirt as it is on paper. Find our review here…

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2021 Easton Overland Team Announced

By Miles Arbour on April 14, 2021

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Easton Overland just announced their 2021 athlete lineup, which includes several returning members and some fresh faces. Easton put together a video introducing the team, who’ll be racing in several major gravel events in the US this year. Watch it here, along with a short bio of each rider…

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2021 Spring Solstice Spoon Swap: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on April 7, 2021

4 Discussion

Celebrating the first day of spring, the Spring Solstice Spoon Swap provided a night of spoon swapping and camaraderie in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Find a recap from Matt Burris and photos taken by other participants here…

Bikepacking BikesHardtail ReviewsRigid & Plus Bike Reviews

Nordest Sardinha Review: One Size Fits

By Logan Watts on March 30, 2021

88 Discussion

With compelling geometry, all the right provisions, and an historically contemplative name, the Nordest Sardinha has been on our radar since it was first announced. Fortunately, we finally got to put the Sardinha II through its paces for this long-term review. Find all the details and loads of photos here…

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Rad Women of Bikepacking Part 3 – Creatives

By Jess Daddio on March 17, 2021

16 Discussion

If time in the saddle gives you the urge to create, you’re not alone. In Part III of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series, we’re highlighting creatives on wheels. These women are storytellers and image makers whose love for riding goes hand-in-hand with their passion for creating. From hand-drawn maps to first-person narratives, their creations captivate, celebrate, educate, and advocate…

Feature Stories

Slower: Looking Closer to Home

By Josh Meissner on March 12, 2021

29 Discussion

Originally published in the fifth issue of The Bikepacking Journal, Slower is a pertinent piece about taking the time to appreciate your own backyard, no matter where that may be. Read Joshua Meissner’s story of tuning in to the often overlooked wonders of rural Eastern Germany here…

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Andrea and Jake’s Surly Disc Truckers: A Story of Migration

By Cass Gilbert on March 11, 2021

31 Discussion

Last year, Andrea and Jake, a couple from El Salvador and the US, prepared to embark on a long-planned bike tour across Latin America just as a pandemic began taking hold. Discover what drove them south nonetheless and read about the issues facing those migrating north here, along with the story of their metamorphosis from bike tourers to bikepackers…

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Ways to Attach Water Bottles and Add Cage Mounts to Your Bike

By Logan Watts on March 8, 2021

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Updated on March 8, 2022 With the growing popularity of eyelet-mounted bags and cargo cages, bike tourers and bikepackers are increasingly looking for ways to add mounts to their fork […]