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Our 12 Most Popular Articles of 2019

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 3, 2020

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Looking back, 2019 was another amazing year for bikepacking. There were more interesting new bikes, events, stories, and gear than ever before. We rounded up the articles that grabbed the most attention for this list of our 12 most popular posts of the year. See them all here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Miles’ Favorite Gear of 2019

By Miles Arbour on December 23, 2019

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Next up in our Editor’s Dozen gear lists, Miles shares his thoughts on some components, clothing, and events that stood out in 2019. After six months on the road, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast and back again, Miles has packed in his fair share of riding. Here are a dozen items that have continued to prove their usefulness, over and over again…

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Editor’s Dozen: Cass’ Favorite Gear of 2019

By Cass Gilbert on December 17, 2019

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It’s always hard to squeeze everything we like most into our Awards series. So this year, we’re adding in an Editor’s Dozen – gear, routes, and more – that didn’t make it into our main roundup posts. To kick off, here’s Cass’ pick of 2019, covering family bikepacking, a cargo plus bike, favourite routes, fancy carbon wheels, a Dyneema hip pack, a magic bungee cord, and more…

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2019 Bikepacking Gear of The Year

By Logan Watts on December 10, 2019

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The second installment of our 2019 Bikepacking Awards recognizes the gear that’s impressed us this year. Find our top picks in a dozen categories, including Best New Component, Best Tools, and Top Five Bikepacking Bikes. Plus, some thoughts on the bikes that are already on our radar for 2020…

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2019 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Team Work on December 5, 2019

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To reflect on another inspiring year in the bikepacking community, we’re delighted to announce our 2019 Bikepacking Awards. Kicking off this three-part series, we’ll first honor the creative endeavors of talented bikepackers by showcasing their work with 30 awards in nine different categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, and Best Writing…

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Tripel Hub and Boyd Ridgeline Wheels Review

By TJ Kearns on November 29, 2019

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During our recent quest to find durable, adequately wide wheels for gravel drop-bar bikepacking rigs, we identified Boyd’s Ridgeline wheels as a promising option. Now that we’ve put them to the test with gear-breaker TJ Kearns at the helm, here’s the full review…

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Stupid Pony 2019: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on November 22, 2019

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What was initially thought to be a bad idea turned into a successful inaugural edition of the Stupid Pony, an event that travels across Utah’s West Desert along the historic Pony Express route. Here’s a recap from organizer Bobby Kennedy, including photos from several different participants…

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Reader’s Rig: Cameron’s Mahall Bikeworks Gravel Machine

By Guest on November 15, 2019

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This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Cameron Sanders, whose custom Mahall Bikeworks gravel machine has been pushed well beyond its intended limits on backcountry trips in Alaska and Oregon and is still going strong. Read all about the bike’s backstory here…

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Salsa Spearfish Review

By Logan Watts on November 12, 2019

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We’ve been testing the latest Salsa Spearfish since May and have put over 1,500 miles on it for this long-term review. Find out how the Spearfish performs with 29 x 2.6” tires, what makes it best in class for bikepacking, and how it compares to other short-travel 29ers on the trail…

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Prairie Velo Tour 2019: Event Recap

By Miles Arbour on November 11, 2019

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The Prairie Velo Tour, an event supported by Bonjour Manitoba, was designed to promote the wide variety of gravel in the region, plus showcase local food and culture. We reached out to event organizer Brian Szklarczuk for photos and a recap from the tour…

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Scotti and Ernie Lechuga Finish Arkansas High Country Race in Record Time

By Miles Arbour on November 10, 2019

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Congratulations to Scotti and Ernie Lechuga who finished the Arkansas High Country Race route in a record time of 5 days, 18 hours, and 24 minutes. Find the details on their ride here, including a reflection from Scotti…

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Touring the San Juan Huts Gravel Grinder

By Guest on October 8, 2019

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Last summer, Hunter Ellis and a ragtag bunch of friends and family took on the San Juan Huts Gravel Grinder, a three-day route that connects Grand Junction to Moab and takes advantage of a network of stocked backcountry huts. See their story of riding through geological wonders, mingling with colorful locals, and learning to ride as a group…