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Mulberry Gap Bikepacking Addiction (video)
2 Oct 19 Logan Watts / videoOur friends from one of our favorite spots on the east coast, Mulberry Gap, star in this new video about “the bikepacking addiction” by Jamis Bikes…
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32 mi. / 51 km1 daysEagle-Hardscrabble Overnighter
2 Oct 18 Guest Routes USAFilled with a ridgeline traverse and sage surfing singletrack, the Eagle-Hardscrabble Overnighter is a 24-hour bikepacking adventure that explores the high desert and high alpine terrain surrounding Eagle, Colorado. -
Inside The Tuscany Trail (Video)
4 Oct 15 Logan Watts / videoBombtrack Bicycle Co just released this full documentary following their trip along the Tuscany Trail. Watch the film here and find a map of the route, plus a nice photoset from rider Matty Waudby…
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45 mi. / 72 km2 daysFrog Lake Loop
7 Oct 8 Guest Routes USAThe Frog Lake Loop hops along four lakes in Mt. Hood National Forest to make a perfect overnight escape for lake bathing and mountainside views. The route offers smooth singletrack and flowing gravel roads in between towering Douglas firs and ponderosa pines. The route also goes through Little Crater Lake, a geological oddity that showcases the magical wonder of the region… -
62 mi. / 100 km2 daysThe Finger Lakes Overnighter
16 Oct 4 Miles Arbour USAThe Finger Lakes Overnighter is an approachable multi-surface loop that starts and ends in the small village of Watkins Glen, New York. The route follows a mix of country roads, gravel, and a few lesser known trails within the Finger Lakes National Forest. It explores the beautiful countryside and includes several waterfalls along the way. This 62-mile route is a great warm up ride, perfect for families or those with limited bikepacking experience... -
Suilven Escape (film)
12 Sep 16 Logan Watts / videoMicro-adventurer Alastair Humphreys escapes downtown London via train on a folding-bike-rafting expedition to Suilven, a remote mountain in Scotland. Along the way he and Temujin Doran made this lovely film about the trip, the mountain, and the visual and written poetry that surrounds it…
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PEdALED Jary All-Road Collection: First Look
16 Sep 12 Logan Watts / apparelPEdALED just released its first merino wool garment line solely dedicated to off-road cycling. We had a chance to give the Jary Collection a look before the launch. Here are details, photos, and impressions…
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Bike to Bugs (film)
3 Sep 11 Logan Watts / videoKona sponsored rider Gretchen Leggitt created this incredible animation to tell the story of her bikepacking trip along Canada’s Great Trail to climb in the Bugaboo Mountains…
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Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Wool Socks and Gloves Review
6 Sep 5 Miles Arbour / apparelThe Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Socks and Gloves utilize a soft knit fabric, waterproof membrane, and moisture wicking lining to keep your extremities warm and dry on the wettest of days. Miles got his hands (and feet) on both for a mix of all-weather commuting and gravel exploration. Read his thoughts here…
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Zipp’s Service Course 70 XPLR Handlebar by the Numbers
13 Sep 4 Logan Watts / gearThe Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR is a new drop handlebar designed specifically for big mixed terrain rides, with comfort and gear hauling in mind. We had the chance to attend a presentation by Zipp about the bars and give the SL 70 XPLR a look. Here’s a set of photos and our initial takeaways…
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Brooks x SRMR (film)
4 Sep 1 Logan Watts / videoFilmmaker Cyril Chermin recently released this brilliant mini-documantary set in Kyrgyzstan during the Silk Road Mountain Race. The film blends footage of women riding the event with that of Kyrgyz women to look at important perspectives often overlooked in race coverage…
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Revelate Shrew Seat Bag Review
5 Aug 29 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsJust launched, the Revelate Shrew is their smallest seat bag yet and works with just two straps, on any seatpost and any bike. This compact creature is designed for day rides, full-suspension rigs with dropper posts (and not much room), or small riders looking a little extra packing capacity. Here’s our review…
