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41 mi. / 66 km2 daysHopkins Valley Overnighter
3 Nov 11 Guest Routes OceaniaNestled at the foot of New Zealand’s Southern Alps, Hopkins Valley offers a spectacular weekend adventure, away from the usual tourist trails. The 4WD tracks that wind their way along the braided river, provide access to a number of huts and endless camping spots in this beautiful alpine setting. -
Fizik Terra Clima X2 Shoes: 500 Miles In
17 Nov 5 Miles Arbour / apparelAnnounced in September, Miles has already clocked in 500 miles wearing Fizik’s new Terra Clima X2 shoes. From singletrack and river crossings in northeastern Arkansas, to gravel exploration in western Texas, these unique all-mountain clipless riding shoes are proving to be quite impressive. Check out Miles’ initial thoughts here…
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73 mi. / 117 km2 daysBlack Mountain Crossing, South Wales
4 Oct 31 Cass Gilbert EuropeEasily accessed with public transport from Bath, Bristol, and Cardiff, the Black Mountain lies to the west of the Brecons Beacons National Park, in South Wales. This 73 mile, largely un-trafficked and hilly route can be completed in two days, crossing the range twice to form a loop in and out of Aberdare, in the Cynon Valley. Wending through an area pocked with burial mounds, druid stones, caves, and old forts, expect singletrack, drovers' roads, forest roads, and the usual helping of Welsh bogs... -
Pete Basinger goes places on his Wayward (lots of places!)
4 Oct 29 Logan Watts / videoWhy Cycles ambassador and Baja Divide record holder, Pete Basinger, put together this little video to show off all the amazing places the Why Cycles Wayward has taken him…
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37 mi. / 60 km2 daysGoat Mountain Gusto Overnighter
5 Oct 28 Guest Routes USAWhile the Goat Mountain Gusto requires you to harness your inner goat, if you’ve got the legs and the commitment, this trail system is a must-do for pacific northwest riding. Boasting 37 miles of flowy singletrack with loads of natural features, it makes a challenging overnighter or great weekender trip with a lot of small loop options depending on your level of fitness. -
30 mi. / 48 km1.5 daysFish Forks Overnighter
1 Oct 23 Guest Routes USAThe Fish Forks Overnighter offers all the challenges of a deep backcountry trip over the course of just a day and a half. This is “Montana for Montanans,” where the wildlife is abundant, the views are glorious, and the trails will push your limits. -
Mulberry Gap Bikepacking Addiction (video)
4 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)
5 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
8 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
18 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…
