Based out of a yurt and a small sugar shack in Vermont, Tanglefoot Cycles designs steel bikes that embrace the idea of time-proven features, with a modern twist. We reached out to learn more about their current bike lineup, as well as Discord Components and Fifth Season Canvas—two sister companies they also run. Check it all out here…
Horace and The Rough Stuff Fellowship is a film from 2014 that features an interview with Dick Phillips about the 1933 and 1958 bicycle trips across Iceland alongside some amazing footage of a more modern mountain bike tour through the country. Watch it here alongside a stunning photo gallery…
These seven (+2) ethical principles for bikepackers aren’t rules; they’re a sound combination of common sense, backcountry wisdom, and guidelines to help preserve where we ride and build a sustainable community. Learn about the seven original principles, two amended tenets, and watch our new Leave No Trace video here…
As a tribute to last year’s Tuscany Trail, the event organizers put together a film documenting the riders’ experiences and the beauty of route itself. Watch the full 13-minute film here…
How do you secure your bike while bikepacking or touring? There are many ways to go about it, some far more secure than others. In our latest video, Neil walks through a few creative solutions, as well as more robust security measures that we’ve used over the years…
In our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2 Bikepack tent after using it for a couple of months prior to its release. Find the detailed review here, along with a few photos and some of Logan’s pros and cons…
Designed and manufactured in British Columbia, the NF DP3 Pants are slim-fit mountain bike pants designed for all-mountain and enduro-style riding. Miles purchased a pair earlier this winter to see if they live up to the hype and how’d they fare for different types of riding. Find his review here…
Into the Dark is a new film from Focus Bikes that follows a group of five riders as they attempt a challenging three-day crossing of Germany’s beautiful Black Forest with no fixed route and only paper maps for navigation. Find the full 20-minute film and some photos from behind the scenes here…
West Coast, a film by Adventure Ultra Cycling, documents Christian Orry’s ride from the German-Danish border to the northernmost city in Denmark. Watch the full 25-minute film here…
