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Austere Manufacturing Pin Ladder Lock Review
9 May 25 Miles Arbour / accessoriesBuilding on the success of their popular cam buckles, Austere Manufacturing from Washington is back with their second product, a beautiful CNC machined ladder lock buckle. We’ve been playing around with a few ahead of today’s release. Find our first look, thoughts and photos from some bag makers who’ve been experimenting with them, and details here…
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No Going Back: A Colorado Trail Story (Film)
4 May 17 Miles Arbour / video“No Going Back” follows Eliza Sampey’s attempt to become the first woman to complete a multi-sport traversal of the 500-mile Colorado Trail, bikepacking the bike-legal sections and fastpacking the wilderness sections where bikes are not allowed. Watch the 15-minute film here…
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The Best Rear Racks for Bikepacking? (Video)
6 May 16 Logan Watts / accessoriesAs of late, there’s been a resurgence of minimal rear racks with lightweight designs and more off-road-friendly features. In our newest YouTube video, Neil walks through several of his favorite models and talks about what rear racks offer over seat packs. Watch it here…
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Cycling to Argentina EP8: The Pacific Coast (Video)
4 May 15 Lucas Winzenburg / videoThe eighth episode of the “Cycling to Argentina” video series from Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo finds them back in the United States and making their way down the Pacific Coast Highway, enjoying a break from the wintry conditions they experienced in Alaska and Canada. Catch up with their ride through the Olympic Peninsula and further south into Oregon here…
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Bikepacking the EDT Section 8: The Florida Divide (Video)
1 May 8 Logan Watts / planThis past winter, Dwayne and Michele Allgire tackled the 1,150-mile (1,851-kilometer) Segment 8 of the Eastern Divide Trail. They took 16 days to finish the route from Tallahassee to Key West and made a video to document their ride. You can watch it here, alongside an excellent gallery of photos…
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Behind the Scenes of “Relentless Ride”
3 May 2 Guest / videoKombi Creative’s latest film, “Relentless Ride,” shares the story of the 2021 Arkansas High Country Race as riders push their limits and discover what their bodies and minds are capable of. Read a behind-the-scenes perspective on the film from rider Seth Wood, watch the trailer, and find a link to the full film on Vimeo on Demand here…
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Rambler Bags Panniers Review
11 Apr 27 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsNot quite micro panniers but still not full-sized panniers, the Rambler Bags Panniers are low-profile and spacious and feature a timeless aesthetic that’s easy to love. Miles and Emily have been bikepacking in Australia for the last month, and they report back on how the panniers have been holding up. Find their review here…
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Review: New Duro Crux 29 x 3.25″ and 27.5 x 3.25″ tires
46 Apr 26 Cass Gilbert / gearIf you’ve lamented the decrease in tire options for 27.5 and 29+ bikes, there’s finally some good news! Developed in conjunction with Jones Bikes, Duro’s chunky Crux is now available in 27.5 x 3.25″ and 29 x 3.25″ sizes, featuring new D-Tech casing and a tubeless-ready design. Find our review of the Duro Crux 29 and 27.5 here…
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The European Divide Trail: 7800km from Norway to Portugal (Video)
4 Apr 24 Lucas Winzenburg / videoLast summer, ultra-endurance cyclist Angus Young from the UK set out to establish a competitive fastest known time on the European Divide Trail, which spans 7,800 kilometers (4,850 miles) between Norway and Portugal. A little over a month after setting out from the continent’s northern reaches, he did exactly that. You can watch the full 20-minute film documenting his journey here…
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Way Out There: Jenny Tough and the Empowerment of Adventure (Video)
2 Apr 17 Lucas Winzenburg / video“Way Out There” is a new video from Canyon Bicycles that features Jenny Tough’s story of discovering how she could use bikepacking to connect with nature, push her limits, and see places that would otherwise be out of reach. Featuring footage from beautiful British Columbia and her 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race win, the video offers an uplifting message. Watch it here…
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Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 Flat Review: All Terrain Bikepacking Shoes
20 Apr 14 Miles Arbour / apparelWhen searching for a versatile flat-pedal shoe for a two-month bikepacking trip in Australia, Miles and Emily turned to the Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 Flat shoes. After three weeks and more than 1,000 kilometers of riding from the coast to the continent’s tallest mountain, they’re starting to look very promising as a mixed-terrain bikepacking shoe. Read the review here…
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Garmin InReach Messenger Review
22 Apr 6 Neil Beltchenko / accessoriesBikepacking often takes us to remote areas with limited cell coverage. If something unfortunate happens to you or a group member, knowing you can communicate to get help is reassuring. Satellite messengers are nothing new, but they’ve gone through many refinements over the years. In our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Garmin InReach Messenger and discusses why he likes it over the InReach Mini.