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Dead Ends & Cake (Video)
0 Mar 13 Miles Arbour / videoDead Ends & Cake is a self-supported and self-navigated bikepacking event in eastern Switzerland with fresh cake at each checkpoint. Previously only available on Vimeo On Demand, the organizers just released their 40-minute recap video online, and it’s free to watch. Check it out here…
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Wild Florida: Bikepacking the Spanish 520 (Video)
2 Mar 8 Miles Arbour / video“Wild Florida” is a new video from Robert Schaefer that documents his time riding the Spanish 520 in Florida as his first bikepacking event. Find a brief writeup from Robert, some screen grabs, and the entire 30-minute video here…
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Ryan Duzer, John, and Mira Ride The Grand Dirt Tour (videos)
7 Mar 7 Logan Watts / videoOur friend Ryan Van Duzer recently met up with dogpacking duo John and Mira for a six-day ride on the San José del Pacifico Grand Dirt Tour route down in Oaxaca, Mexico. Along the way, he made this six-part video series documenting their trip. Watch it here…
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When (and How) To Pack Out Your Poop + The Best WAG Bags
18 Mar 7 Logan Watts / tipsWhen traveling in sensitive areas or desert climates, it’s important to understand best practices when it comes to human waste. In our latest video, Neil explains when you should pack out your poop, some proven techniques, and how to carry it safely. Plus, find a list of some of the best “WAG” bags available…
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Bikepacking the Americas / Ecuador (Video)
0 Mar 7 Guest / videoIn this brief installment of Hans de Neve’s “Bikepacking the Americas” video series, he shares some colorful impressions from his time riding a couple of our routes in Ecuador, showcasing the diverse trails, dynamic weather conditions, and local flavors he experienced along the way. Watch the three-minute video here…
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Pathfinder Ti Review: A Tiny and Inexpensive Camp Stove
17 Mar 6 Miles Arbour / gearThe Pathfinder Ti is an ultralight titanium camp stove that packs down small and weighs less than anything we’ve used before. Plus, it’s one of the most affordable canister stoves on the market. Find Miles’ thoughts after using one this winter here, including how it stacks up against other tiny stoves he’s tried…
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The Best Cycling Gloves (For All Weather and Conditions)
82 Mar 2 Team Work / apparelIn this guide and gear roundup, we compiled a list of our favorite cycling gloves and organized them based on temperature range and use. Find a list of the best cycling gloves here, plus our thoughts on glove layering for outings and bikepacking expeditions in changing weather…
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103 mi. / 166 km2 days
Hereford Express Overnighter
17 Feb 27 Guest Routes CanadaThe Hereford Express Overnighter winds through the fields, forests, and rolling countryside of Québec's Eastern Townships and offers some of the best views a gravel cyclist can find in the area. It's a perfect two-day ride for a group of joyful friends who aren't afraid of a little climbing... -
King Cage Mini Thing Cage Review
9 Feb 22 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe new King Cage Mini Thing Cage is a pared-down, two-bolt version of the popular Manything Cage that’s designed to carry bottles (or tallboys) that don’t fit in a standard cage. We’ve been using one for a couple of months for this review…
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HydraPak Flux 1.5L Review + New HydraPak Filters
3 Feb 21 Neil Beltchenko / accessoriesHydraPak recently released several new filters and collapsible bottle systems, including the versatile HydraPak Flux 1.5L. We got a hold of one just before launch for this video review. Learn more here…
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80 mi. / 129 km2 days
Bull Valley Mountains Loop
26 Feb 20 Guest Routes USAWith aspens at its high point, Joshua trees at its low point, and volcanos, reservoirs, and red rock canyons along the way, the Bull Valley Mountains Loop makes a fantastic all-in-one 80-mile overnight bikepacking route... -
2022 Tuatara 1000: A Deep South Journey (Video)
0 Feb 20 Guest / videoCelebrating the why, where, and who of cycling and the places it takes us, the 2022 Tuatara 1000 video captures the adventure of riding last year’s event and uncovers some of its story. You can watch the 26-minute video from stunning New Zealand here…