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On Her Own: Bikepacking from Hamburg to North Cape (Film)
5 Jan 5 Miles Arbour / video“On Her Own” is a new film by Fabienne Engel that documents Wiebke Lühmann’s 3,500-kilometer solo journey from Hamburg, Germany, to North Cape, Norway. Watch the 35-minute film and find some photos and background on the trip here…
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Fidlock Water Bottle Review: Hydration with a Twist
21 Jan 4 Miles Arbour / gearFidlock water bottles offer a variety of magnetic Twist-action mounts that feature a quick-access design to replace traditional bottle cages. They’ve designed a system that’s low-profile and compatible with a wide range of bikes. Find a closer look at the entire suite in this detailed review…
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The Last Frontier (Video)
21 Jan 3 Logan Watts / videoIn this new three-part video series, Marc Altena documents a journey through the heart of the Italian Alps, capturing a mind-boggling set of footage along the way. Watch all three videos here, alongside some stills from the trip…
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Cycling to Argentina EP4: Our Last Week in Alaska (Video)
0 Dec 29 Lucas Winzenburg / videoThe fourth episode of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s “Cycling to Argentina” series finds the pair at the tail end of their Alaskan ride as they pedal the scenic Denali Highway and make their way to the border of the Yukon in northwest Canada. Watch the 10-minute video and catch up on the first few episodes here…
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Bike Industry Standards on Trial: Worthy Innovation or Marketing Hype? (Parts 1-3)
91 Dec 26 Logan Watts / gearIn this series, we take a look at bike industry standards that have materialized over the years and ask: are they worthy innovations or marketing hype? Find all three videos below, where we cover 18 topics ranging from Boost hub spacing, wheel sizes, and tire widths to ultra-wide drop-bars, wireless shifting, flat-mount brakes, and gravel suspension forks. Plus, find the corresponding results from our reader survey here…
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Our 12 Most Popular Articles of 2022
5 Dec 22 Logan Watts / plogWe published nearly 1,200 original articles and dispatches in 2022, as well as guides for 52 bikepacking routes that total some 20,000 kilometers (~12,000 miles). To celebrate, we take a look back at the 12 articles that received the most attention on the site in 2022. Find a roundup of our dozen most popular posts of the year here…
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Essential Layering for Bikepacking: The Six-pack Method
137 Dec 19 Logan Watts / apparelWhen the mercury drops and temps fluctuate, a layering clothing strategy is the preferred minimalist method for bikepacking and bicycle touring. In this guide, we dig into a six-piece plan that many of us use and agree on for big expeditions and weekend outings alike. Plus, find mini-reviews of a bunch of our favorite garments that we’ve put to the test over the years in multiple layering categories…
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The Delight Alone: A Bikepacking Short Film
3 Dec 19 Logan Watts / videoOur friend Hannah from the Queer Cyclist YouTube channel made a lovely short film about a bikepacking trip with a few friends on the Chauga River Ramble this summer. Watch it here…
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Bags by Bird (BXB) Tail Grab Review
3 Dec 14 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsReleased earlier this fall, the Bags By Bird Tail Grab is a unique handlebar bag that comes in two sizes, has a rando-style flap opening, and offers quick-access storage for ride essentials. We’ve been testing both the Lil’ Tail Grab and the Big Tail Grab for the last couple of months to see what they’re all about. Find our review here…
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The Slymefoot Slide (Film)
1 Dec 13 Logan Watts / videoSlymefoot Slyde is a new film documenting a three-day bikepacking adventure in Northumberland, UK, in search of England’s last clean rivers and healthy fish, following the River Breamish and Coquet. Watch the film and find out more about the route here…
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FlipFuel Review: Canister Fuel Transfer Device
19 Dec 12 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe FlipFuel fuel transfer device allows you to transfer gas from one canister to the next, which means you can consolidate those partly filled fuel canisters and avoid having to pedal into the backcountry with a half-full one. We had the chance to put one to the test for this review…
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Grayl UltraPress Ti Water Filter Review
10 Dec 12 Miles Arbour / gearThe new Grayl UltraPress Ti is simple to use, fits in a bottle cage, and holds water for drinking while on the go. We’ve been testing one for a few months for this review. Find that as well as more on the BottleLock Hip Pack and the Arundel Loonie Bin Cage here…