Dispatch

To celebrate the arrival of cooler weather after a hot summer in Phoenix, Arizona, Rage Cycles and Hashknife, a local all-terrain bicycle group, snuck out into the desert for a campout in Tonto National Forest. Find a short recap from Wyatt Spalding, photos of everyone’s rigs, and watch the 13-minute video he put together from the trip here…

Rob Dawson’s latest video, “Fronting Up,” follows the riders of this year’s Tour Te Waipounamu event in New Zealand, shedding a little light on what it takes to ride the length of the South Island. Watch the 90-minute video with photos here…

Ever wondered how DT Swiss makes their spokes, adds graphics, or builds their wheels? Well, you’re in luck. Neil took a field trip to their North American facility last month, where he got the inside scoop on all that and more. Find the video tour and photo gallery here…

Dedicated to his late friend Nat Wilson, “Pot of Coffee” is Matt Westfall’s self-shot video from his time riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Jasper, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find a short reflection and photos from Matt and watch the nearly two-hour video he made here…

In her latest video, “Medicine Land,” Rebecca Rusch heads into Bears Ears National Monument with Steve “Doom” Fassbinder to bike, climb, and regenerate physically and mentally after an injury. Watch it here…

In his latest film, Finn Skogen discovers a new purpose for an old, worn-out jacket during a bikepacking ride in Montana. With the inventive touch of Buck Products, Finn’s once-forgotten anorak is transformed, finding a new lease on life and embracing a fresh role on the trail. Watch “Frankenbag” here.

Maya Christofori was the first solo female finisher at this year’s Seven Serpents event in Slovenia, finishing the 850km route in just 4 days, 16 hours, and 55 minutes. Find a reflection from Maya, photos from the event, and the official event video here…

Sneak Peaks is a fixed-route, unsupported, single-stage bikepacking expedition through the Italian Dolomites and Triglav Mountains in Slovenia. Over 130 riders participated in this year’s inaugural event, split between three routes ranging from 500 to 1,100 kilometers. Find two thrilling rider recaps and a stunning selection of photos here…

Originally published February 2019, last updated September 2024 Consider this as part three in a Gear Index subset all about bottle cages, cargo carriers, and boss-mounted bags for carrying extra […]

Chris Wilson of PNW Bikepacking is back with a fresh video. This time, he reports in from the roughly 700-mile Oregon Timber Trail, where he joined this year’s riders in the annual grand depart. Find his engrossing 50-minute video from the iconic route here…