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Austere Manufacturing 1″ Pin Ladder Lock: First Look
5 Sep 8 Miles Arbour / accessoriesBuilding on the 3/4″ ladder lock buckle Austere Manufacturing released this spring, the new 1″ Pin Ladder Lock is compatible with any gear that uses 1″ webbing. We got our hands on a couple of buckles for today’s release. Find our first look here…
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Beginnings: Bikepacking Iceland (Video)
0 Sep 7 Lucas Winzenburg / videoJust released, “Beginnings: Bikepacking Iceland” is a fresh video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across the south of Iceland. Find the nine-minute video and a gallery of images here…
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BikeYoke Sagma Review: A Suspension Saddle!?
18 Sep 6 Neil Beltchenko / gearCan a saddle with built-in suspension offer more comfort on long rides? The BikeYoke Sagma features integrated elastomers designed to reduce vibrations and remedy saddle suffering. In our latest review, we dig into the details after trail riding and bikepacking with the Sagma Carbon for several months…
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The Hardest Race on Earth: Racing the Tour Divide (Film)
4 Aug 31 Logan Watts / videoIn June, Jack Keogh took on the adventure of a lifetime and rode in the Tour Divide from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the US/Mexico border in New Mexico. His latest film, “The Hardest Race on Earth,” is a tribute to the race and the indomitable courage that fuels us to face such extraordinary challenges. Watch it here…
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69 mi. / 111 km2 days
Campari Long Ride
9 Aug 30 Guest Routes EuropeCampari Long Ride (CLR) is an off-road gravel/mountain bike overnighter loop that runs through the North Apennines between Emilia and Tuscany, crossing one of the lesser-known mountainous regions of Italy. The route aims to share the ancient spirit of these mountains, far away from mainstream tourism... -
Two Prototypes on Two Protoypes (Film)
2 Aug 30 Lucas Winzenburg / video“Two Prototypes on Two Prototypes” is a documentary from our friend Stephan Wieser that follows pals Marc and Matze as they take on the 2021 Bohemian Border Bash Race aboard a couple of prototypes from Focus Bikes. A proper misadventure ensues as they pedal around the borders of Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Watch the 50-minute film here…
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Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage Review + Cargo Straps
19 Aug 29 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe new Wolf Tooth Morse Cargo Cage offers a fresh take on the decade-old oversized overflow cage concept. It borrows a couple of ideas from the brand’s other house-made products and introduces some novel features. We had the chance to slap a pair on the bike and put them to use prior to launch day. Find the review here…
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Outer Shell Everyday Tote Review: Two Bags in One
13 Aug 22 Lucas Winzenburg / bikepacking-bagsReleased last year, the San Francisco-made Outer Shell Everyday Tote features a unique two-in-one design that can change shape to fit snugly into a Wald 137 basket or over your shoulder. Following several months of daily use on commutes and day rides, Lucas reports back with this review…
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Cycling to Argentina EP11: Death Valley (Video)
0 Aug 22 Guest / videoIn episode 11 of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s “Cycling to Argentina” video series, the pair of bikepackers load up on water and supplies to make their way deep into Death Valley National Park. Watch the 24-minute video chronicling their ride through the notoriously harsh environment here…
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56 mi. / 90 km2 days
Wild Nephin Way
3 Aug 21 Guest Routes EuropeWild Nephin Way is a 90-kilometer bikepacking overnighter that winds north into Ireland's last remaining wilderness. Riders will experience some of the rugged Irish west's most beautiful scenery, with commanding ocean and mountain vistas condensed into a coast-to-coast journey. The route encapsulates the island's rich history, echoing the stories of its earliest inhabitants... -
Bikepacking Slovenia’s West Loop (Video)
4 Aug 17 Logan Watts / videoJorn Tuijnman and several riding buddies set out on our Slovenia West Loop earlier this summer. Along the way, Jorn captured the country’s spectacular beauty and documented the good times they had out on the route. Watch the video, find a few photos from their ride, and learn more about the West Loop here…
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Miles and Emily’s Six-Week Australia Bikepacking Kit List
9 Aug 15 Miles Arbour / gear-listsFollowing a month and a half of bikepacking around Australia, Miles and Emily compiled a detailed inventory of their packing lists, including thoughts on what worked and what didn’t. Find a thorough overview of their kits paired with a selection of photos from the charming Munda Biddi Trail and Sydney to Summit route here…