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167 mi. / 269 km5 days
Paramos Conexion
19 Jun 20 Logan WattsThe Páramos Conexión is a linear bikepacking route created to link the well-regarded Oh Boyacá! with our Ruta Chingaza loop. The connector can be used to ride both routes as a one-way journey, which allows riders to take in more of Colombia's incredible high-altitude páramos. -
The New Forager Cycles Link Wrench: First Look
14 Jun 16 Logan Watts / accessoriesForager Cycles just released their new titanium Link Wrench, which combines three common box-end sizes and another unexpected trick in a lightweight and user-friendly package. Learn more about the Forager Link Wrench in this first look…
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Theo’s Rainy Ride on the Tree to Sea Loop and Curve GMX+
10 Jun 13 Guest / planLast month, Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia became the first person (that we know of) to complete the Tree to Sea Loop in British Columbia in 2022, finishing the 1,000-kilometer route in just nine days. He put together a route report, video recap, and bike and gear details. Find it all here…
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Framework Designs Sight Seeker Basket Bag Review
3 Jun 3 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsUpdated last year, the Framework Designs Sight Seeker is a basket bag with a versatile attachment system, magnetic side pockets, and it’s handmade in Australia by a woman-owned and operated business. We’ve been testing one out for several months for this review…
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How to Avoid Zipper Catastrophe: Care and Repair
9 May 26 Logan Watts / planZipper disasters are bound to happen at some point with outdoor gear, whether on bikepacking bags, jackets, or sleeping bags. However, they’re preventable with proper maintenance. In our latest video, Neil talks through various types of zippers, how to avoid breaking them, and how to make them glide like new…
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125 mi. / 201 km3-4 days
The Wilson’s Ramble
101 May 25 Logan Watts USAThe Wilson's Ramble is a quintessential 3-4 day bikepacking route that loops through several spectacular geographic zones around the Wilson Creek watershed and the Linville Gorge Wilderness. The route uses an orchestrated mix of flowing singletrack, remote and rugged forest roads, and graded gravel to provide a great long weekend riding experience that takes in all the highlights of this magical region, including one of the best breweries on the East Coast... -
Adventure Media on The 806 Route (Videos)
2 May 19 Lucas Winzenburg / videoOffering an additional perspective on the Texas Panhandle story we shared last week, the students in the Adventure Media class at Texas Tech put together three videos that chronicle the trip and the experience of learning documentary filmmaking in the field. Watch them all here…
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Unforgettable: A Celebration of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by Bicycle (Film)
10 May 17 Miles Arbour / video“Unforgettable” is a new 40-minute film that documents a group’s 1,650-mile off-road circumnavigation of the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Watch the film and see their route here…
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140 mi. / 225 km2 days
The Morgan Loop
5 May 12 Guest Routes OceaniaThe Morgan Loop is a wonderful, quiet, and relatively long overnighter or weekend loop on solitary dirt roads in an oft-overlooked part of regional South Australia... -
What’s In My Bikepacking Overnighter Gear List? (Video)
13 May 10 Logan Watts / gear-listsIn our latest YouTube video, Neil walks through his rig, bag by bag, to reveal how he consistently packs for any given overnighter bikepacking trip. Watch it here and find his detailed kit list…
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Bontrager Foray Review: One Year Later
9 May 4 Miles Arbour / apparelPositioned as a durable, versatile clipless cycling shoe for trail riding, cyclocross, and gravel, the updated Bontrager Foray Mountain Bike Shoe looks to be a solid contender for bikepacking as well. We’ve been testing a pair for more than a year to find out how they hold up to a wide variety of rides and conditions. Find our review here…
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Why Go Bikepacking in a Group (Video)
4 May 2 Logan Watts / planIn contrast to our “Why Go Bikepacking Alone” piece from last year, Neil’s latest video on our YouTube channel explores the merits of bikepacking with a group, including tips and strategies and the social benefits. Watch it here…