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Source to Sea: River Tay (Audio Story)
0 Dec 8 Logan Watts / plogIn the second installment of “Source to Sea,” endurance cyclists Lee Craigie and Jenny Graham bike, hike, and packraft from the faint source of Scotland’s River Tay to where it meets the sea at the Firth of Tay. Along the way, they produced five audio episodes that document the journey. Listen to their story and find a map of their route here…
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Source to Sea: River Dee (Audio Story)
0 Dec 6 Logan Watts / plogIn the first of three “Source to Sea” projects, Scottish endurance cyclists Lee Craigie and Jenny Graham bike, hike, and packraft from the trickling source of the River Dee to its estuary at the sea. Along the way, they produced six audio episodes that document the journey. Listen to their story and find a map of their route here…
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Safari – Bikepacking Adventure (Video)
1 Dec 2 Lucas Winzenburg / videoFour friends take on a four-day bikepacking trip across Southern France in “Safari,” an amusing nine-minute video produced in collaboration with Helmut Equipement. Watch it here…
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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear of 2021
16 Dec 1 Neil Beltchenko / accessoriesIn our latest video, Neil walks through 12 of his favorite cycling products that were new to him in 2021, bikepacking gear ranging from recycled bags to Neil’s new found favorite instant coffee, all priced under $150…
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Introducing the Amigo Bug Out
17 Nov 29 Logan Watts / bikesCreated by Nashville-based frame builder Zach Small, the new Amigo Bug Out is an “adventure bike for burnouts and weirdos,” and we think it looks pretty cool. The Bug Out features a Tange Prestige steel frame with rotating dropouts, an IS integrated headtube, and a custom yoke. Learn all about it here, alongside an interview with Zach…
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Scotti Lechuga’s Arkansas High Country Race Packlist (Video)
5 Nov 23 Miles Arbour / gear-listsScotti Lechuga just released a video outlining the Arkansas High Country Race packlist used during her record-setting ride at this year’s event. Watch it here…
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SOUTH: The Tour Te Waipounamu Story (Film Trailer)
1 Nov 22 Miles Arbour / videoThe Tour Te Waipounamu is a bikepacking race that travels 1,300km from the northernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island to Slope Point in the south. The organizers put together a film documenting the inaugural event, which is available through Vimeo on Demand as of today. Watch the trailer here and rent the full film here…
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Video Route Report: Pine Mountain Observatory Loop
1 Nov 22 Logan Watts / planBack in May, Chris Wilson rode the Pine Mountain Observatory loop just outside of Bend, Oregon. Along the way, he made this video to document the route and took a few nice photos of the amazing night sky. Find the report here…
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Wolf Tooth Valais Review: The Best Little Bikepacking Accessory?
13 Nov 22 Logan Watts / accessoriesIn our latest video, Neil shares one of his long time favorite little accessories: the Wolf Tooth Valais. And although it’s a very small component, it’s absolutely necessary for bikepacking with a dropper post and quite useful in other ways. Here’s why…
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Hudski Bikes Itzarack Front Rack Review
3 Nov 17 Miles Arbour / accessoriesCalifornia-based Hudski Bikes just released a new front rack that’s designed to accommodate panniers, baskets, and other cargo all at once. We’ve been testing the Hudski Itzarack for quite some time and put together this review to coincide with today’s release. Check it out here…
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First Ride with the New PNW Rover Hip Pack
12 Nov 16 Logan Watts / accessoriesThe new PNW Rover Hip Pack has a smart adjustment system, detachable bottle holder, loads of organizing sleeves and details, and a well-proportioned design for use with a small camera. Check it out here and read our first impressions after using it on a 130-mile overnighter bikepacking trip…
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2021 Pan Celtic Race Video
4 Nov 15 Miles Arbour / videoAfter a postponed 2020 event, more than 70 riders showed up for this year’s Pan Celtic Race grand depart, following a 1,240-mile route through Cornwall, South West England, and Wales. The official event video just went live, and you can watch it here…