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2020 French Divide Video Series
3 Aug 4 Miles Arbour / newsWith the 2021 French Divide grand depart right around the corner, the organizers recently released a four-episode mini-series highlighting last year’s event. Find photos from the event and all four videos here…
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The First Person to Ride the Colorado Trail fully Self-sufficient
26 Aug 2 Logan Watts / cultureLate Friday, Todd Johnson became the first person to successfully complete the Colorado Trail Race fully self-sufficient, carrying all the food and nutrition he needed over the entirety of the 530-mile course. Read more about Todd’s accomplishment here, and find a list of the food he brought along for the ride…
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Bikepacking In The Peak District (Video)
7 Jul 27 Logan Watts / videoIn his latest video, Barry Godin sets out with his riding partner Allen Boardman to tackle the Dark + White Peak Peek bikepacking route in England’s Peak District. Watch it here, alongside a photo gallery and more about the route…
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Ride Wrap Review: Tailored Protection Kit
6 Jul 21 Miles Arbour / accessoriesAfter several months of use, we take a closer look at how the Ride Wrap Tailored Protection Kit is holding up on the recently reviewed Kona Hei Hei. Find a gallery of images and some thoughts here…
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Rapha Gone Racing: Lael Wilcox at Unbound XL (Video)
9 Jul 16 Miles Arbour / videoIn the latest episode of Rapha Gone Racing, the crew follows Lael Wilcox as she tackles the 358-mile Unbound XL event in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Watch it here, find a gallery of photos, and see the official course route map…
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Happy Yak Meals: Freeze-Dried Flavour
2 Jul 15 Miles Arbour / foodIn our ongoing quest to ride longer, carry less, and eat more, we turn to Happy Yak to sample their line of nutritious freeze-dried meals, all of which are made in Canada. Find Miles’ thoughts on a few of their most popular options here…
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Peter McColgan on the Caucasus Crossing (Video)
5 Jul 15 Logan Watts / videoUltra-endurance cyclist Peter McColgan took on the Caucasus Crossing bikepacking route in the Republic of Georgia back in 2019… on a gravel bike! Watch his video here, which captures some of the dirt roads and singletrack weaving through this magnificent mountain range…
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Here’s the 2021 Swift Campout Video Winner
4 Jul 14 Lucas Winzenburg / videoThis year’s winning Swift Campout Video Challenge submission captures a laid-back solstice overnighter in the hills beyond beautiful Jakarta, Indonesia. Watch Wira Samudra’s winning entry here…
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Sarah Swallow’s 2021 Tour Divide Interview with Jorja Creighton
2 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / newsJorja Creighton of Jambz Distro in Australia sits down with Sarah Swallow to discuss her time on the Tour Divide this year. Watch the entertaining hour-long interview here…
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Why You Should Try Bikepacking Alone (video)
5 Jul 13 Logan Watts / planAlthough it can be daunting, especially your first time, bikepacking alone has many potential benefits. In our latest YouTube video, Neil talks about a few of them, shares thoughts on why he enjoys bikepacking by himself, and provides some tips to do so safely. Watch it here…
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Chasing Altitude (Film)
5 Jul 12 Logan Watts / videoBack in October of 2020, downhill rider Darric Roark hiked up, camped on, and descended Mount Elbert on a unique 14,000-foot overnighter. Filmmaker Davis Yates captured the trip in his latest release, Chasing Altitude. Watch it here…
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A Story to Bear: Thoughts on Grizzly Tragedy in Montana
67 Jul 9 Logan Watts / planYesterday afternoon we had a phone call with Joe and Kim, a couple who were bikepacking the Great Divide and witnessed the terrible and fatal grizzly attack in Montana just a couple of days ago. Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of the victim, Leah Davis Lokan, as well as these two, who want to help inform the community through their story…