Dispatch

Not quite micro panniers but still not full-sized panniers, the Rambler Bags Panniers are low-profile and spacious and feature a timeless aesthetic that’s easy to love. Miles and Emily have been bikepacking in Australia for the last month, and they report back on how the panniers have been holding up. Find their review here…

If you’ve lamented the decrease in tire options for 27.5 and 29+ bikes, there’s finally some good news! Developed in conjunction with Jones Bikes, Duro’s chunky Crux is now available in 27.5 x 3.25″ and 29 x 3.25″ sizes, featuring new D-Tech casing and a tubeless-ready design. Find our review of the Duro Crux 29 and 27.5 here…

Last summer, ultra-endurance cyclist Angus Young from the UK set out to establish a competitive fastest known time on the European Divide Trail, which spans 7,800 kilometers (4,850 miles) between Norway and Portugal. A little over a month after setting out from the continent’s northern reaches, he did exactly that. You can watch the full 20-minute film documenting his journey here…

“Way Out There” is a new video from Canyon Bicycles that features Jenny Tough’s story of discovering how she could use bikepacking to connect with nature, push her limits, and see places that would otherwise be out of reach. Featuring footage from beautiful British Columbia and her 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race win, the video offers an uplifting message. Watch it here…

When searching for a versatile flat-pedal shoe for a two-month bikepacking trip in Australia, Miles and Emily turned to the Fizik Terra Ergolace X2 Flat shoes. After three weeks and more than 1,000 kilometers of riding from the coast to the continent’s tallest mountain, they’re starting to look very promising as a mixed-terrain bikepacking shoe. Read the review here…

Bikepacking often takes us to remote areas with limited cell coverage. If something unfortunate happens to you or a group member, knowing you can communicate to get help is reassuring. Satellite messengers are nothing new, but they’ve gone through many refinements over the years. In our latest video review, Neil digs into the new Garmin InReach Messenger and discusses why he likes it over the InReach Mini.

Released in conjunction with their 50th anniversary, the Western Mountaineering Flylite might be the lightest fully baffled sleeping bag ever made. We’ve been testing one for over a year in a wide range of conditions and temperatures for this review. Read it here…

Alongside Greg McCahon’s videos, Victoria Cedillo started a second series following their ride from Alaska to Argentina, offering a fresh and unique perspective on their journey of a lifetime. Watch the first two episodes here, plus her latest video, “A day in the life,” showing what a typical 24 hours is like in 26 minutes…

In the seventh episode of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s “Cycling to Argentina” video series, the pair are caught in a snowstorm while pedaling through British Columbia. They’re forced to seek shelter to escape the cold, leading to some heartwarming interactions with the Canadians who take them in. Watch it here…

Accompanying the new Pictish Trail route we published this morning, “The Pictish Trail” is a video from Huw Oliver and Annie Le that provides an inside look at their 750-kilometer route scouting ride across the beautiful east of Scotland. Watch it in full here…

This installment of Hans de Neve’s ongoing “Bikepacking the Americas” video series finds him pedaling across Colombia on a 1,600-kilometer route connecting less-traveled valleys and small towns. Find the five-minute video and a vibrant gallery of photos here…

New Zealand-based Neutron Components just launched a nifty emergency bleed kit system for on-the-go hydraulic brake tune-ups. We got our hands on one ahead of its release to see if it’s worthy of a spot in our repair kit. Find our review of the Neutron Components Emergency Brake Bleed Kit here…