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Can a budget mountain bike tire offer the same performance as a top dollar product? Neil got a pair of American Classic’s new $45 Mauka tires to find out. Learn more about how the brand’s “downcountry” model rides and more in this review…

In “Gravel to the Grave,” Kona Factory Team rider Miranda Miller challenges herself with a massive ride across Vancouver Island to push the limits of her comfort zone. Watch the video and find a selection of photos from her ride here…

Starting tomorrow, Angus Young has plans to set off on an individual time trial on the European Divide Trail, a 7,600-kilometer mixed surface route from Norway to Portugal. Find a video breakdown of his pack list and a preamble from Angus here…

The women’s-specific Sea To Summit Flame sleeping bag line-up was recently expanded to include more sizes and temperature ratings. We’ve been busy testing out the 35°F rated Flame 2 sleeping bag in a variety of conditions over the last few months. Find our review here…

Follow along in Mikkel Soya Bølstad’s latest video as he and his partner cycle coast to coast on a bikepacking journey across Denmark in search of Denmark’s wild side with their Jack Russell terrier, Banjo…

A few months ago, father and son Peet and Beau and their friend tackled a bikepacking trip through the Netherlands. They put together a lovely video documenting the trip called “De Nieuwe Kustlijn” or The New Coastline. Watch it here alongside a selection of photos taken by Beau during their ride…

Revelate Designs just updated its venerable Gas Tank with a new 3D-welded lid, a grippy top tube strap, and recycled fabrics used for the exterior construction and the interior liner. Find details and photos in our first look here…

ENVE’s fourth annual Builder Round-Up took place this past weekend, and there were 20 custom bikes on display, including some head-turning hardtails and gravel bikes. We hand-picked nine beauties from the event, and you can find a gallery of photos and some details on each stunning build here…

The Rogue Panda Canelo isn’t your typical handlebar harness. It’s built using a carbon bar anchored by rubber mounting spacers, a system that’s designed to be lightweight, stable, and provide room for cables. It also features their ingenious GlidePlate to protect your headtube while still securing the harness to your bike. Neil shares a detailed look at it in our latest video review…

How does backpacking knowledge translate to bikepacking? Curious to find out, experienced hiker Chad Lubinski took on the 150-mile Central Oregon Backcountry Explorer route last month. Watch his 10-minute video that showcases the area’s beauty and paints an honest picture of how he fared on one of his first loaded tours here…

Bursting with sights and sounds from the lush forests of Australia’s 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi Trail, Mick Turnbull’s latest short video showcases his unique editing style and is well worth watching. Check it out here…