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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear of 2020
17 Dec 6 Neil Beltchenko / gearIn our latest video, Neil handpicks 12 of his favorite cycling and camping products that were new to him in 2020. Find a variety of great bikepacking gear in here, with a selection of products ranging from handmade bags to Neil’s new found favorite water filter, all priced under $150…
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2020 Badlands (Film)
5 Dec 3 Miles Arbour / videoJust released, Badlands (The Film) follows riders along some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe during the self-supported gravel race of the same name. Watch the official event film here (produced by Peter of the Spoon) and find a gallery from the ride…
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Bikepacking The Colorado Trail: Silverton to Durango
6 Dec 2 Miles Arbour / videoEarlier this year, Steve from the Hardtail Party YouTube channel joined two friends on a bikepacking trip on the Colorado Trail, riding 75 miles from Silverton to Durango. Watch the video from their trip here…
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Bohemia Divide 2020 (Video)
21 Nov 28 Guest / videoEarlier this year, Patrick Stephens became the first American to complete the 760-kilometer Bohemia Divide race across the Czech Republic, which also happened to be his first bikepacking race. He put together this video to bring viewers along for the ride. Watch it here, along with photos and the story of how he found himself at the starting line…
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Leatt DBX 5.0 and DBX 3.0 Shoes Review
5 Nov 27 Miles Arbour / apparelMiles has been testing a pair of Leatt 5.0 DBX clipless shoes and DBX 3.0 flat shoes on British Columbia’s trails throughout the fall to see what they’re all about. Find his thoughts on both here…
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The Best Multi-Tool for Bikepacking? (Video)
36 Nov 18 Logan Watts / accessoriesWhat’s the best multi-tool for bikepacking or long backcountry rides? We delve into that topic in our latest video, showcasing good and bad multi-tools, and the different styles available on the market. Plus, Miles, Logan, and Neil share their tools of choice which range from the ultra-minimal to ratchet-style to feature-rich folding multi-tools…
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SANS Meal Bars: Just the Good Stuff
6 Nov 17 Miles Arbour / foodSANS Meal Bars have no added sugar, include only real whole food ingredients, are gluten, soy, and dairy-free, and offer a whopping 400 calories per bar. We’ve tried a few of their most popular flavors over the last couple of weeks to see how we like them. Read on for our impressions…
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Pamir to Karakoram: Cycling the World’s Highest Roads (Film)
13 Nov 16 Guest / videoPamir to Karakoram is a new hour-long film from Antoine and Clare Cottet that documents the couple’s ride across Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Western China, and Pakistan on some of the most beautiful roads in the world. Watch it here, along with an introduction to the trip and some photos shot along the way…
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A Line in the Sand (Film)
18 Nov 13 Lucas Winzenburg / videoA Line in the Sand is a new film that beautifully captures a nine-day bikepacking traverse of Iceland by Chris Burkard, Emily Batty, Adam Morka, and Eric Batty. Watch the full 17-minute film here…
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Fox DPS vs DPX2: What’s with the reservoir?
13 Nov 12 Logan Watts / gearEver wonder what the piggyback reservoir does on a high-performance shock? Logan did, so he recently swapped out the stock Fox DPS shock on his Ibis Ripley for a new Fox DPX2 to find out. He reports back on the ride quality and the differences between the two here…
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Sneak Peek at the new Farr HeadSpace Stem
15 Nov 10 Miles Arbour / gearWith an unmistakable resemblance to an 80s slingshot stem, the new Farr HeadSpace Stem offers a unique and modern take on a classic. We’ve put together a sneak peek at this unusual stem after trying it out for a while…
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Ibis Bone-In Pork Chop Frame Bag Review
8 Nov 6 Logan Watts / bikepacking-bagsThe new Ibis Bone-in Pork Chop frame bag features a strapless design with a “bone” that locks the bag into place. We were interested in this new approach to bike bag construction, so we got one to try out. Here are impressions and details after two months of riding with it…