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Monumental Loop: Interview with the founders
7 Sep 10 Logan Watts / cultureIn our latest video interview, Neil sits down with The Monumental Loop route creators, Matt Mason and Pablo Lopez. Watch it here and learn about this brilliant 350-mile route out of Las Cruces, New Mexico…
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91 mi. / 146 km2-3 days
Moody Forest Loop
16 Sep 9 Guest Routes USATowering forests, charming fields, rushing rivers, and scenic mountains all come together in the Moody Forest Loop gravel bikepacking route. With two developed hot springs, amenities, and the general ease of the terrain, this route makes an attractive introduction to a bikepacking overnighter, or a relaxing weekend ride for anyone. -
Josh Ibbett’s GBDuro 2020
5 Sep 7 Miles Arbour / videoJosh Ibbett brought his GoPro along for his first-place finish at this year’s GBDURO in the UK, shooting his entire 1,200-mile journey from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. His 18-minute video offers an inside look at what it takes to tackle this type of event. Also, find additional video and details about the bike he used during the event…
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Updated Salsa EXP Series Anything Cradle & Cage Systems: First Look
24 Sep 2 Miles Arbour / bikepacking-bagsSalsa’s EXP Series Anything Cradle and Anything Cage Systems have recieved some major updates—including a new Top-Load Dry Bag, redesigned Front Pouch and Anything Cage Bag, and some fresh new EXP Series Rubber Straps. Here’s a first look at everything…
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Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool Review
1 Sep 1 Miles Arbour / gearThe Bontrager BITS Integrated MTB Tool is one of the latest multi-tools designed to hide away inside your steerer tube but be accessible at a moment’s notice. Here’s a closer look and Miles’ thoughts after a few weeks of using one…
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66 Hours in Colorado, The Vapor Trail (Video)
11 Aug 30 Miles Arbour / videoShot completely on an iPhone 11 Pro, 66 Hours in Colorado follows Bryce Rinkenberger and Matt Kreider’s experience of riding Colorado’s Vapor Trail route in two days. Watch it here…
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Interview with Dusty Eroh of Revelate Designs
0 Aug 24 Logan Watts / cultureIn our latest YouTube interview, Neil talks with Revelate Designs’ Dusty Eroh about the process of designing a bikepacking bag, alpine climbing, his new Alaskan guiding business, and more. Watch it here and find a link to a podcast version, too…
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64 mi. / 103 km2 days
Chute Lake Charcuterie
18 Aug 19 Miles Arbour CanadaLinking together some the best Okanagan gravel and singletrack, Chute Lake Charcuterie is an overnighter bikepacking route that knocks off several local must-see locations. This challenging 100km loop starts in the heart of Kelowna, British Columbia, and makes the climb up to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail—eventually Chute Lake—before a whirlwind descent back into town the next day… -
Three Tools from Topeak: Mini PT30, Torq Stick, and Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX+
3 Aug 19 Miles Arbour / accessoriesWe take a closer look at three new tools from Topeak, all of which boast packable designs and features that could be helpful for your next trailside repair. Find Miles’ thoughts on the Topeak Mini PT30, Torq Stick, and Ratchet Rocket LITE NTX+ here…
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Maku: A New Zealand “Gravel Bike” Adventure
6 Aug 17 Logan Watts / videoDamian Stones latest film, Mākū, follows he and his riding companion across New Zealand’s South Island for a challenging and very wet four-day ride. Watch it here…
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Showers Pass Ranger Waterproof Hip Pack Review
15 Jul 31 Miles Arbour / accessoriesWith enough room to carry a full-size DSLR, toolkit, and lots of snacks, the Showers Pass Ranger Waterproof Hip Pack may well be the largest hip pack on the market. As a bonus, its fully seam-welded construction is 100% weatherproof and it has integrated bottle holsters for long days on the bike. Find Miles’ thoughts here, including a side-by-side comparison with its closest competitor, the Porcelain Rocket Big Dumpling…
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Unicycling the Oregon Timber Trail
8 Jul 30 Miles Arbour / planOn June 21st, Jamey Mossengren—also known as the Unicycling Unicorn—departed on a solo unicycling trip on the 669-mile Oregon Timber Trail with a plan to average 21 miles per day. Here’s a look at Jamey’s gear list and his thoughts on the trail from a unicyclist’s perspective…