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How To Make A Tire: Talking Tires With Teravail (Video)
2 Jan 18 Logan Watts / InspirationHave you ever wondered what goes into designing the tread on a bike tire? In this video, Neil sits down with Bailey and Zane of Teravail to talk about this and more. They dive into everything from important tech and terms, how tires are designed and made, understanding tire width and weight, why sidewalls weep sealant, and so much more…
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How Hard Is It To Dent A Rim… and Then Fix It? (Video)
11 Jan 12 Logan Watts / PlanEver wonder how difficult it is to dent an aluminum rim? In this video, Neil attempts to damage a rim on purpose so he can demonstrate how to fix it. Like many experiments, it didn’t go as planned, but it did result in some fun takeaways and even a dent, which he shows how to fix quickly with the right tool…
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Make Your Own Drawstring Stuff Sack
9 Jan 11 Guest / Bikepacking BagsIn our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Josh Rizzo guides us through sewing a simple drawstring stuff sack using upcycled fabric. Find step-by-step instructions to create a handy little bag for organizing your accessories here…
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118 mi. / 190 km 3-4 daysOjos de Cuicatlan (TCBR, Sur)
20 Jan 10 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaThe Tehuacán-Cuicatlán biosphere reserve is located in southeastern Mexico, set within the arid climes of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Being split between two states - Puebla and Oaxaca - we've put together two distinct loops accessed from each capital, showcasing both the rich biodiversity in the area and its cultural identity. Given the fluctuations in altitude, the South Loop is especially varied, sharing much of the desert flora that can be seen in the North Loop - including the reserve's ionic columnar cacti - as well as lofty oak forests and low-lying river valleys, where guacamayas verdes soar through the sky at sunrise and sunset. -
Bikepacking Hey Joe Safari (Act III – Tremors)
2 Jan 7 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn the third act of Chris Wilson’s three-part Utah bikepacking series, he and his riding partner Rob tackle the 98-mile Hey Joe Safari route in just two days. Watch the video here alongside more information on the route and a few photos from the trip…
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Bikepacking The White Rim (Act II – Grandeur)
2 Jan 6 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosThe second video from Chris and Rob’s recent 10-day Utah bikepacking series comes from the White Rim route in Canyonlands National Park. Watch it here along with a gallery of Chris’ photos and thoughts on the route…
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GranGuanche 2021 Fairy Tale
1 Jan 5 Guest / Event RecapsThe GranGuanche Audax is a self-supported bikepacking event that follows a challenging route across the Canary Islands. With help from the organizers, we’ve put together a detailed recap from second-place finisher Nils Correvon. Find his report and a beautiful gallery of photos here…
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63.5 mi. / 101 km 2 daysThe Sam Houston Restaurant Tour
46 Jan 5 Guest Routes USAThe Sam Houston Restaurant Tour is a laid-back overnighter that explores dirt roads in the Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. The route is based around two local—and comically different—restaurants that provide all the necessary sustenance for the ride: Bullet Grill House and Taqueria Carmelita. Leave your stoves and logistical worries at home, as this 64-mile ride is as relaxed and straightforward as they come... -
Aventura de a Dos: Atacama 01 (Video)
3 Jan 4 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosThe first episode of a new documentary series from Aventura de a Dos follows Paulina Pinto from AcrossAndes.cc as she rides around some of Chile’s most remote corners. Watch “Atacama” here…
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Tribute to Tuscany Trail 2021 (Video)
8 Dec 29 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosAs a tribute to this year’s Tuscany Trail, the event organizers put together a video documenting the riders’ experiences and the beauty of the route itself. Watch the full 13-minute video here…
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Crossing Iceland (Video)
2 Dec 28 Josh Meissner / Bikepacking Videos“Crossing Iceland” follows Payson McElveen in his attempt to be the first person to cross Iceland from north to south in a single push under human power. Watch the stunning film of his gauntlet run here…
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Source to Sea: River Clyde (Audio Story)
0 Dec 20 Lucas Winzenburg / InspirationThe final installment of the three-part “Source to Sea” audio series follows Lee Craigie and Jenny Graham of the Adventure Syndicate down Scotland’s River Clyde as they make their way to Glasgow for the COP26 conference. Listen to all six mini-episodes here…























