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Where are all the bikes and parts!?
6 Jul 5 Logan Watts / CultureHaving a hard time finding a bike or parts over the last year? What’s the delay, and when can you expect to see more options in your local bike shop? In this video, Neil talks about this unprecedented bike supply shortage, the boom, and talks with several bike and components companies to find out when things will get back to normal.
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Svein Tuft: Reconnecting with the Cariboo (Video)
6 Jun 30 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosFollowing “the gravel gold” into the high country of the Cariboo in British Columbia, the second episode of Reconnecting follows Svein Tuft deep into the mountains to explore the tracks and trails around Clinton. Watch it here alongside a photo gallery from the ride…
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PACKDURO: 5 Days Self-Supported Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies (Film)
5 Jun 30 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosLast year, a group of five friends set off a five day bikepacking trip in the Canadian Rockies—a mix of multi-hour hike-a-bike and steep scree field descents. A style of riding they’ve coined as “Packduro”. Watch their full 43-minute film here…
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Garmin eTrex 32x Review (video)
43 Jun 21 Logan Watts / AccessoriesWhat makes the best GPS unit for bikepacking? In this video, Neil walks through the critical features, functions, and settings to consider. He also shares his thoughts on the Garmin eTrex series and explains why he continues to use the eTrex 32x over cycling-specific computers for multi-day rides…
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Chris Burkard’s Iceland Winter Pack List (Video)
11 Jun 17 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking Gear ListsAfter his six-day winter bikepacking trip across Iceland’s interior in April, photographer Chris Burkard put together this video overview of his entire assortment of gear and where he carried it on the bike. Find his detailed bike and kit breakdown here…
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49 mi. / 79 km 2 daysHuddingeleden (Sweden)
1 Jun 16 Michael O'Dwyer EuropeHidden in plain sight, the Huddingeleden trail offers surprisingly diverse riding and surroundings packed into a short tour. Well marked but not talked about nearly enough, this Swedish singletrack gem should be on every mountain biker's bikepacking checklist... -
The Best Tires For The Great Divide? (video)
37 Jun 10 Logan Watts / Bikepacking GearWith the Tour Divide kicking off tomorrow, folks might be wondering how riders choose the best tires for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, a long and intense ride that tests all bike components, especially the ones grinding along day after day. In our latest YouTube video, we talk about what factors to consider and reveal a few of our favorite tires for long, mixed-terrain routes…
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66 mi. / 106 km 2 daysManistee Overnighter
35 Jun 10 Guest Routes USAThe Manistee Overnighter meanders through the northwest corner of Manistee National Forest in Michigan’s lower peninsula. Beginning at Nordhouse Dunes (arguably the best primitive camping in the state, right on the shore of Lake Michigan), the route passes through the charming, coastal town of Manistee before following the Little Manistee River, where you can either camp on a bluff overlooking the river, or down along its banks. -
First Ride with the new Wolf Tooth WT-1 Chain Lube
12 Jun 8 Logan Watts / AccessoriesWolf Tooth Components just launched their all-new WT-1 Chain Lube, which is designed to clean, protect, and last up to five times longer than other chain lubes. We had the chance to give it a try prior to launch. Find our first impressions here…
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Dakine Hot Laps 5L Review (video)
4 Jun 4 Logan Watts / AccessoriesWhat makes a great hip pack? In this video review, Neil shares some thoughts on his new favorite, the Dakine Hot Laps 5L. It’s big, loaded with features that work well on the bike, and he rarely leaves home without it. Find the specs, how he packs his Hot Laps, and how it’s held up to a few months of riding.
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Pedal for POW (Video)
3 Jun 2 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosPedal for POW is a new 10-minute video that follows friends Nicholas Wolken and James Niederberger on a bikepacking and splitboarding trip across Switzerland to raise climate awareness and encourage Swiss people to vote Yes on the upcoming CO2 Act. Watch the video and learn more here…
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The Risk is Real: How to Avoid Dehydration on a Bike Trip (Video)
14 May 31 Logan Watts / PlanEver been in danger of dehydration while out riding? Neil had a scare a couple weeks ago that put him in a somewhat desperate situation. To help you avoid a similar scenario, this latest video covers what to do and everything you need to know about carrying and sourcing water while bikepacking…























