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Wolf Tooth Valais Review: The Best Little Bikepacking Accessory?
13 Nov 22 Logan Watts / AccessoriesIn our latest video, Neil shares one of his long time favorite little accessories: the Wolf Tooth Valais. And although it’s a very small component, it’s absolutely necessary for bikepacking with a dropper post and quite useful in other ways. Here’s why…
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Hudski Bikes Itzarack Front Rack Review
3 Nov 17 Miles Arbour / AccessoriesCalifornia-based Hudski Bikes just released a new front rack that’s designed to accommodate panniers, baskets, and other cargo all at once. We’ve been testing the Hudski Itzarack for quite some time and put together this review to coincide with today’s release. Check it out here…
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First Ride with the New PNW Rover Hip Pack
12 Nov 16 Logan Watts / AccessoriesThe new PNW Rover Hip Pack has a smart adjustment system, detachable bottle holder, loads of organizing sleeves and details, and a well-proportioned design for use with a small camera. Check it out here and read our first impressions after using it on a 130-mile overnighter bikepacking trip…
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2021 Pan Celtic Race Video
4 Nov 15 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosAfter a postponed 2020 event, more than 70 riders showed up for this year’s Pan Celtic Race grand depart, following a 1,240-mile route through Cornwall, South West England, and Wales. The official event video just went live, and you can watch it here…
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50 mi. / 80 km 2 daysLondon’s Olympic Gravel Overnighter
15 Nov 12 Guest Routes EuropeLondon’s Olympic Gravel is a tale of two halves. Setting off from the Olympic velodrome, the heart of cycling during the London 2012 Olympics, this gentle overnighter heads up the unpaved tow paths of the Lee Valley canal and wetlands, before heading east to tackle undulating gravel tracks in the ancient woodlands of Epping Forest. -
Catch and Cook Fails (Chris Wilson)
2 Nov 10 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn Chris Wilson’s latest videos, he and riding partner Rob embark on two weekend bikepacking outings with the intention of catching and cooking trout along the way. And while their plans don’t always come to fruition, they always have a good time. Watch them both here alongside photos and notes about the trips…
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Bikepacking the Fire and Ice Cave Loop (video)
6 Nov 4 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosBack in July, Chris Wilson and his riding partner Rob tackle a modified version of the Fire and Ice Cave Loop, shooting a short video to capture their experiences along the route. Watch the video and find out more about the original route and the version they rode here…
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Breaking the Cycle: A Quick Bikepacking Overnighter (Video)
4 Nov 3 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn our latest video, Neil sets out on his first overnighter since the birth of his son a couple months ago. Join him on the ride as he reflects on the importance of getting out for a night under the stars, even if it’s only a few miles from home…
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Around the Long Island: Bikerafting South Uist, Scotland (Video)
3 Nov 2 Huw and Annie / Bikepacking VideosAnnie Le’s latest video documents a summer bikerafting trip around Scotland’s exceptionally beautiful Outer Hebrides islands with her partner Huw Oliver. Find the video and a short trip reflection here…
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The Science of Everesting
1 Oct 31 Logan Watts / DispatchIt’s always amazing to see what ultra-endurance athletes can achieve. But, is it their honed fitness or their iron minds that should be credited for such feats? In Kona’s latest video, mountain biker Zanny Venner attempts an Everest on her local Squamish trails and delves into the science of Everesting…
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Bespoked UK 2021: Bikepacking Bag Makers Roundup
5 Oct 28 Guest / CultureIn our final look at the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out the work of three UK-based bag makers: Wizard Works, Aravis, and Restrap. See the colorful creations they had on display at this year’s show here, plus a little about the bikes their bags were attached to…
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Rapha Gone Racing – The Alt Tour (Video)
6 Oct 25 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosRapha’s latest “Gone Racing” film follows professional cyclist turned bikepacker Lachlan Morton on his monumental 5,500-kilometer “Alt Tour” this summer, during which he rode the entire 2021 Tour de France route and all the transfers in between without support. Watch it here…























