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Railbiking Adventure in Retirement (video)
3 Aug 25 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn this classic video, four retired gentlemen undertake a difficult, once in a lifetime railbiking adventure across the vast open spaces of Patagonia. Fighting ferocious winds and camping at deserted stations, they traveled the abandoned 400-kilometer historical line called La Trochita unlike anyone had before…
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Oregon Outback Highlights (video)
6 Aug 24 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosBack in May, Dallas Mignano rode the Oregon Outback from Klamath Falls to the Columbia River. Along the way he captured a lot of footage and recently put together this compilation that offers a glimpse of what the ride is like. Find it and an accompanying photo gallery here.
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Riding the Rails
15 Aug 18 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn this new film by Evan McKay, Ella and Alex McAndrew take on a whole new kind of bikepacking adventure, using the abandoned railroads of Vermont to ride the rails into the backcountry to camp and fish…
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The Rig That Won the 2021 Colorado Trail Race (Video)
10 Aug 11 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Gear ListsAfter winning the 2021 Colorado Trail Race, Neil Beltchenko made this video to offer a detailed look at his rig, including the components, bags, and everything he was carrying. He also answers some of your questions about the race and his choice of rig…
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2020 French Divide Video Series
3 Aug 4 Miles Arbour / DispatchWith the 2021 French Divide grand depart right around the corner, the organizers recently released a four-episode mini-series highlighting last year’s event. Find photos from the event and all four videos here…
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The First Person to Ride the Colorado Trail fully Self-sufficient
26 Aug 2 Logan Watts / CultureLate Friday, Todd Johnson became the first person to successfully complete the Colorado Trail Race fully self-sufficient, carrying all the food and nutrition he needed over the entirety of the 530-mile course. Read more about Todd’s accomplishment here, and find a list of the food he brought along for the ride…
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Bikepacking In The Peak District (Video)
7 Jul 27 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosIn his latest video, Barry Godin sets out with his riding partner Allen Boardman to tackle the Dark + White Peak Peek bikepacking route in England’s Peak District. Watch it here, alongside a photo gallery and more about the route…
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Ride Wrap Review: Tailored Protection Kit
6 Jul 21 Miles Arbour / AccessoriesAfter several months of use, we take a closer look at how the Ride Wrap Tailored Protection Kit is holding up on the recently reviewed Kona Hei Hei. Find a gallery of images and some thoughts here…
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Rapha Gone Racing: Lael Wilcox at Unbound XL (Video)
9 Jul 16 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosIn the latest episode of Rapha Gone Racing, the crew follows Lael Wilcox as she tackles the 358-mile Unbound XL event in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Watch it here, find a gallery of photos, and see the official course route map…
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Happy Yak Meals: Freeze-Dried Flavour
2 Jul 15 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking FoodIn our ongoing quest to ride longer, carry less, and eat more, we turn to Happy Yak to sample their line of nutritious freeze-dried meals, all of which are made in Canada. Find Miles’ thoughts on a few of their most popular options here…
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Peter McColgan on the Caucasus Crossing (Video)
5 Jul 15 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosUltra-endurance cyclist Peter McColgan took on the Caucasus Crossing bikepacking route in the Republic of Georgia back in 2019… on a gravel bike! Watch his video here, which captures some of the dirt roads and singletrack weaving through this magnificent mountain range…
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Here’s the 2021 Swift Campout Video Winner
4 Jul 14 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosThis year’s winning Swift Campout Video Challenge submission captures a laid-back solstice overnighter in the hills beyond beautiful Jakarta, Indonesia. Watch Wira Samudra’s winning entry here…























