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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…
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Sarah Swallow’s 2021 Tour Divide Interview with Jorja Creighton
2 Jul 14 Miles Arbour / DispatchJorja Creighton of Jambz Distro in Australia sits down with Sarah Swallow to discuss her time on the Tour Divide this year. Watch the entertaining hour-long interview here…
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Why You Should Try Bikepacking Alone (video)
5 Jul 13 Logan Watts / PlanAlthough it can be daunting, especially your first time, bikepacking alone has many potential benefits. In our latest YouTube video, Neil talks about a few of them, shares thoughts on why he enjoys bikepacking by himself, and provides some tips to do so safely. Watch it here…
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Chasing Altitude (Film)
5 Jul 12 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosBack in October of 2020, downhill rider Darric Roark hiked up, camped on, and descended Mount Elbert on a unique 14,000-foot overnighter. Filmmaker Davis Yates captured the trip in his latest release, Chasing Altitude. Watch it here…
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A Story to Bear: Thoughts on Grizzly Tragedy in Montana
67 Jul 9 Logan Watts / PlanYesterday afternoon we had a phone call with Joe and Kim, a couple who were bikepacking the Great Divide and witnessed the terrible and fatal grizzly attack in Montana just a couple of days ago. Our thoughts go out to the friends and family of the victim, Leah Davis Lokan, as well as these two, who want to help inform the community through their story…
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The Old Ghan (Video)
17 Jul 8 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosShot during a 1,500-kilometer bikepacking trip, The Old Ghan is a unique short video that captures the sights and sounds of the Australian Outback from the saddle. Watch it here, along with a route map and photos from behind the scenes…
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On the King’s Highway (Film)
1 Jul 6 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosOn the King’s Highway is a new short documentary that follows Axel Carion and Jonas Deichmann’s record-establishing 2020 ride of the Jordan Bike Trail, during which they completed the entire 730-kilometer route in an astounding five days. Watch the 16-minute film here…
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Austere Manufacturing: Damn Nice Buckles
9 Jul 6 Miles Arbour / AccessoriesAustere Manufacturing specializes in high-performance, US-made hardware. Their flagship product is a CNC-machined cam buckle that’s lightweight, impressively strong, and built to last a lifetime. Find a closer look here, including an interview with Austere’s founder, Uriel Eisen…























