Dispatch

Back in February, Greg Edwards rode across New Zealand on the Kōpiko Aotearoa bikepacking route. Along the way, he made this film to reflect on his experience and the nature of traveling by bike. Watch it here and find out more about the route…

The Iowa Wind and Rock is a challenging 340-mile event that continuously pushes riders to their limits and has some of the lowest finisher numbers we’ve seen. Mike Ivancic, this year’s first-place single speeder, put together a deeply personal reflection on the tragedy that led him to the starting line and what motivates him to keep pushing on. Find it here…

Josh Ibbett and his trainer set out to fastpack the Lakeland 200 bikepacking route. Along the way Josh captured video of the ride that was later edited by filmmaker Ryan Le Garrec and turned into a brilliant piece documenting another side of this challenging route…

The Wayward Riders Louise Dropper Post Harness was recently updated with more tire clearance, added stability, and compatibility with dry bags ranging from 3 to 13L in size. We’ve been testing the Louise V2 this spring to discover how much it’s improved over the original. Find the full review here…

Originally developed as an efficient way of getting chocolate into her mouth during the hot summer months, Emma’s Full Power Cookie Dough offers the enjoyment of snacking in a convenient and reusable jar. Simply take a scoop at the foot of a climb and watch your legs go! It’s wrapper-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free too. Find the recipe here…

After seven months and 2,000+ miles of rigorous use, Neil shares his thoughts on the Pearl Izumi X Alp Launch SPD clipless mountain bike shoes. Find out about their pedal performance, off-the-bike comfort, and most importantly, overall durability in this long term review…

Our friends at Pannier in the UK recently rented a bunch of Brompton folding bikes and took them out for a 150-kilometer bikepacking trip across Wales, shooting a short film as they went. Watch “Rarebit Ramble” here, along with some still images and a link to dive into the full trip journal…

“Chasing a Moment” is a short film that follows Adrian Saffy as he takes on the 700km Freedom Circuit, a self-supported bikepacking race in the Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa. Watch the film here…

Lindarets recently released two clever travel tools, both designed to work in conjunction with a 12mm axle without the bulkiness of a dedicated tool. Check out our thoughts on the new Travel Disc Brake Rotor Lockring Tool and Travel Hex Tool here…

Last week, a group of friends set out to tackle the Kokopelli Trail aboard drop-bar bikes from Rodeo Labs. Watch a 34-minute video recapping the trip by Stephen Fitzgerald here, alongside some photos he snapped along the way…

Interested in shaving some weight off of your bikepacking gear and rig? In our latest video, Neil walks through six ways to lighten up your kit. Watch it here, alongside several of our picks from our recent “most ridiculous item” survey…