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Two New Terske Travel Tools from Lindarets
29 May 5 Miles Arbour / AccessoriesLindarets 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…
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Second Time is the Charm: Kokopelli Trail (Video)
14 May 3 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosLast 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…
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6 Ways to Save Weight On Your Bikepacking Rig (video)
17 Apr 29 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Gear ListsInterested 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…
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New Ergon SMC Core Saddle Review
30 Apr 28 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking GearThe new Ergon SMC Core Saddle is designed to be the brand’s most comfortable mountain bike saddle to date. We’ve been trying out both the men’s and women’s versions since their release to see how they build on the SMC Sport. Find our thoughts on both here…
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36 mi. / 58 km 2 daysHenry Coe (Trial by Fire) Overnighter
11 Apr 22 Guest Routes USARiding through the ashes of the catastrophic wildfires that plagued California in Summer 2020, this overnight bikepacking route takes in a contrasting variety of charred and unburned ridgelines through Henry Coe State Park that will inspire your spirit and test your legs... -
Jetboil Stash Review: The Complete Kit
16 Apr 14 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking GearThe Jetboil Stash is the brand’s lightest and most compact cooking system to date, with the entire kit weighing just over 200g. We’ve been testing one over the past few months to see how it performs as a lightweight bikepacking stove for one to two people. Find Miles’ review here…
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Svein Tuft: Reconnecting with the Cascades (Video)
4 Apr 10 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosIn 7mesh’s latest video, brand ambassador Svein Tuft sets out on a series of adventures to reconnect with the mountains of British Columbia after eight years of living in Andorra. Watch the first episode, “Reconnecting With The Cascades,” here…
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What’s in a Bikepacking Race Gear List? (Video)
21 Apr 5 Logan Watts / Bikepacking Gear ListsIn our latest video, Neil walks through the bike and gear list he used on the Arizona Trail 300 during a “fastpacking” trip a few weeks ago. Learn about how his rig was setup and the gear he brought along for the ride. Plus, find the detailed pack list and a few photos from his ride…
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Crankbrothers M19 Review: Long-Term Relationship
25 Apr 1 Miles Arbour / AccessoriesAlthough multi-tools aren’t normally the most interesting products that come across our desks, it’s not uncommon to develop a certain type of connection with one after multiple years of use. For Miles, the Crankbrothers M19 is that tool. After over five years of trusted service, it’s proven to be one of the most reliable pieces of gear he’s owned to date. Find his long-term review here…
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The Tipping Point (Video)
8 Mar 31 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchDrawing inspiration from cycling through the deepest bits of the British winter, The Tipping Point is a new video from Openwide Agency that speaks to the many rewards and challenges of escaping the house and pushing yourself to pedal despite the wet, cold, and dark. Watch it here…
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8 Tips For Your First Bikepacking Overnighter
7 Mar 29 Logan Watts / PlanLooking to take your first bikepacking overnighter this spring? In our latest video Neil walks through several tips that will help steer you toward a successful first bike camping experience…
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38 mi. / 61 km 1 daysThe Wardsboro Loop Overnighter, New York
21 Mar 29 Guest Routes USAThe Southeastern Adirondacks, most well known for several iconic lakes, is quickly becoming a mountain biking destination. The Wardsboro Loop checks off all the boxes for classic Adirondack riding: meandering logging roads, chunky doubletrack, and technical alpine-esque singletrack.























