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Surly Disc Trucker Review Video: First Ride
8 Jun 29 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BikesFor our latest video, Neil got ahold of the the all-new Surly Disc Trucker for a first ride review. Find his thoughts on the bike as well as footage of the “captured thru-axles” and other unique features new to the bike…
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Home Trippin
3 Jun 29 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosPhotographer Chris Hornbecker made this wonderful film about a little bikepacking trip he took on his Kona Libre during Covid-19 quarantine. Watch it here alongside a few behind the scenes tidbits…
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Recommended Listening: Dynamo Jenny Podcast
3 Jun 23 Miles Arbour / CultureAdventure Cycling Association’s podcast series, Dynamo Jenny, is all about womxn, bikes, and taking up space in America. We reached out to host Jessica Zephyrs to chat about about her involvement with the podcast and what you can expect from it…
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Local Layover: 48 Hours in Duncan, British Columbia
5 Jun 16 Miles Arbour / CultureMiles recently met up with Natalie Jones and Tom Roozendaal for a ride on Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Mountain in Duncan, BC, Canada. Learn about Natalie’s free women’s mountain bike lessons, Tom’s involvement with local trail building and advocacy, and a few of the go-to spots in town…
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Dusty Betty Ladies Night Out (videos)
3 Jun 15 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosTess from the Dusty Betty YouTube channel took a couple of her friends out on a ladies night out overnighter bikepacking ride. In these two videos, Tess walks through her gear list and bike setup, and documents the ride. Watch them both here…
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Our First Family Bikepacking Trip (Video)
11 Jun 12 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosThe Hardtail Party Youtube channel put together a couple videos documenting their first family bikepacking trip, complete with footage from their trip, packing details for the Burly Coho XC trailer, and loads of great tips for those interested in getting out with their kids. Watch both videos here…
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Bikepacking Recipe: The S24O Burrito
14 Jun 9 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking FoodThe burrito may well be the official food of bikepacking. It’s widely recognized, easily adaptable to different diets, and has the power to satisfy even the hungriest of riders. Preparing a delicious burrito for dinner before an overnighter is guaranteed to make everyone at camp jealous, plus the prep work is done at home, leaving more time for relaxing—and eating. Find the step-by-step instructions for making a S24O Burrito here…
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Slowvenia (video)
16 Jun 8 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosEvery year PCR Gravier gets together for a week-long bikepacking adventure. During their most recent outing last summer, their crew of nine went to Slovenia and learned eight key lessons to a successful bike trip. Watch this bizarrely fun video guide to learn their secrets…
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32 mi. / 51 km 1 daysThe Englishman River Overnighter
29 Jun 5 Miles Arbour CanadaThe Englishman River Overnighter is a 32-mile out and back from Parksville, British Columbia, to Englishman River Falls Provincial Park. Situated on unceded K’ómoks First Nation lands, the route takes you from the Strait of Georgia towards the Beaufort Range—following a mix of multi-use pathways and rooty singletrack through lush rainforests and vibrant estuaries for an incredibly rewarding adventure. -
South Downs Way (film)
10 May 27 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosThe South Downs Way is an ancient 100-mile ridgeline traverse that spans the southeast coast of England. To celebrate their shared passion for this special place, UK cycling legend Sean Yates’ son Liam rode the route with three friends and filmmaker George Marshall last summer. Watch their new video here and find a map of the route…
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First Ride: New Roval Control SL Team LTD Wheels
3 May 27 Cass Gilbert / Bikepacking GearClearly of more interest to competitive, long-distance racers rather than budget bikepackers, Roval has just launched a $2650, featherweight cross country wheelset that’s claimed to be their lightest ever: the Control SL Team LTD. Not that its minimal weight – just 1248g – comes at the expense of strength, width, or pinch-flat resistance, as Cass Gilbert finds out on the dusty trails of Baja California.
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Cycling Rybachy Peninsula (Film)
10 May 26 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosCycling Rybachy Peninsula is a new short film that chronicles a summer bikepacking trip through Russia’s beautiful and remote Murmansk Oblast, a region that looks to offer incredible bikepacking opportunities. Watch it here, along with a handful of photos from filmmaker Andrey Serdyuk…























