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Bikepacking Slovenia’s West Loop (Video)
4 Aug 17 Logan Watts / videoJorn Tuijnman and several riding buddies set out on our Slovenia West Loop earlier this summer. Along the way, Jorn captured the country’s spectacular beauty and documented the good times they had out on the route. Watch the video, find a few photos from their ride, and learn more about the West Loop here…
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Miles and Emily’s Six-Week Australia Bikepacking Kit List
9 Aug 15 Miles Arbour / gear-listsFollowing a month and a half of bikepacking around Australia, Miles and Emily compiled a detailed inventory of their packing lists, including thoughts on what worked and what didn’t. Find a thorough overview of their kits paired with a selection of photos from the charming Munda Biddi Trail and Sydney to Summit route here…
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Movement – James Hayden (Video)
2 Aug 10 Miles Arbour / videoMovement is a new short film from Fairlight Cycles starring ultra-endurance cyclist James Hayden as he reassess his relationship with the sport, starts a new life in the Spanish Pyrenees, and tries to maintain a focus on mindfulness, contentment, and movement. Watch the four-minute video here…
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AeroPress XL Review
26 Aug 10 Lucas Winzenburg / foodThe new AeroPress XL can quickly and easily brew two cups of delicious coffee anywhere, but is it worth its added size and weight, especially with the ultra-portable AeroPress Go as a cheaper alternative? Lucas has been brewing with one for the past month to find out. Read his review here…
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The Nomad (Video)
1 Aug 9 Guest / cultureFour-time 24 Hour World Champion Cory Wallace has been living a nomadic lifestyle for the last 16 years, pursuing races all over the world. In the latest video from Kona Bikes, they catch up with Corey in Xela, Guatemala, as he prepares for El Reto, a four-day stage race. Find the video, a stunning collection of photos, and some thoughts from Corey about riding in Guatemala here…
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SimWorks Taco Pedals Review
13 Aug 3 Lucas Winzenburg / gearReleased in May, the SimWorks Taco Pedals feature an oversized platform with 10 replaceable pins per side and some unique lines inspired by one of the most delicious foods of all time. Lucas has been swapping a pair of the Japan-made pedals among a few of his bikes throughout the spring and summer, and he reports back in this review…
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Bikepacking Duncan Road, Western Australia (Video)
7 Aug 2 Logan Watts / videoCathy Young and three of her mates took on a 10-day bikepacking trip along the Duncan Road, a remote track in Western Australia’s East Kimberly region. Along the way, Cathy captured footage of this incredible landscape and later put together this video documenting their ride. Watch it and learn more about the route here…
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Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack Review: Utility Brack!?
11 Aug 1 Neil Beltchenko / accessoriesThe Velo Orange Utility Bar and Rack is a unique front rack system that works on any bike and provides an adjustable L-shaped platform that can haul up to 15 pounds. The Utility Bar has a pair “alien-eye mounts” and a corresponding set of rider-facing mounts for even more utility. Neil has been testing the system for the past few months. Find his review here…
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Puerto Rico Explored: Cycling 800km Around the Island of Enchantment (Video)
5 Aug 1 Miles Arbour / newsIn their latest video, Jordan Ross sets out on their first international bikepacking trip, an unforgettable 800-kilometer journey to experience the enchanting island of Puerto Rico. Watch the 16-minute video and learn more about their route here…
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Cycling to Argentina EP10: The Nevada Desert (Video)
10 Jul 31 Guest / videoThe 10th installment of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s ongoing “Cycling to Argentina” video series finds them pedaling through the austere desert in Nevada. During their time in the Silver State, Tumbleweed Bikes founder Daniel Molloy drops by to set Victoria up with a new Prospector for the long road south. Watch the 30-minute episode here…
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Ergon GXR Grips Review: Better than Foam Grips!?
19 Jul 27 Logan Watts / gearErgon GXR grips are made in Germany from the brand’s proprietary AirCell-Rubber, a compound that promises sure grip and vibration-damping properties that rival that of traditional foam grips. We’ve been using the impressive GXRs since the beginning of the year. Find our full review here…
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Don’t Look Back – The Rhino Run Story (Video)
5 Jul 26 Lucas Winzenburg / video“Don’t Look Back” from Outlaw Media chronicles the captivating first edition of the Rhino Run last year, a rugged 2,750-kilometer bikepacking race across South Africa and Namibia. It tells the story of a group of riders digging deep to pedal through some of the harshest landscapes in the region. Previously only available to buy or rent, you can now watch the 40-minute film for free here…