BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:13:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Friday Debrief: Blue Lug x Swift Collab, 2025 Brother Stroma, Wizard Works Offcuts, and More… https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-151/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-151/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:35:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194559 DebriefThis week’s Debrief features Nemo's lightest sleeping pad yet, a Blue Lug x Swift Industries collab, the 2025 Brother Cycles Stroma, Wizard Works Offcuts, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-151/feed/ 5 Check out the New Ron’s Bikes Rando Bag https://bikepacking.com/news/rons-bikes-rando-bag/ https://bikepacking.com/news/rons-bikes-rando-bag/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:17:47 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194928 Ron's Bikes Rando BagAfter some manufacturing snafus, Ronnie and Tenzin are back with some fresh bags! The New Ron's Bikes Rando Bag is Nutmeg Country's take on the classic rando-style closure with some classic La Rons flair. See it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/rons-bikes-rando-bag/feed/ 6 Squid Maybe Dead: 26″ Wheels and UDH Dropouts?! https://bikepacking.com/news/squid-maybe-dead-new/ https://bikepacking.com/news/squid-maybe-dead-new/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:06:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194950 squid maybe deadHandmade by Prandus Bicycle Company in California, the new Squid Maybe Dead is a 26" rigid steel all-terrain bicycle with an unexpected mix of specs. Dig into the details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/squid-maybe-dead-new/feed/ 12 Reader’s Rig: Thomas’s Patria Graveller https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-thomass-patria-graveller/ https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-thomass-patria-graveller/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:38:51 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194535 Patria Graveller, Patria TerraOur Reader's Rig of the week comes from Thomas in Germany, who shares the Patria he bought as a 26-inch-wheeled frame and pedaled some 45,000 kilometers before giving it a second life with 27.5-inch wheels. Meet Thomas and read his bike's story here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-thomass-patria-graveller/feed/ 7 Inside Bikes del Pueblo: But What is a Co-Op? https://bikepacking.com/plog/inside-bikes-del-pueblo/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/inside-bikes-del-pueblo/#comments Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:19:47 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194818 Bikes del PuebloEvan Christenson recently poked his head into his local bike co-op and immediately fell in love with the community-based organization. He stayed for months to figure out what makes it tick, quickly becoming another one of the regulars. Read on for his full-hearted perspective on what makes bike co-ops special…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/inside-bikes-del-pueblo/feed/ 11 Adventure More: Inside Across Andes Race (Video) https://bikepacking.com/plog/adventure-more-across-andes-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/adventure-more-across-andes-video/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:55:41 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194865 sami Sauri across andesThe first episode of Sami Sauri's new video series, Adventure More, documents her experience finishing second at the fifth edition of the Across Andes event in Chile. Watch it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/adventure-more-across-andes-video/feed/ 0 New No. 6 Composites Adventure Fork and Consumer Sales https://bikepacking.com/news/no-6-composites-adventure-fork/ https://bikepacking.com/news/no-6-composites-adventure-fork/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:58:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194812 No. 6 Adventure ForkDesigned and manufactured by No. 22 Bicycles, the new No. 6 Composites Adventure Fork is now available as an aftermarket upgrade. It features room for 700 x 50mm tires, three-pack mounts, and an optional Cerekote finish. Learn more about the fork and No. 6's new consumer sales program here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/no-6-composites-adventure-fork/feed/ 6 Bikepacking 700 Miles Across Mexico (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-across-mexico-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-across-mexico-video/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:01:42 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194834 Dan CampIn the latest video documenting his ride from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp finally says goodbye to Mexico after an eight-month stay in the breathtakingly beautiful country. Find a recap of his last 700-mile stretch before Guatemala here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-across-mexico-video/feed/ 1 Klunk ‘n’ Float 2024: The Power of Tradition https://bikepacking.com/plog/klunk-n-float-2024-the-power-of-tradition/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/klunk-n-float-2024-the-power-of-tradition/#comments Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:27:00 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194761 klunk n float 2024After a busy end to 2024, Miles reflects on the importance of finding room in our lives for traditions with family and friends. Read on for stories and realizations from the third annual Klunk 'n' Float adventure with a collection of photos from the group's pedal and packraft-powered trip on Vancouver Island, British Columbia…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/klunk-n-float-2024-the-power-of-tradition/feed/ 13 Snow-Biking on the Surly Moonlander: How do 6.2″ Tires Handle the White Stuff? https://bikepacking.com/news/snow-biking-on-the-surly-moonlander-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/snow-biking-on-the-surly-moonlander-video/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:06:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194742 Surly Moonlander in Snow videoIn his latest video, Neil ventures out on a series of rides to put the Surly Moonlander to the test in the snowy landscapes around Gunnison, Colorado. See how it handles a range of wintery conditions in the full video here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/snow-biking-on-the-surly-moonlander-video/feed/ 29 Two New National Monuments Designated in California https://bikepacking.com/news/two-new-national-monuments-california/ https://bikepacking.com/news/two-new-national-monuments-california/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:46:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194736 ChuckwallaYesterday, President Biden announced the designation of two national monuments in California: Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla National Monument, conserving the landscapes and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities. Learn more here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/two-new-national-monuments-california/feed/ 3 Good Night 2024 Roundup: Editors and Top Picks https://bikepacking.com/plog/good-night-2024-roundup/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/good-night-2024-roundup/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:26:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193644 good night 2024 campoutWith our Good Night Campout behind us and the New Year just beginning, we’re excited to report that hundreds participated in our fourth year-end overnighter challenge. After digging through an abundance of submissions, we picked a dozen of our favorites to share, including two from the editors. Find a roundup of vignettes with excellent photos from South Korea, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, Scotland, and beyond here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/good-night-2024-roundup/feed/ 9 Mone Hachita: The Ultimate Parts-Bin Bike? https://bikepacking.com/news/mone-hachita-new/ https://bikepacking.com/news/mone-hachita-new/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:53:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194635 Mone HachitaThe new Mone Hachita isn't compatible with thru-axles, tapered steerers, or press-fit bottom brackets, but it's designed to work with as many older parts as possible. Is it the ultimate parts-bin bike? Learn more here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/mone-hachita-new/feed/ 11 Introducing the New Tumbleweed Wagon Wheel Chainring https://bikepacking.com/news/tumbleweed-wagon-wheel-chainring/ https://bikepacking.com/news/tumbleweed-wagon-wheel-chainring/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:38:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194636 Tumbleweed Wagon Wheel ChainringThe new Tumbleweed Wagon Wheel chainring is a direct mount, 32-tooth chainring for Shimano cranks intended to seamlessly integrate into the wider Tumbleweed ecosystem. Find details on the new Wagon Wheel chainring from Tumbleweed here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/tumbleweed-wagon-wheel-chainring/feed/ 2 The MONoPOLE TOoLCAR Prototype Looks Brilliant https://bikepacking.com/news/monopole-toolcar-prototype/ https://bikepacking.com/news/monopole-toolcar-prototype/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:21:42 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194515 MONoPOLE TOoLCAR PrototypeAn experimental, student-created sidecar for a mini cargo bike dubbed the "MONoPOLE TOoLCAR" popped up on Instagram, and it looks incredible. With a swiveling pivot that seamlessly integrates into the bike's urban design, this is a prototype we hope to see in production. For more on this experimental project, read on...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/monopole-toolcar-prototype/feed/ 18 $28 Military Sustainment Pouch Mini Panniers (MYOBG) https://bikepacking.com/gear/military-sustainment-pouch-mini-panniers/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/military-sustainment-pouch-mini-panniers/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:28:15 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193047 DIY Mini Panniers Military Sustainment PouchesUS military sustainment pouches are tough and inexpensive, and with a couple simple hacks, they can become practical, budget-friendly mini-panniers. As part of our Budget Bikepacking Build-off, we tested this concept in the field. Check out this tutorial on how to make military sustainment pouch mini panniers…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/military-sustainment-pouch-mini-panniers/feed/ 18 Budget Bikepacking Build-Off: Virginia’s 1994 Schwinn Moab https://bikepacking.com/bikes/budget-bikepacking-build-off-1994-schwinn-moab-virginia-krabill/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/budget-bikepacking-build-off-1994-schwinn-moab-virginia-krabill/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:26:35 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193689 1994 Schwinn Moab, budget bikepacking build-offThe latest installment in our Budget Bikepacking Build-Off series features Virginia’s 1994 Schwinn Moab, a creative take on assembling a complete bikepacking setup and camping kit for under $500. Find all the details about her build, photos from a chilly proof-of-concept overnighter in Pisgah National Forest, and practical, budget-friendly tips that aspiring bikepackers are sure to find useful here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/budget-bikepacking-build-off-1994-schwinn-moab-virginia-krabill/feed/ 44 Introducing the Sklar PBJ (Performance Basket Jammer) https://bikepacking.com/news/sklar-pbj-new/ https://bikepacking.com/news/sklar-pbj-new/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:18:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194549 sklar pbj 2025The latest production bike from Sklar in California is inspired by Adam's attempt to make the "perfect" touring bike, designed to go anywhere and everywhere with big tire clearance, a Chromoly steel frame and fork, loads of mounting points, and more. You can learn all about the Sklar PBJ (Performance Basket Jammer) here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/sklar-pbj-new/feed/ 49 Weekend Snapshot https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-156/ https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-156/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:08:48 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194344 Weekend SnapshotOur debut Weekend Snapshot of 2025 joins a few folks from our worldwide community as they start the new year by pedaling close to home. Find a mix of scenes from Ukraine, Mexico, and Germany here. Plus, use the short form to share a photo from one of your rides...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-156/feed/ 2 Boru McCullagh’s World-Touring Specialized Diverge STR (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/boru-mccullagh-specialized-diverge-str-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/boru-mccullagh-specialized-diverge-str-video/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:45:31 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194389 Boru McCullagh's World Touring Specialized Diverge STRThe latest video update from the All Roads Considered YouTube channel is a full bike check! Detailing almost every aspect of Boru McCullagh's world-touring Specialized Diverge STR, the video gives an in-depth look at a race rig gone traveling. For more on this storied bike, dive in below...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/boru-mccullagh-specialized-diverge-str-video/feed/ 0 10 Bikepacking Trends and Predictions for 2025 https://bikepacking.com/plog/bikepacking-trends-predictions-2025/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/bikepacking-trends-predictions-2025/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:12:38 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194503 Bikepacking Trends Predictions 2025In our first video of 2025, Neil dives into some key bike industry trends and topics he's keeping an eye on for the year ahead. From bikepacking routes and bags to new standards, plus more serious issues like the "doom and gloom" surrounding the industry, Neil covers it all. Watch it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/bikepacking-trends-predictions-2025/feed/ 12 Vastmanland Overnighter https://bikepacking.com/routes/vastmanland-overnighter/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/vastmanland-overnighter/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:22:21 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=194442 Vastmanland Overnighter SwedenVästmanland is a sleepy region in central Sweden. Once you leave the shores of Lake Mälaren, the only specks of civilization are old, nearly forgotten industrial-era villages surrounded by miles […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/vastmanland-overnighter/feed/ 10 The Allygn M.U.D. Fork is Finally Here https://bikepacking.com/news/allygn-mud-fork-intro/ https://bikepacking.com/news/allygn-mud-fork-intro/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:23:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194207 Allygn M.U.D. ForkThe new Allygn M.U.D. Fork is available as a standalone option and has all the makings of a great fork for bikepacking. With internal dynamo routing, three-pack mounts, and plenty of clearance, it's a carbon adventure fork worth more than its weight. For more on Allygn's new adventure fork, dive in below...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/allygn-mud-fork-intro/feed/ 16 Friday Debrief: Silca x McNally Collab, New Crust Bombora, PAUL’s Ride to Work Challenge, and more… https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-150/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-150/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:51:48 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193773 DebriefThis week’s Debrief features a fresh Silca x Chris McNally collaboration, the new Crust Bombora, PAUL's 2025 Ride to Work Challenge, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-150/feed/ 8 Reader’s Rig: Hyun-Woo’s Sklar Hardtail https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-hyun-woos-sklar-hardtail/ https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-hyun-woos-sklar-hardtail/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:25:33 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194242 Sklar hardtailThis week's Reader's Rig comes from Hyun-Woo in South Korea, who shares the custom steel Sklar hardtail he built up for bikepacking adventures and cruising trails between home and the small cafe he owns in Seoul. Meet Hyun-Woo and check out his MTB here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-hyun-woos-sklar-hardtail/feed/ 6 Cracked: Stories from the Arizona Trail Race https://bikepacking.com/plog/cracked-2024-arizona-trail-race/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/cracked-2024-arizona-trail-race/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:00:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194213 cracked 2024 arizona trail raceDuring the Arizona Trail Race, racers can call in and leave messages with stories from the trail. Aaron Johnson’s new film “Cracked” is a compilation of those stories that examines how the 2024 event unfolded through the racers’ words. Watch the 40-minute film here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/cracked-2024-arizona-trail-race/feed/ 4 Editor’s Dozen: Lucas’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-lucas-winzenburg/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-lucas-winzenburg/#comments Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:37:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=192780 Lucas 2024 Editor's DozenWrapping up our 2024 Editor’s Dozen posts, Lucas reflects on a busy year brimming with experiences and lessons and tries to pick out 12 things that made a difference. From bikes and bags to coffee, cameras, and a handful of intangible things, explore his complete collection of end-of-year favorites here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-lucas-winzenburg/feed/ 92 Omafiets’ Glow Worm Tunnel Ride: Bell to Newnes https://bikepacking.com/news/omafiets-glow-worm-tunnel-2024/ https://bikepacking.com/news/omafiets-glow-worm-tunnel-2024/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:23:39 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194089 omafiets glow worm ride 2024With the main road into the Wolgan Valley closed to vehicles, the folks at Omafiets in Sydney jumped on the opportunity to organize a free group bikepacking trip, with one highlight being the Glow Worm Tunnel. Find a reflection from Omafiets owner Oliver Cashman and thoughts on why the route is an excellent introduction to Aussie bikepacking here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/omafiets-glow-worm-tunnel-2024/feed/ 5 Bikes: The Perfect Solution to the Fuel Crisis? (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/bikes-perfect-solution-to-fuel-crisis-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/bikes-perfect-solution-to-fuel-crisis-video/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:54:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194134 BBC WheelbaseOriginally aired on the BBC in December 1973, this recently resurfaced video from a half-century ago shines some light on the era's British bike culture. Host Michael Frostick takes a spin with Alex Moulton and offers a message that still rings true today. Watch it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/bikes-perfect-solution-to-fuel-crisis-video/feed/ 9 The New Rene Herse Corkscrew Climb Tire is Semi-Slick https://bikepacking.com/news/rene-herse-corkscrew-climb-tire-intro/ https://bikepacking.com/news/rene-herse-corkscrew-climb-tire-intro/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:00:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194126 Rene Herse Corkscrew Climb TireDespite earlier doubts about the merits of semi-slick tires, Jan Heine and the team at Rene Herse Cycles spent the last three years trying to design one that they believe redefines the category. The result is the new 700 x 44mm Rene Herse Corkscrew Climb. See it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/rene-herse-corkscrew-climb-tire-intro/feed/ 38 Editor’s Dozen: Joe Cruz’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-joe-cruz/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-joe-cruz/#comments Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:13:47 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193925 2024 Editors Dozen Joe CruzIf gear, clothing, and bikes were chosen purely for function, we’d likely have settled on a uniform list by now, varying only by climate and terrain. Instead, the market fuels our acquisitiveness with minor differences and new standards, shaping a consumerist mindset that feels self-driven. In Joe Cruz’s 2024 Editor’s Dozen, he offers a hopeful alternative: that the gear we choose can also reflect how we imagine and hope a ride will feel. Find his perspective on the topic and a list of 12 takeaways from 2024 here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-joe-cruz/feed/ 47 Finding Connection at Sisters in the Wild Scotland https://bikepacking.com/plog/sisters-in-the-wild-2024-scotland/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/sisters-in-the-wild-2024-scotland/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:21:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193771 sisters in the wild scotland bikepacking 2024In September, Sisters in the Wild and Annie Le led a four-day bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, fueled by perfect weather, lots of laughs, spectacular wild camps, and a bit of bog trotting. Find Annie's thoughts on why guiding a group of women proved so meaningful and a lovely selection of photos here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/sisters-in-the-wild-2024-scotland/feed/ 2 Watch Velo Orange’s Final 2024 Bikeside Chat https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-final-2024-bikeside-chat/ https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-final-2024-bikeside-chat/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:55:48 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194069 Velo Orange's Final-2024 Bikeside ChatIn Velo Orange's final Bikeside Chat of 2024, they take a look at the last year along with plenty of new products and changes coming to the company in 2025. For more on Velo Orange's Bikeside Chat, read on...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-final-2024-bikeside-chat/feed/ 0 Collective Reward #202: Restrap Race Bag Bundle https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-202/ https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-202/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:20:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193726 Our last Collective Reward giveaway of 2024 comes courtesy of the team at Restrap in the UK, who are hooking up one randomly selected site supported with a full set of bags to outfit their bike. Find out what's included and join the Bikepacking Collective for a chance to win here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-202/feed/ 0 The Blacksnow EDC MK2 is for Everyday Cargo https://bikepacking.com/news/blacksnow-edc-mk2-new/ https://bikepacking.com/news/blacksnow-edc-mk2-new/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:12:57 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=194070 Blacksnow EDC Mk2Blacksnow Cycles in China just released another cargo bike. This time, it features a 20" front wheel, an integrated stainless steel front rack, and your choice of a derailleur, Rohloff rear hub, or Pinion gearbox. Learn more about the Blacksnow EDC MK2 here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/blacksnow-edc-mk2-new/feed/ 5 Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/plog/our-editors-favorite-rides-of-2024/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/our-editors-favorite-rides-of-2024/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:31:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193098 Ojos de TehuacanOn this final day of 2024, our worldwide team reflects on yet another incredible year of scouting fresh bikepacking routes, testing gear on rugged tracks and trails, and getting out to savor the restorative power of even the shortest of journeys. Find recaps from 10 of our favorite rides of the year and share your highlights here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/our-editors-favorite-rides-of-2024/feed/ 9 Our Top Videos of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/news/our-top-videos-of-2024/ https://bikepacking.com/news/our-top-videos-of-2024/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:19:53 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193937 Our Top Videos of 2024Though not limited to videos published in the past calendar year, Neil recently got to work looking at the most-viewed videos across his time running our YouTube channel. Dive into our top videos of 2024 here. Plus, take a moment to fill out a quick survey to let us know what you'd like to see more (or less) of in 2025...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-155/feed/ 2 The 2025 Sisters in the Wild Events Calendar is Live https://bikepacking.com/news/sisters-in-the-wild-2025-events/ https://bikepacking.com/news/sisters-in-the-wild-2025-events/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:44:53 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193893 sisters in the wild 2025 eventsAfter another successful season of community building and adventures by bike, Sisters in the Wild is back for 2025, and they just released their entire event calendar. From beginner bikepacking weekends to challenging off-road rides, find all their upcoming offerings here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/sisters-in-the-wild-2025-events/feed/ 0 Bikepacking Oregon’s Hardest Trail (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-oregons-hardest-trail-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-oregons-hardest-trail-video/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:08:35 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193723 Oregon Timber Trail 700Over the summer, Garrett Murphy of the Move with Murph YouTube channel rode the rugged Oregon Timber Trail on a rigid bike with drop bars, participating in the annual grand depart. He shot and edited an hour-long video capturing the unforgettable experience. Watch it and find a brief reflection from Garrett here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-oregons-hardest-trail-video/feed/ 2 Editor’s Dozen: Josh’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-josh-meissner/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-josh-meissner/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 12:16:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193846 Josh Meissner 2024 Editor's DozenAfter a quiet year of going deeper around his home in Germany, Josh Meissner reflects on our vexed relationship with gear and rounds up his favorite products and practices that have helped shift his perspective in subtle and big ways in 2024. Find Josh’s time-tested and fresh highlights in his Editor’s Dozen here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-josh-meissner/feed/ 46 Friday Debrief: Rodeo’s Top Bikes of 2024, Ghooost Flower Twists, DIY Zip Bag, and More… https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-149/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-149/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:46:39 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193731 DebriefThis week’s Debrief features WZRD's Adventurer Bags, Ghooost Flowers Twists, a DIY zip bag, Rodeo Labs' top bikes of 2024, dreams of Colorado, two events happening now, and more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-149/feed/ 9 Reader’s Rig: Louis’s Tumbleweed Prospector https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-louiss-tumbleweed-prospector/ https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-louiss-tumbleweed-prospector/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:17:26 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193589 Tumbleweed ProspectorOur last Reader's Rig of the year comes from Louis in France, who we happened to meet on a recent ride through the Voges Mountains. Meet Louis and check out the Tumbleweed Prospector he recently built for an upcoming solo bikepacking journey to Japan here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-louiss-tumbleweed-prospector/feed/ 2 Strava Year in Sport: Death by Digits or Quality Quantification? https://bikepacking.com/plog/strava-year-in-sport/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/strava-year-in-sport/#comments Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:32:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193635 Strava's Year in SportStrava's Year in Sport is a yearly summation of their users achievements visualized through data. On the day of its release, social media is flooded with visualizations of a year lived through the statistical quantification of physical achievement. In his most recent think piece, Nic ponders whether this year-to-year quantification of data is good, and what can be done to make it better...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/strava-year-in-sport/feed/ 47 Ride with GPS 2024 Holiday Feature Roundup https://bikepacking.com/news/rwgps-holiday-feature-roundup-2024/ https://bikepacking.com/news/rwgps-holiday-feature-roundup-2024/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:50:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193702 rwgps 2024 holidayTo celebrate the holidays and deliver on features the community has been requesting, Ride with GPS released several new features for its web and mobile route-planning apps. Discover all the new tools here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/rwgps-holiday-feature-roundup-2024/feed/ 1 Coconino: Bikepacking 240 Miles Through Arizona (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/coconino-bikepacking-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/coconino-bikepacking-video/#comments Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:07:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193699 Coconino LoopDavid Lamb recently pedaled the spectacular Coconino Loop in Arizona, and he created a detailed video capturing his experiences along the way. Find a written introduction and see the route through his point of view in the 26-minute video here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/coconino-bikepacking-video/feed/ 6 Fergus Tanaka’s PBP Story (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/fergus-tanaka-pbp-story-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/fergus-tanaka-pbp-story-video/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:33:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193693 Fergus' PBP StoryAn accomplished randonneur, bike messenger, and industry influencer, Fergus Tanaka of Ritchey Bikes tells his story of completing the 2023 edition of Paris-Brest-Paris via Peter Curley's PBP podcast. Read on for more on Fergus' PBP story...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/rain-jackets-bikepacking/feed/ 90 Our 12 Most Popular Articles and Routes of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/plog/most-popular-bikepacking-articles-2024/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/most-popular-bikepacking-articles-2024/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:32:45 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193371 Most Popular Bikepacking Articles 2024In 2024, we published over 1,200 original articles and 54 bikepacking route guides spanning some 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles). To further dissect this compendium of useful content, we've identified the 12 articles that captured the lion's share of readers' attention and the 12 most popular new bikepacking routes that folks found the most intriguing, rounding out an incredible year! See it all here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/most-popular-bikepacking-articles-2024/feed/ 4 Now Printing: The Bikepacking Journal 13 https://bikepacking.com/news/now-printing-bpj13/ https://bikepacking.com/news/now-printing-bpj13/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:59:48 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193634 The Bikepacking JournalWe're pleased to report that the 13th issue of our biannual publication, The Bikepacking Journal, is hot off the press! If you're interested in a behind-the-scenes look at its production, find a short video and a few photos from the printer in Germany here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/now-printing-bpj13/feed/ 11 Time Traveling: Home to Arizona https://bikepacking.com/plog/time-traveling-home-to-arizona/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/time-traveling-home-to-arizona/#comments Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:35:07 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193113 Home to Arizona, Bikepacking San Diego to PhoenixAs a kid, Evan Christenson was regularly packed into the car for trips from San Diego to Phoenix to see family, blasting through the desert along Interstate 8. In this piece, he loads up his humble bicycle and retraces the route under his own power and on his own schedule, fully experiencing its contours, abundant life, and complex dynamics for the first time. Find his story and a riveting set of photos here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/time-traveling-home-to-arizona/feed/ 19 The Border Run XL: Oskar Moore’s 400km FKT (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/border-run-xl-oskar-moore-fkt/ https://bikepacking.com/news/border-run-xl-oskar-moore-fkt/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:21:11 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193535 border run xl fkt oskarEarlier this month, Curve ambassador Oskar Moore set off on the 400-kilometer Border Run XL route in Australia with intentions of setting a new fastest known time. He shaved about 45 minutes off the previous record, and Curve just released a 20-minute video documenting his ride. Watch it here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/border-run-xl-oskar-moore-fkt/feed/ 4 Check Out the New Velo Orange Neutrino in Celery Green! https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-neutrino-in-celery-green/ https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-neutrino-in-celery-green/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:39:40 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193531 Velo Orange Neutrino in Celery GreenVelo Orange's mini-velo, the Neutrino, is back in celery green! However, the Maryland-based bike company is putting out more than just a new color, as they plan to offer a more comprehensive system of completes in the coming year. Learn more about the Velo Orange Neutrino in Celery Green here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/velo-orange-neutrino-in-celery-green/feed/ 3 Weekend Snapshot https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-154/ https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-154/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:16:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193506 Weekend Snapshot Good Night 2024We have a triptych from our editors for today’s Weekend Snapshot, in which Logan, Nic, and Miles take us along on a Good Night 2024 campout, a frigid pedal in the Appalachians, and a night ride photoshoot. See them here and use the form to contribute to a future edition here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-154/feed/ 0 Crust Evasion Trail 140: The Brand’s New Honda Trail Inspired Step-Thru https://bikepacking.com/news/crust-evasion-trail-140-release/ https://bikepacking.com/news/crust-evasion-trail-140-release/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:15:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193507 Evasion Trail 140Crust's new Evasion Trail 140 takes design inspiration from Honda's iconic Trail 90 and 110 motorbikes while adapting their signature frame to a slightly less aggressive end. For more on the Crust Evasion Trail 140, read on...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/crust-evasion-trail-140-release/feed/ 17 Editor’s Dozen: Miles and Emily’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-miles-emily/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-miles-emily/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:34:55 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=192755 editors dozen 2024 miles emilyContinuing our end-of-year roundups, Miles and Emily compiled a list of 12(+) standout products and thoughts from their time bikepacking around Arizona, riding mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest, and packrafting on Vancouver Island. Dig into their second Editor's Dozen of 2024 here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-miles-emily/feed/ 13 To All a Good Night! https://bikepacking.com/news/to-all-a-good-night-2024/ https://bikepacking.com/news/to-all-a-good-night-2024/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:03:35 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193450 To All a Good NightAs we wrap up another uniquely challenging year, we want to take a moment to wish you all happy holidays, express our gratitude for being part of our community in 2024, and bid you an excellent Good Night 2024 campout…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/to-all-a-good-night-2024/feed/ 1 Friday Debrief: Stridsland Barge, Self-Supported Rules, Nesting Stem Bags, and More… https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-148/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-148/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:50:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193193 Friday Debrief 148This week’s Debrief features the new Stridsland Barge, self-supported rules, nesting stem bags, Soma Rufus Mini Velo, and much more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-148/feed/ 22 The EXPLORE Act Passes Both Chambers of Congress! https://bikepacking.com/news/congress-passes-the-explore-act/ https://bikepacking.com/news/congress-passes-the-explore-act/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:42:50 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193452 Prairie Breaks Bikepacking Route, MontanaWith bipartisan support, Congress has finally passed the EXPLORE Act, a key piece of legislation that will be instrumental in expanding access and securing funding to our public lands. For more information on this much-needed piece of good news, read on…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-matts-all-city-gorilla-monsoon/feed/ 6 Editor’s Dozen: Evan’s Favorite Gear and More of 2024 https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-evan-christenson/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/2024-editors-dozen-evan-christenson/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:30:18 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=193390 2024 Editors Dozen Evan ChristensonHaving spent most of the year living on his bike, including eight months around Africa, Evan Christenson put together an eclectic roundup of his favorite things of 2024 and an engaging reflection on "stuff" after needing uniquely little of it this year. Dive into Evan's Editor's Dozen here...

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