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This week’s Debrief features a Schwinn documentary, snap-on cable charms, a new SON hub distributor, glow-in-the-dark carbon tent stakes, beeswax bags, fresh apparel, component inclusivity, an event to follow live, and much more:bikepacking.com/news/friday-…
In artist Mike Dutton’s latest “Pedal & Paint” video, he revisits a 2022 bike trip around the San Francisco Bay Area during which he painted more than a dozen beautiful watercolor postcards:bikepacking.com/news/pedal-p…
This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Nico in Germany, who presents the 1980s Panasonic MC 2500 he rebuilt with 27.5-inch wheels and a custom low-trail fork. Meet Nico and take a peek at his latest colorful project here:bikepacking.com/news/readers…
Sometimes, the best rides are only loosely planned and left to unfold organically. Joshua Kian and his partner Sarah rolled the dice on a recent journey through Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, where a chance encounter sent them on an unexpected path:bikepacking.com/plog/a-red-l…
Nicole Maniez was the first woman to finish this year’s Endless Mountains 430, completing the 430-mile route in 4 days and 9 hours. Find her day-by-day recap, takeaways from her ride, and a collection of race photos here:bikepacking.com/news/2026-en…
The National Park Service is proposing a major rule change to how traditional bike and e-bike access is decided in national parks across the United States. Comments for or against the amendment are due by November 2:bikepacking.com/news/bikes-o…
As tire clearances widen, the bottom bracket area has become increasingly problematic for cyclists and manufacturers. The new Velo Orange Gravel Cranks and Chainrings aim to help users who want to continue using the square taper standard in the modern era:bikepacking.com/news/velo-or…
Rogue Panda’s latest project reimagines how frame bags attach to bikes. The innovative new Rogue Panda DoubleTrack system uses carbon rods and TPU spacers to address common issues with traditional mounting systems:bikepacking.com/gear/rogue-p…
Paul Components has teamed up with SimWorks to create a sunset-inspired component collection. With fall-themed colors in deep orange and soft red, this new collaboration could be the perfect complement to a new build. See details here:bikepacking.com/news/paul-x-…
The new San Util Whirlpool MKII hip pack keeps all the original elements but is slightly larger, adds new zippered hip-wing pockets, and, for the first time for San Util, is made in Vietnam:bikepacking.com/news/san-uti…
Three months after breaking his neck in a mountain bike crash, Abe Kaufman returned to racing at the Mountaineer Monster in West Virginia, winning the 110-mile course and setting a new fastest known time:bikepacking.com/news/abe-kau…
Built for show, the Curve team has used their resources to create a custom 32-inch Big Kev gravel bike. With the new wheel size, this 32er Big Kev features a fresh paint job and a custom steel fork from Cjell Mone:bikepacking.com/news/curve-b…
Starting and ending in the small community of Port Alice on Vancouver Island's north end, Restless Alice is a 190-kilometer bikepacking route that follows remote forestry roads to some of coastal British Columbia's most stunning areas:bikepacking.com/routes/restl…
With our fall member drive behind us, we’re happy to share our latest group of Collective Reward winners! Find the names of all the lucky folks randomly selected to receive one of about 20 prizes worth over $12,000:bikepacking.com/news/fall-20…
After selling out for most of the year, the Wilde Rambler and Rambler SL are back in fresh colorways. Take a closer look at the new Galaxy Black and Elven Silverblue hues here:bikepacking.com/news/2026-wi…
Anthill Films just released a short segment from the 2023 feature-length film, “The Engine Inside.” The five-minute video follows Janice Tower’s experience of completing the Iditarod Trail Invitational, one of the world’s toughest endurance events:bikepacking.com/news/janice-…
The second annual High Velocity Research brought together tinkerers and hobby framebuilders who transformed piles of scrap metal into one-of-a-kind bikes made to take on a series of wacky challenges:bikepacking.com/plog/high-ve…
Built for the rugged trails of Canada’s East Coast, the Fluent Frameworks Dead Sailor is a rigid 29+ single-speed mountain bike that recently caught our attention on Instagram. Read the bike’s backstory and find detailed shots of this sea-inspired wonder:bikepacking.com/news/fluent-…
In this pair of videos, Julley heads into Mongolia’s remote Khangai Mountains on a mini velo, where isolation, challenging conditions, and the kindness of strangers make for an unforgettable journey:bikepacking.com/news/bikepac…
Today’s Weekend Snapshot is full of surprises and meaningful moments. Join readers on their rides around Australia, Türkiye, and the American Southwest, and participate in this ongoing series by sharing a shot from one of your recent adventures:bikepacking.com/news/weekend…
