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The 10th Annual Pisgah Project Bike Raffle is here! This year’s grand prize is a one-of-a-kind REEB Hall Pass loaded with excellent components from some of the best brands in the business. All raffle…
Replacing one of the most beloved gravel tires on the market, the Continental Dubnital had big shoes to fill. Touted as fast-rolling and grippy, it’s another tire that promises a lot in an ever-changi…
Blending modern components with old-school aesthetics, the new State 4130 All-Road Flat Bar clears 27.5 x 2.4" tires, has loads of mounting points, and costs a reasonable $899 complete. Take a closer…
We recently overhauled our route library to make planning your next adventure easier than ever. With fresh categories that help users sort our 550+ routes, plus a host of other features, Neil’s latest…
With additional photos by Jeff Kerkove South-central Wyoming has a character all its own. Big skies stretch over open ranchlands, immense forests, wildfire scars, and rugged mountains. Just a half-day…
For our final piece of The Radavist’s 2026 Bespoked Dresden coverage, we’re handing the mic over to first-time attendee Paul Kalifatidi. Accompanying Paul’s first impressions and a selection of his ph…
In the latest installment of JF Frankel’s comics, we have his conversation with long-time friend and cartoonist Frederick Noland. Noland recenlty published an illustrated history of Major Taylor and h…
For a journalistic deep dive into how the Trump Administration’s tariffs are affecting US manufacturing, check out this article in Bloomberg that focuses on Lauf Cycles‘ assembly factory in Harrisonbu…
Continuing in the pursuit of making limited-edition silhouettes from deadstock fabrics, Ornot just rolled out its long-awaited Micro Grid Jersey ($165) and a Micro Climate Vest ($158)… Micro Grid Jers…
UK brand Fairlight Cycles‘ new Secan 3.0 paint, Moorland Silver, is inspired by the silver hued grasses carpeting the moorlands surrounding Fairlight’s riding terrain. Moorland Silver is a metallic pa…
First published August 2023; last updated September 2026 Burrito-shaped bundles strapped to the handlebars were one of the first means of carrying gear on a bike. Intrepid world cyclists used…
Our fall Garage Sale is on! Our editors are digging into their gear stashes and offering up tons of items at deeply discounted prices. Plus, Bikepacking Collective members who list an item in the Bike…
We recently stumbled upon the trailer for "The Cycle of Love," and though it's a little outside our usual scope, we couldn't help but be captivated by its heartwarming story and the bicycle's central…
The Ultralight Titanium Bikepacking Tool is a portable chain whip and cassette-removal tool for bikepackers, designed to help you out of sticky situations. Learn more and support the Kickstarter campa…
Set on Canada’s remote Canol Trail through the Yukon and Northwest Territories, this time-traveling piece weaves the past and present with memories of the late Iohan Gueorguiev. In it, author Brad Roa…
Designing and speccing a budget full-suspension bike is a puzzle, and every brand solves it differently. They predict where a customer is willing to splurge, and where they want to save. Travis thinks…
After a decade of riding nearly 100,000 kilometers around the globe, Tristan Ridley's latest video explores a paradox: the closer he gets to his ambitious goal, the less certain he feels. Watch the th…
Ride with GPS recently announced the addition of 3D Maps, now live on the web and in the mobile app… Flat maps have always forced riders to imagine the parts that matter most: the massive switchbackin…
The cycling/outdoor apparel company Cascada just rolled out its first new design for fall/winter 2026. The Guide Ultralight Vest ($164) is ultralight and packable, designed to handle changing temperat…
Shortly after launching our completely redesigned Bikepacking Routes map, we’ve already rolled out a host of improvements inspired directly by feedback from Bikepacking Collective members. The biggest…