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The 34 Lightest Gravel Bikes In The World For 2026
I've analysed hundreds of gravel bikes from all over the internet and ranked the lightest models by their weight.
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Cycle touring and bikepacking news and blogs: long-distance routes, gear, bikes on trains and planes, and ride reports from publishers worldwide.
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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4)
Part four of our MADE 2026 coverage features more amazing handbuilt bikes accompanied by several new components, some of which have yet to be released. Dig into all the details from Black Sheep, Rob E…
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List of Hub Dynamo USB Chargers That Power Your Electronics While You Ride
There’s a wide array of hub dynamo USB chargers available, so I've created this page to help you to see and compare the different models.
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MADE 2026 on Video (Part 2): Next-level Mini Velos, Trikes, and More…
In our second video from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil gets a look at some truly fantastic creations, from newer builders such as So Far, So Good to more seasoned builders like Oddity Cycles. There’s…
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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 3)
Today marks the final day of the 2026 MADE bike show, but we still have loads of stunning custom bikes and other finds to share. Our third roundup features builds and bits from Oddity Cycles, Mostly F…
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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 2)
Our coverage of the 2026 MADE bike show continues with a mix of cool, fun, and interesting custom and production models from brands and builders alike. Our second roundup features bikes and components…
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MADE 2026 on Video (Part 1): Three Bikes From Rare Earth
The MADE show returns for its fourth year at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, bringing a long weekend packed with incredible handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. The doors open to the public to…
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Friday Debrief: Is 30.5″ The Ultimate Tire Size?, New Silca Gravel Tires, Universal Recipes
This week’s Debrief asks if 30.5" is the ultimate tire size and looks at a Neuhaus prototype with this wheel size, new Silca Gravel Tires, three events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here……
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Reader’s Rig: Sergey’s 1991 Giant Custom 1000
This week's Reader's Rig comes from Sergey in Serbia, who shares the early '90s Giant Custom 1000 he recently picked up and has been slowly building into the ideal all-rounder for casual grab-and-go a…
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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 1)
The MADE bike show has returned for its fourth year, commencing one of the most anticipated weekends in the custom framebuilding world and the surrounding community. The event opens to the public toda…
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Collective Reward #251: San Util Mini Panniers V2
Our 251st Collective Reward giveaway comes from the small crew at San Util Design in Washington, who will be hooking up one lucky winner with a pair of their Mini Panniers V2. Find details and sign up…
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The Future of MADE and Billy Sinkford’s BTCHN’ 32er
Ahead of this year's MADE bike show in Portland, we caught up with the event's director, Billy Sinkford, to talk about the show’s evolution and next year's venue. We also got an early look at this yea…
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Only 30 Days to Keep Roads Out of Our Public Lands
The USDA has opened a comment period for its Draft Environmental Impact Statement regarding the rescission of the Roadless Rule, which restricts new road building on 45 million acres of public land ac…
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Pre-MADE 2026: An Afternoon with La Marche Bike Co.
After five years of custom framebuilding in Philadelphia, Tom La Marche of La Marche Bike Co. picked up his life and moved to Portland. Ahead of this year's MADE bike show, we stopped by his shop insi…
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Dutch Coast Overnighter
This route serves an incredible mix of landscapes, from wild dunes and wide-open shorelines to forests and polders. Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses and highland cattle. Once you…
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Sarah Swallow’s Universal Bikepacking Meal (Video)
Sarah Swallow recently took to the Passed Plate YouTube channel to share a recipe she’s been developing while bikepacking across the globe. Using a universal ingredient she’s found almost everywhere,…
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Bikepacking the Anaxshat Passage Again (Video)
No stranger to the route, YouTuber Chris Wilson of the PNW Bikepacking channel recently returned to the Anaxshat Passage for a third ride along the stunning 120-mile track in Oregon. Watch a 17-minute…
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Beef, Needles, and Elephants
From the Needles Visitor Center, the route follows a quiet paved road out of the national park through a dry, dusty desert landscape. Slowly, the mesas on the horizon come…
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How the World’s Most Advanced Bike Research Lab Measures Bicycle Comfort
Bicycle comfort has received more attention in recent years, and Trek's Research Lab is taking the science of comfort to another level.
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The Pontos Packable Kayak Weighs Just Seven Pounds
Launched on Kickstarter this morning, the Pontos 2.0 is a lightweight skin-on-frame kayak that packs down to the size of a two-person tent and sets up in just minutes, offering all kinds of possibilit…