Ride Along With Lael Wilcox on the Tour Divide
The Tour Divide is the grandest North American mountain bike race. And in 2019, Lael Wilcox aimed to win it all.
‘You Have the Lungs of a 75-Year-Old’: 21 Questions With Bikepacking Badass Lael Wilcox
With each passing multiday, self-supported endurance bikepacking race, it becomes increasingly clear this is Lael Wilcox’s world. We’re just riding in it. But hit her with a few off-the-wall questions — like why Oprah would be her perfect riding buddy — and you uncover a charming and infectiously positive (if relentlessly motivated) person.
‘Food and Water Are Overrated!’ 21 Questions With Jay Petervary
When, where, and why was Jay Petervary literally running for his life? And how often does he cry at movies? Find out everything you’ve wanted to know about the endurance bike racing phenom in GearJunkie’s 21 Questions.
The Best Bikepacking Bags of 2019
We tested and reviewed the best bikepacking bags of 2019, including top bike bags from Blackburn, Revelate Designs, Porecelain Rocket, and more.
The Sounds of Bikepacking: Gritty Film Captures Ambient Adventure
Three friends venture out into the countryside of Yorkshire, England, to do one thing: embrace the ride no matter what. And with nary a word spoken, their trek captures a symphony of sound.
Watch: Bikepacking Italy From Town to Trail
Two friends, Francesco D’Alessio and Giorgio Frattale, decide to dedicate a video tribute to their native land. It’s a celebration of life, wilderness, and exploration.
Beginner Bikepacking Gear: Pedal to Camp With This Kit
On my first bikepacking trip, I spent 3 days in the saddle exploring the Marin Headlands in California. This is the gear I used.
Bikepacking Hacks: Tooling Up for Backcountry Adventure
We asked our favorite bike mechanic what to bring and what to know before departing on a bikepacking adventure.
Gear Up for Long Miles: 10 Essentials for a Bikepacking Epic
A former Tour Divide champion told GearJunkie what’s in his kit on race day, and we want to share it with you. It’s all the gear you need to finish a bikepacking epic.
Watch: How to Pack Your Bike for Bikepacking
Learn how to properly balance your bike and where to put heavy gear and frequently used items with this explainer video from REI.
Ultimate ‘Tour Divide’ MTB: Bike-Packing Build For 2,745 Miles
With 2,745 miles of on- and off-road biking, the Tour Divide tests riders and their bikes like few other endeavors.