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Average Joes, Gravel Greatness: Adventure in the Face of Adulting

Three professional fathers embark on a gravel biking adventure, overcoming adulting and the unpredictable winter weather in Georgia.

Written by Matthew Medendorp March 06, 2023

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review: Shelter From the Storm, Riding on Your Bike Frame

The Big Agnes Copper Spur is designed with bikepacking adventures in mind. But the lightweight style still allows for a solid amount of comfort.

Written by Aubrey Byron February 27, 2023

‘Best Week Ever’: Bike Touring From Aspen to Leadville, CO

Take a bike tour of the alpine paradise of Aspen, Colo., with Canyon’s Ryan Petry and Hall of Fame skier Chris Davenport.

Written by Sam Anderson January 26, 2023

Brooks Taps Jeremy Collins to Design Limited-Run Leather Saddle

The traditional leather bike saddle maker made its appreciation for art clear, and added a collector’s item to its stable.

Written by Sam Anderson January 26, 2023

Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack Review: Bigger on the Inside, Keeps Water Out

The Swift Industries Zeitgeist Pack was the missing piece of my bikepacking setup to safely carry the extras I would’ve left behind.

Written by Aubrey Byron January 09, 2023

The Opposite of Minimalism: Why Bikepacking With All Your Gear Is Easier

Bikepacking enthusiasts love to praise minimalism. But what if I told you a few extra ounces could be the key to actually enjoying a multiday…

Written by Aubrey Byron December 15, 2022

Next-Level Bikepacking: Handcycling Alaska to Mexico With ‘VID Expedition’

Follow along as Michiel Desmet makes a Guinness World Record attempt by riding his handcycle more than 4,000 miles.

Written by Andrew Marshall November 07, 2022

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Launches ‘Unbound’ Bundle: A Complete Thru-Hiker’s Kit

Hyperlite’s new 40L pack, 20-degree quilt, and two-person shelter are designed to work in conjunction on long thru-hikes.

Written by Andrew Marshall October 25, 2022

Biking Cross-Country for Multiple Sclerosis — on Banana Seats?

In 1982, a ragtag group of teenagers dreamed up a big ride, then pedaled out on whatever bikes they could scrounge up — to put…

Written by Sam Anderson October 04, 2022

Cyclist Says He’ll Make Longest Pedal Ever Across Antarctica

Omar Di Felice has announced his plans to ride his fat bike coast-to-coast, unsupported, on a route that will take him through the South Pole.

Written by Sam Anderson October 03, 2022

An Ode to Crust Bike’s Romanceur, From the Designer Himself

The Crust Romanceur’s creator masterminded it to facilitate everyday rides in a ‘whimsical’ manner. (His word, not ours.)

Written by Sam Anderson September 30, 2022

Pearl Izumi x Looptworks Upcycled Bike Bags Turn Scraps Into Storage

Pearl Izumi partners with Looptworks to turn jacket scraps from the cutting room floor into upcycled bike bags.

Written by Sam Anderson September 28, 2022

‘Shredpacking’ Blurs the Line Between Dirt Jumping and Bikepacking

These guys took fully loaded bikepacking rigs over jumps, drops, and gnarly terrain just for the fun of it.

Written by Andrew Marshall August 24, 2022

Bikepacker Attempts First-Ever ‘Eastern Divide’ 5,900-Mile Thru-Ride

How far is it from the easternmost point of Newfoundland to the last pebble on Key West? One cyclist wants to find out firsthand.

Written by Sam Anderson August 16, 2022

Feel Like Riding Assisted for 300 Miles? Meet the Biggest E-Bike Battery You’ve Ever Seen

If you’ve ever dreamed of an electric bicycle that could last longer than many RVs — wait no more. Meet the R22 Everest.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 05, 2022

Inaugural Loam and Gravel Society President Drops First Video: Get Stoked

A new web series follows a bike-loving traveler as he learns about bikefishing, bikerafting, and more. Welcome to the Loam and Gravel Society.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 19, 2022

‘Fill in the Map’ Challenge: Prizes for Submitting Your Favorite Overnight Bikepacking Route

The ‘Fill in the Map’ Challenge from Bikepacking.com and Ride With GPS asks for submissions of ‘exceptional’ overnight bikepacking routes.

Written by Andrew McLemore June 17, 2022

‘Unforgettable’ Film Documents Remote U.P. Bike Route

A bikepacking expedition in Michigan? Watch as this group traces an iconic route around the state’s remote Upper Peninsula.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 19, 2022

woom Launches First Urban Lifestyle Bike for Kids

The brand calls the NOW ‘the cycle truck’ and claims it can perform short urban trips to weekend-long bikepacking excursions.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 13, 2022

Dream Job: How to Score $20K, a Campervan, and a Bikepacking Gig

Apply to be a brand ambassador for The Robert Axle Project and Lone Man Mountain for an adventure van, $20,000, and 3 months on the…

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022

Economic and Well-Made: Topeak Bikepacking Bags and Mounts Review

This durable, functional collection of bikepacking bags and mounts works well with a range of bikes, terrain, and conditions. Plus, the full setup is less…

Written by Morgan Tilton February 01, 2022

3 Massive Bikepacking Rides in 8 Days: Watch How in This 3-Part Film Series

Chris Wilson and a friend headed to Utah with an epic goal in mind: to ride three separate bikepacking routes over 8 days. And these…

Written by Mary Murphy December 30, 2021

New Bike Day! Wilde Bicycle Brand Launches With Handmade Gravel and MTB Frames

The brainchild of industry veterans, new adventure cycling brand Wilde Bicycle Co. handcrafts frames right here in the USA.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 07, 2021

Culture, Identity, Bikes: Bringing Bikepacking to the Navajo Nation

Jon Yazzie is a member of the Navajo nation. In 2020, he founded Dzil Ta’ah Adventures — the first ever bikepacking program for youth on…

Written by Mary Murphy October 04, 2021

1 Road, 850 Miles: Lael Wilcox Crushes Alaska Pipeline FKT

This FKT attempt (and film) confirms that bikepacker Lael Wilcox is indeed an ultra-endurance powerhouse. Watch Wilcox set an FKT along the Alaska Pipeline.

Written by Mary Murphy September 27, 2021