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Bikepacking
07. September, 11:10 Uhr

The Kona Sutra is a perennial classic touring bike that has been around in various forms for nearly two decades. Seeking to shake up his perspective, Lucas spent most of the past year pedaling one around Colorado. Find his in-depth review and a generous helping of photos here... The post Kona Sutra Review: Touring Revisited appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
16. März, 11:00 Uhr

Throughout a year of long rides and overnighters, Josh Meissner got to know Kristin Heil, founder of the now well-established Gramm Tourpacking, which is rooted in Berlin. Learn about the changes involved in going from solo entrepreneur to a four-woman team and find photos from the Gramm workshop and rides around Berlin in this inside look at the handmade bag maker here… The post Inside Gramm...

Bikepacking
20. Juli, 14:05 Uhr

Touring On Tour follows our friend James Joiner as he travels around the world having bike-centric adventures. In this installment, James heads to the Northwest Tune Up Fest for a weekend of bikes, music, and good times. Read all about it here... The post Touring On Tour: Tuned In and Turnt Out at Northwest Tune Up Fest appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
07. Juni, 11:13 Uhr

With the Tour Divide grand depart coming up on Friday, we're pleased to present the Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide. Like last year, we've split them into two categories and are kicking things off with more than 50 drop-bar rigs that will be taking on the 2,700-mile route from Canada to Mexico, including bag and gear highlights for each. Dive in here... The post Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part...

Bikepacking
12. Oktober, 13:55 Uhr

Updated October, 2023 (originally published January, 2019) In our opinion, fully rigid steel mountain bikes—especially those with plus-sized tires—have inherited the crown of the first ATBs (All Terrain Bikes), offering sure-footed traction and an adventurous spirit. They’re the updated essence of the original 1980s mountain bikes, and like their forebears, are robust enough to be […] The post...

Bikepacking
01. Februar, 12:36 Uhr

Originally published in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, we're proud to present an expanded version of "A History of Bikepacking" by Joe Cruz. This fascinating piece blends research and storytelling to trace the origins of bikepacking from the late 1800s to today and features a treasure trove of images and illustrations from across the years... The post A History of Bikepacking...

Bikepacking
08. Juni, 11:47 Uhr

Our largest rig roundup to date and one of our most popular articles each year is finally here: the Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide! This time, we’ve split them into two categories: drop-bar and flat-bar bikes. Find details on more than 50 flat-bar rigs here, including bag and gear highlights for each, all of which will soon take on the roughly 2,700-mile route... The post Rigs of the 2022 Tour...

Bikepacking
08. Juni, 11:02 Uhr

The second part of our massive Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide roundup features a collection of more than 60 flat-bar bikes that will be setting out on the 2,750-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each... The post Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Flat-Bar Bikes appeared...

Bikepacking
07. Juni, 16:14 Uhr

Our friend James Joiner is currently touring across the United States with Modest Mouse, accompanying the band as their photographer. Along the way, he's trying to sneak in as much riding as possible between live shows and travel days. Find his first in a series of reports from the road here... The post Touring on Tour (Part 1): Hello Cleveland appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
08. Dezember, 12:38 Uhr

Building on years of experience crafting custom bags and racks, Berlin-based Gramm Tourpacking teamed up with framebuilder-owned Allygn Components to create the innovative Diamond Bag and Rack system. Inspired by classic rando bags, it’s ready for bikepacking. Find a thorough examination of the state-of-the-art bag featuring photos from six months of riding with it all across Europe here… The...

Bikepacking
09. Juni, 11:30 Uhr

Part 2 of our massive Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide roundup features more than 60 drop-bar bikes that'll be setting out on the 2,700-mile route between Banff, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico, tomorrow morning. Find details on all of them here, including bag and gear highlights for each.. The post Rigs of the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 2): Drop-Bar Bikes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
29. September, 12:13 Uhr

NOTE: Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and parts of New Brunswick recently experienced extreme damage and loss from post-tropical storm Fiona (September 24-25, 2022). As such, this route may have flooding, downed trees, and other damage that make it unpassable or unsafe at present. We posted this guide for planning a trip at a later date; if […] The post Eastern Divide Trail (S2): Tamarack appeared...

Bikepacking
24. Juni, 11:47 Uhr

In part one of two documenting the 2022 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark recounts his time chasing light and finding riders between the mud, mountains, and sagebrush along the iconic and beautiful route. Find his recap and an excellent photo gallery here... The post Tracking the 2022 Tour Divide (part 1): Light Stalking appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
16. August, 11:04 Uhr

For many, the first thing that springs to mind for Norway will be the fjords and their epic scenery of incomprehensibly huge walls of rock dropping down into vast expanses of water below. Whilst this route does indeed end at one of these fjords (the longest in Norway at over 200 kilometres long), the route […] The post Of Milk and Navvies (Mjolkevegen and Rallarvegen) appeared first on...

Bikepacking
19. Juni, 11:04 Uhr

In part one of our from-the-field reportage of the 2023 Tour Divide, seasoned photographer and documentarian Eddie Clark shares his experiences from the first week, tracking down riders in Montana and Wyoming along the faint singletrack and mud-caked roads of this iconic route. Find his recap, thoughts from several riders, and an excellent photo gallery here… The post Tracking the 2023 Tour...

Bikepacking
16. Februar, 14:43 Uhr

Our special Reader's Rig of the week showcases an assortment of bikes that will be taking on the 3,000-kilometer Tour Aotearoa across New Zealand, traversing both islands from Cape Reinga in the north to Bluff in the south. Find rig and gear details from nearly intrepid 20 riders who'll begin their ride this weekend here... The post Reader’s Rig(s): 19 Bikes of the Tour Aotearoa appeared first...

Bikepacking
03. Mai, 11:08 Uhr

Eager to combine her longtime passion for bikepacking with her budding love of ski touring, Ana Zamorano Ruiz planned a trip to a backcountry peak in the Pyrenees to try the concept. Find her story of learning to mix bikes and skis and gaining a whole new perspective on the adventure possibilities in her backyard here... The post Off-Piste: Bikepacking and Ski Touring the Pyrenees appeared...

Bikepacking
10. Januar, 12:32 Uhr

In our final Editor’s Dozen from 2023, Josh Meissner reflects on 12 highlights that shaped his eventful last year of touring all over Europe. Ranging from practical gear to immaterial inspiration, find his collection of favorites that blur the lines of bikepacking here... The post Editor’s Dozen: Josh’s Favorite Gear of 2023 appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
04. Juli, 11:22 Uhr

For many of us, bikepacking is as much about the riding as it is the people we meet along the way. This concept proved especially true during a ride on the 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi Trail that Miles and Emily took earlier this year in Western Australia. They encountered new and interesting people each day, all connected by the route in one way or another. Find portraits and vignettes from 27...

Bikepacking
13. Juli, 11:04 Uhr

While bikepacking around Europe this spring, Joshua Meissner made a stop at Rohloff headquarters in Hesse, Germany, to tour the space where their iconic internal gear Speedhub is made. Learn more about the beloved company's past and present and take a photographic tour of their production and repair processes here... The post Inside Rohloff: Legendary Internal Gear Hubs appeared first on...

Bikepacking
13. Juni, 11:08 Uhr

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – commonly known as Bosnia – is a small country located in the Balkans with a long and complex history. While a part of Europe and within a two-hour flight from most European capitals, the country you’ll see on this route often feels far more remote and distant. Through […] The post The Bosnian Highline appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
13. Februar, 12:30 Uhr

Let’s not sugarcoat it: The south of Namibia, particularly those parts within or adjacent to the Namib Desert, are painfully inaccessible for bikepacking when the focus is on travelling well off-road and away from the main routes. The reality is that alternative tracks and trails are few and far between, they’re often fragmented over vast […] The post SAND: Segment 4 – Namib appeared first on...

Bikepacking
12. Januar, 12:00 Uhr

This route was originally published in 2016 (outside the scope of the Andean Bear Corridor Routes with Conservation International) and has since gotten excellent feedback from dozens of riders. In January 2024, it received a major overhaul thanks to Eileen Schwab. Find Eileen’s photos and additional information integrated below. Connecting the pretty village of Barichara […] The post Oh Boyaca!...

Bikepacking
20. September, 12:39 Uhr

Segment 3 of the Eastern Divide Trail, aka Lupine, is named after a distinctive flowering plant that carpets the landscape throughout the eastern United States, spanning from New England to Florida. A native species to Maine named Sundial Lupine (Lupinus perennis) has been steadily declining in number and range since the Industrial Revolution and is […] The post Eastern Divide Trail (S3):...

Bikepacking
26. Juni, 11:17 Uhr

Ascend Armenia is a new self-supported ultra-distance bikepacking race following a 1,100-kilometer route across a challenging mix of terrain through a fascinating country. The inaugural event took off yesterday morning from the Armenian capital, Yerevan, and organizer Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs put together a detailed backstory on the event with brilliant photos, which we've paired with...

Bikepacking
31. Januar, 14:34 Uhr

The Shaky Isles Challenge is a self-supported bikepacking event that follows a massive 2,800-kilometer route along the length of Aotearoa/New Zealand. With no finishers at this year's event, we reached out to the organizer Brian Alder for a recap of his ride. Find his story with photos and a video from Rob Dawson here... The post 2023 Shaky Isles Challenge: Event Recap appeared first on...

Bikepacking
18. Januar, 12:52 Uhr

As someone attracted to pedaling at an unhurried pace that allows time to soak in the surroundings and experience the local culture, Ty Domin was initially skeptical about racing the Tour Divide. Still, something compelled him to give a whirl. In this piece, explores the eye-opening experiences that helped him fully appreciate the iconic race's allure. Read it here... The post Why Race?...

Bikepacking
27. April, 11:02 Uhr

Released as part of the Lalashan Collection earlier this month, the new QUOC Gran Tourer XC further refines the London brand's flagship shoe with an unabashedly performance-focused feature set. Lucas has been wearing a pair on rides around Colorado this spring, and he shares his full review here... The post QUOC Gran Tourer XC Review: Performance Pedaling appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
20. Juli, 14:30 Uhr

Updated July 2022 Consider this as part three in a Gear Index subset all about bottle cages, cargo carriers, and boss-mounted bags for carrying extra gear and water. If you’re looking for solutions for attaching cages or adding mounts to your frame, check out Ways to Attach Bottle Cages and Add Cage Mounts to Your […] The post Complete List of Useful, Durable, and Oversized Bottle Cages for...

Bikepacking
05. Dezember, 12:28 Uhr

The latest generation of the Crust Scapegoat (ScapeBot) features plenty of the specs we’d hope to see from a ride-around-the-world rigid mountain bike, including geometry tuned for heavy hauling, loads of mounting points, and clearance for 29 x 3.0” tires. After nearly a year of dirt-road rambling, packrafting, and bikepacking, find our long-term Crust Scapegoat review here… The post Crust...

Bikepacking
13. April, 11:57 Uhr

In a dozen years, QUOC shoes have made a name for themselves by attending to fit and function with a clean, distinctive styling. The Gran Tourer II is the evolution of an earlier model that was exemplary in everything from spirited gravel rides to drop-bar bikepacking. Does the update exceed the high standard set by the original? Read on to find out why Joe thinks it’s only a qualified...

Bikepacking
05. Mai, 11:05 Uhr

After a decade of bikepacking and touring on a plant-based diet, Dakota Gale compiled this handy resource that includes practical tips, some essential considerations, his favorite meals/ingredients, and more to help anyone curious about plant-based (or plant-leaning) bikepacking give it a try on their next trip. Find Dakota's guide and a delectable gallery of images here... The post How to...

Bikepacking
18. August, 11:33 Uhr

In our ongoing Decade in Review series, we take a deep dive into the site’s 10-year archive and look back at the gear we’ve tried along the way, choosing our all-time top picks in a variety of categories. This time around, we share a our favorite real-world, trip-tested handlebars for bikepacking and bike touring. Find the full list here... The post The Best Handlebars for Bikepacking and...

Bikepacking
30. November, 12:49 Uhr

Contributed by Atenea Camacho and the Bikepacking for Conservation team Reminiscent of the famous legend, Ruta El Dorado is an homage to its Indigenous origins. Glacial lagoons found along this trail were once regarded as sacred by the Muisca Indigenous peoples who originally inhabited this region; seven of these lagoons make up what was once […] The post Ruta El Dorado appeared first on...

Bikepacking
14. November, 12:37 Uhr

In this piece, Ty Domin makes the case for why he calls his style of riding "overlanding." Following more than 40,000 kilometers of pedaling on many of our routes around the world, he also shares a look at his current Tumbleweed Prospector setup and offers some thoughts on how a shift in mindset has unlocked boundless possibilities. Find it all here... The post Overlanding: What’s in a Name?...

Bikepacking
07. Juli, 11:04 Uhr

Photographer Danielle Vilaplana was in Wyoming during the 2023 Tour Divide, where she caught up with more than a dozen women riders to learn about their experiences. Find her portraits of the women who took on the iconic 2,700-mile route this year, their advice for future racers and tourers, and other impressions from the field here... The post Women of the 2023 Tour Divide: Conversations from...

Bikepacking
28. Juni, 11:13 Uhr

In the third and final report from his border-to-border coverage of the 2023 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark reflects on the evolution of the iconic race and follows riders from New Mexico's Gila National Forest down to the finish in Antelope Wells. Find his full write-up and another excellent photo gallery here... The post Tracking the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 3): 17 days, 5,262 miles, and...

Bikepacking
16. Juni, 12:09 Uhr

The 2023 Tour Divide clock just struck one week, and the leaders are just at the halfway mark, albeit stuck in the mud. In this update, we take a look what's gone on over the last couple of days and showcase an excellent gallery from the field by photographer Eddie Clark... The post Tour Divide Debrief (Days 5-7): Trouble’s a Brewing appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
13. Juni, 14:05 Uhr

Curious about what exactly Lael Wilcox brought along for the 2023 Tour Divide? Revelate Designs just shared a video that outlines the bike and gear she's currently using on her way south to the US/Mexico border. Watch it here... The post Packing for the Tour Divide with Lael Wilcox (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
12. Juni, 13:18 Uhr

The racers and riders of the 2022 Tour Divide are just starting their third morning on the route, and it's already been an exciting event to follow. We've put together a quick update on how the leaderboard is shaping up along with some photos from the first day taken by Aydin Odyakmaz... The post 2022 Tour Divide: The First 48 Hours appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.