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04. Dezember, 14:41 Uhr

With the gearing needed for loaded bikepacking, SRAM’s 12-speed drivetrains are without a doubt intriguing. And, as more affordable groups and parts emerge, 1x12 is becoming increasingly attractive to bikepackers looking for a modern drivetrain. After 2,500+ miles on the Eagle X01 group and putting the 12-speed Eagle GX drivetrain through its paces in Georgia and Armenia, here’s our full...

Bikepacking
02. November, 12:03 Uhr

Restrap just announced a fully waterproof, roll-top version of their handlebar-mounted Tech bag. Here's a video, photos, and a few details about it... The post New Waterproof Restrap Tech Bag appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
02. November, 12:53 Uhr

For Luke Douglas and Flora Hodson, what started as a tour around New Zealand turned into a ride all the way back home to the UK. In this story, Luke recounts the time they spent riding through Kyrgyzstan and Tajikstan on the Pamir Highway. Read on for their story of late-season riding in the Pamirs, Central Asian hospitality, and looming wolf encounters... The post Crossing The Pamirs appeared...

Bikepacking
03. November, 12:38 Uhr

Interested in adding 1x12 to your drop-bar bike? This weekend at the Taipei CYCLE show, MicroSHIFT released a 12-speed bar-end shifter, thumb shifter, and a wide-range 2x11 compatible derailleur... The post MicroSHIFT Announces 12-speed “Eagle” Thumb and Bar-end Shifters appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
04. November, 11:17 Uhr

WOHO just announced three new bikes—the Double Ace Ti and steel, and the Wild Card, an affordable steel gravel tourer. The post WOHO Wild Card and Double Ace Bikes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
05. November, 12:20 Uhr

After bikepacking around the world for several years, Jona decided to tackle his first bikepacking race, which proved itself more challenging than expected. Here's a video documenting his race and a set of photos from the ride… The post Bombtrack at The Navad 1000 (video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
05. November, 13:12 Uhr

Designed as an alternative to the ultra-technical backpacks of today, the Oveja Negra Portero is a stripped-down pack that looks good and doesn't cram in loads of unnecessary features. After several months of daily use, on everything from morning commutes to multi-country bikepacking trips, Lucas offers some thoughts on how the Portero has performed... The post Oveja Negra Portero Backpack:...

Bikepacking
06. November, 13:32 Uhr

The mountains and valleys of the Dolomites, named after the French geologist Déodat de Dolomieu, are made of contrasts, in which craggy and rocky pillars tower over gentle slopes. The history of this Unesco World Heritage area, however, isn’t as idyllic as it might appear today, with its old-fashioned Italian espresso bars and carefully kept […] The post Trans-Dolomiti, Italy appeared first on...

Bikepacking
06. November, 19:42 Uhr

Neil Beltchenko finished the 290+ mile Cohutta Cat bikepacking ride/race in just over a day and a half. Here are his notes on the ride, stats, and a few photos... The post Neil Beltchenko Just Crushed the Cohutta Cat appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
07. November, 13:07 Uhr

Even in a world of long and slack full-suspension rigs, the humble, fully rigid MTB still has a place, especially when it comes in a plus-tyred flavour. We took the Brother Cycles Big Bro up and down the steep inclines of Dorset's Isle of Purbeck. Here's how it fared... The post Brother Cycles Big Bro Review: Old Meets New appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
08. November, 13:16 Uhr

This past summer, Kona slipped yet another drop-bar gravel bike, the Libre, into their lineup. So, where exactly does it fit into Kona’s already versatile range? We tested the Kona Libre DL on countless rides and multiple bikepacking trips to find out. Here’s the full review... The post Kona Libre DL Review: Gravel Priorities appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
08. November, 20:58 Uhr

Handmade in Seattle, the well-designed Swift Elwha Pack doubles as a hip pack and a handlebar bag. We are excited to give one away for Collective Reward #013. Plus, find out who won Collective Reward #012... The post Collective Reward #013: Swift Elwha Pack appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
10. November, 13:08 Uhr

Bedrock Bags just launched this nice little promotional video spot. Plus, a few pre-review photos of their new Greysill Hip Pack... The post Home Brewed Bike Bags by Bedrock appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
11. November, 12:29 Uhr

Starting and ending near Cologne, the Sweet and Sauerland is designed as a weekend escape out of big city life and into nature. The region consists of many expansive forests, small villages, and beautiful landscapes. In winter, it is one of just a handful of areas in midwestern Germany that offers skiing. Along the route, […] The post Sweet and Sauerland appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
12. November, 11:17 Uhr

Long before there was bikepacking, or even mountain biking, there was The Rough-Stuff Fellowship. And now they have an archive with all kinds of photographic goodness... The post Rough-Stuff Fellowship, The Archive appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
12. November, 12:28 Uhr

Day and Night is a new film by Ben Page following two very different riders as they take on the 2018 TransAtlantic Way race. The film is a celebration of long distance, self-supported bike racing, and features the stunning landscapes and the diversity of participants that characterize the event. The post Day and Night (film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
13. November, 12:57 Uhr

Western North Carolina is renowned for its ever-scenic Appalachian Mountains, where unending layers of the Blue Ridge take on a hundred hues as they disappear into the horizon. It’s also known for its picturesque forest service and gravel roads that spiral deep into the hills. Nestled within this beautiful swath of the oldest mountain range […] The post Appalachian Gravel Growler appeared first...

Bikepacking
13. November, 16:15 Uhr

The Kora is a new film by Joey Schusler that follows three riders into Tibet during a 10-day bikepacking trip to attempt the "Yading Kora"... The post The Kora (film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
14. November, 13:48 Uhr

Up in the rolling landscapes of France's magnificent Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, we chat with Yorkshireman Mike Howarth about all things bikepacking: big trips, small trips, fat bikes, thin bikes, n+1, his take on the Great British Bivvy, and his Singular Rooster... The post Mike Howarth and His Singular Rooster appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
15. November, 12:36 Uhr

We had a chance to put several hundred miles on a pair of the new 45NRTH Ragnarök shoulder season shoes during the wet and cold of fall in the Appalachian Mountains. Here’s our detailed review… The post 45NRTH Ragnarok Review: Into Battle appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
16. November, 12:40 Uhr

In this edition of Rider's Lens, we chat with Mike Hayes, and hear a different perspective on travel photography than we might be used to. We learn about the meditative quality of street photography, why bike touring lends itself well to this style of reportage, and glean a few of Mike's tips for trying it out... The post Rider’s Lens: Mike Hayes on Street Photography appeared first on...

Bikepacking
16. November, 13:39 Uhr

To our surprise, one of our favorite sleeping mats now comes with a minimal pump bag integrated right into the stuff sack... The post Sea to Summit UL Mats Get Airstream Pumpsack appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
17. November, 13:32 Uhr

In 2017, Rickie Cotter and Lee Craigie rode the Tour Divide and documented their trip. Shot entirely using a Go Pro and an iPhone, Divided, an official selection of the Banff Film Festival, follows the two friends on an inspirational journey from Canada to Mexico. The post Divided (film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
19. November, 13:11 Uhr

Elements, a stunning new short film by Sam Needham and company, follows three friends as they set off into the depths of Iceland to explore the finest gravel the country has to offer. Watch it here, alongside an incredible set of photos and some details about the three bikes ridden in the film… The post Elements (film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
19. November, 16:31 Uhr

We first met Jan at the 2018 Bikepacking Summit in Gunnison, Colorado, where she shared her plans to run an Introduction to Bikepacking overnighter for women, transgender, femme, and non-binary cyclists looking to learn more about bikepacking. Here's a quick recap from the event after a successful night out... The post 2018 Ladies Introduction to Bikepacking: Event Recap appeared first on...

Bikepacking
20. November, 13:29 Uhr

Make no mistake, the Lesser Caucasus that dominate the Armenian segment of the Caucasus Crossing are just as challenging, if not more so, than the Greater Caucasus of the Georgian segment of the route. And they’re equally as beautiful. These peaks harbor an astoundingly diverse array of mountainscapes, ranging from the glaciated volcanic domes of […] The post Caucasus Crossing (Armenia)...

Bikepacking
21. November, 12:55 Uhr

Joe spent a few weeks with Trek’s Checkpoint SL6 to run it through challenges ranging from the weekly fast roadie coffee shop ride to a ten-hour dirt randonee to local gravel and singletrack explorations. Is this go-fast bike the bridge between a svelte carbon road machine and a lumbering gravel tourer? The post Trek Checkpoint Review (SL6): Dirt Road Rocketry appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
23. November, 13:44 Uhr

Nomad Nutrition’s line of adventure-ready meals is plant-based, gluten free, and made of mostly organic ingredients. Each meal is locally crafted in British Columbia and promises to be a top-notch product due to their revolutionary drying process. Here are our impressions after trying them this past summer… The post Nomad Nutrition: Healthy, Organic, Plant Based appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
26. November, 11:55 Uhr

On Saturday, Jonas Deichmann finished a 23,112 km unsupported ride from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina, setting a new solo Pan-American record. Here's the official press release and a selection of photos from his trip... The post Jonas Deichmann Sets New Pan-American Record appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
26. November, 13:09 Uhr

Last month, Miles and his riding partner McCullen became the first-ever finishers of the Julian Bikepack Challenge, an annual event that explores the immensely diverse regions of Southern California. Read on for more information on the event, a huge photoset from their journey, and a reminder that Miles is still bikepacking with strangers… The post How to win the Julian Bikepack Challenge...