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Bikepacking
13. April, 16:03 Uhr

On display at the Sea Otter Classic, the new Moots Routt RSL YBB features a micro-shock softail design, 45mm tires, and a beautiful anodized graphics scheme. Here's a look at it, along with some additional photos from their booth... The post Moots Routt YBB (Sea Otter Classic 2019) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
17. April, 09:26 Uhr

We asked our contributors to tell us the most ridiculous thing they've ever brought on a bikepacking trip, then we commissioned artist Chris McNally to create a watercolor illustration of what may well be the worst pack list of all time. Every copy of The Bikepacking Journal 02 will ship with a limited edition A5 "Pedal Further, Pack Less" watercolor print. Today is the deadline to join and...

Bikepacking
18. April, 11:37 Uhr

Nigel is back! Porcelain Rocket's standalone handlebar bag has been redesigned to simplify the manufacturing process, create a sleeker package, and offer a sturdier bag for extra clothing, cameras, or anything else you may want quick access to. Read on for complete details... The post Porcelain Rocket’s Nigel Handlebar Bag Returns appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
11. April, 15:35 Uhr

Do you consider California the spiritual home of off-road riding? Half a century earlier, cyclists were pitting themselves against rough and rutted drovers' tracks on skinny tyred bikes. We head to North Wales to commemorate a particularly noteworthy off-road tour that took place on a snowy weekend in 1919, with the oldest off-road bike touring club in the world... The post Over The Top: The...

Bikepacking
12. April, 17:15 Uhr

While wandering around Sea Otter, we bumped in to our friend Clayton and his full-suspension Marin B-17 "send-packing" rig, decked out with shiny Porcelain Rocket bags. Check it out here, plus more tidbits from WTB's display booth... The post Brother Wang’s Marin Space-Packer (Sea Otter Classic 2019) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
12. April, 15:43 Uhr

We're live at the Sea Otter Classic bike festival this weekend. Here's the first of many posts to come. New Zealand-based bike company CHAPTER2 just released the AO, a carbon gravel/all-road bike with a few interesting features. We spent some time talking to the company and taking photos. Here are the details... The post The New Chapter2 AO (Sea Otter Classic 2019) appeared first on...

Bikepacking
15. April, 12:02 Uhr

For Collective Reward #030, we commissioned New Zealand-based artist Matty Waudby to hand stitch three one of a kind "Pedal Further" hats for us. We'll be giving these wearable works of art to three lucky members of our Bikepacking Collective. Winners will be drawn on Wednesday, don't miss out! The post Collective Reward #030: Hand-Stitched “Pedal Further” Hats appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
09. April, 12:07 Uhr

To complement its lizard-like paint scheme, Logan built his new 2019 Gorilla Monsoon to tackle the Southwestern deserts, East Coast gravel, and everything in between. Highlights include Thesis carbon wheels, wide Enve drop bars, and 2.35" semi-slick tires, fit for sandy dirt roads. Find complete details here... The post Logan’s Custom Gorilla Monsoon appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
01. April, 12:20 Uhr

Hot & Bothied is an inspiring and funny short film that follows three friends on a bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, learning as they go while attempting to negotiate a route between two remote bothies. Watch the full film here, along with a Q&A with director Dominic John... The post Hot & Bothied (Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
10. April, 10:56 Uhr

Set in Scotland's beautiful Cairngorms National Park, Mar Sin Leat is one of about a dozen feature stories in the upcoming second issue of The Bikepacking Journal. Find an exclusive preview here, along with details on how to subscribe before the April 17th deadline, just one week away... The post Bikepacking Journal 02 Preview: Mar Sin Leat appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
04. April, 11:42 Uhr

PEdALED just announced the Odyssey Collection, a brand new range of cycling-specific clothing aimed at ultra-distance bikepackers. It includes a jersey, bib shorts, jacket, vest, socks, and gloves. As we've come to expect from PEdALED, the new line is packed with interesting and innovative touches. Find an overview of everything here... The post PEdALED Announces New Odyssey Collection appeared...

Bikepacking
17. April, 13:30 Uhr

With clearance for 2.1" tires, four cage mounts, and an adjustable wheelbase, the new Otso Waheela C is another interesting choice among the growing legion of carbon gravel bikes built for exploration... The post The New Otso Waheela C (Sea Otter Classic 2019) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
14. April, 10:00 Uhr

Weaving through the heart of the Devonshire countryside, this route covers some of the best trails and dirt roads in Exmoor Park and Quantock Hills, whilst not forgetting the importance of a traditional Devonshire cream tea and scones. Starting from Taunton train station, the route climbs into a network of singletrack in the Quantock Hills […] The post Bikepacking Exmoor & Quantock Hills...

Bikepacking
03. April, 12:14 Uhr

After months of seeking out the best bikepacking writing and photography from around the world, we're almost ready to launch our second issue of The Bikepacking Journal. It's packed with a fresh collection essays and stories, all in the full glory of print! Read on for a peek inside, along with details on how to subscribe before the April 17th cutoff... The post The Bikepacking Journal Issue 02...

Bikepacking
16. April, 13:17 Uhr

We had the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Rodeo Labs Traildonkey 3.0 during the 2019 Sea Otter Classic. Complete with quick release hydraulic brake couplers, the "switch" version easily changes between a drop-bar all-road rig and a flat bar MTB. See more photos and details here... The post Rodeo Labs Traildonkey 3.0 (Sea Otter Classic 2019) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
05. April, 13:42 Uhr

Peter Foot put out a call to see if anyone would join him on a 1,000 km ride between Melbourne and Canberra to raise awareness about climate change, and several people showed up. They pedaled along Australia's backroads, talking openly with the people they met along the way and asking them to make pledges of action. Here's their story... The post Climate Cycle: Riding for Change appeared first...

Bikepacking
15. April, 11:54 Uhr

Niner's MCR (Magic Carpet Ride) full-suspension gravel bike was on display at the Sea Otter Classic last weekend. Here's a full photo gallery and the official flipboard presentation with a detailed look at when, why, and how Niner created it. What do you think? Full-squish curly-bar bikes for bikepacking? Tour Divide, anyone? The post Niner MCR 9 RDO Full-Suspension Gravel Bike appeared first...

Bikepacking
13. April, 10:06 Uhr

From the depths of Sea Otter Classic, we present Goat's Crust Scapegoat, a go-anywhere bike inspired by Riding The Spine, a classic fat-packing journey from Alaska to Argentina. Find more photos and details here... The post Goat’s Crust Scapegoat (Sea Otter Classic 2019) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
01. April, 11:01 Uhr

For years, many of us on the BIKEPACKING.com team have been using Gaia GPS to navigate on backcountry trips in various corners of the world, and now we're happy to be able to offer a Gaia GPS discount to our Bikepacking Collective members. Find the details here... The post Gaia GPS Discount for Bikepacking Collective Members appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
05. April, 12:16 Uhr

In this week's Reader's Rig feature, we go all the way to the Philippines to check out Kiel Denzon's La Bici 29er. Find details about his bikepacking-specific build here, including a handful of DIY modifications... The post Reader’s Rig: Kiel’s La Bici 29er appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
13. April, 12:39 Uhr

For Collective Reward #029, we're giving one Bikepacking Collective member a dozen plant-based meal packs from Nomad Nutrition. They're delicious, preservative free, made from real ingredients, and produced by a small Canadian company. Join by April 17th to be eligible. Find details below... The post Collective Reward #029: Nomad Nutrition Plant-Based Meals Giga Pack appeared first on...

Bikepacking
02. April, 13:46 Uhr

In this edition of Rider and Rig, we check in on our old friend Joel Caldwell. Joel is a professional conservation photographer whose work has taken him to some amazing places. Less than two years ago, after a serious motorcycle accident, Joel lost his left leg. Nonetheless, a positive outlook, perseverance, and training got him back on the bike for our recent ride through Ethiopia… The post...

Bikepacking
08. April, 12:00 Uhr

For Collective Reward #027, we're giving away a full Thomson cockpit, including an Elite X4 Stem, Elite Seatpost, Seatpost Collar, and Alloy Drop Bars or MTB Aluminum Bars. All in, that's about a $400 value. Find complete details on this giveaway below... The post Collective Reward #027: Thomson Components appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
11. April, 10:29 Uhr

For Collective Reward #028, we're giving away a Sea to Summit sleep kit that includes an ultralight inflatable sleeping pad and a pillow. One lucky winner will receive their choice of both—about a $200 value—plus many great nights of sleep to come. See complete details below... The post Collective Reward #028: Sea to Summit Sleep Kit appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
12. April, 10:02 Uhr

e*thirteen just announced their second generation TRS Plus Cassettes, including a 556% range 9-50T 12-speed version and a 511% range 9-46T 11-speed offering. Read on for details, plus the first of our photos from Sea Otter Classic... The post e*thirteen’s New Wide-Range TRS Plus Cassettes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
12. April, 11:03 Uhr

This week on Reader's Rig, we're looking at Brian Kesselman's custom Breadwinner JB Racer. He's built it up for ultimate versatility, to easily swap between drop bars and a rigid fork or flat bars with a suspension fork. Check it out below... The post Reader’s Rig: Brian’s Breadwinner JB Racer appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
10. April, 12:29 Uhr

We were pretty intrigued by the Farfarer Trailer when we first heard about it a couple months ago, so we stopped in to Frances Cycles in Santa Cruz to meet its maker, Joshua Muir. Read on for our conversation with Joshua, along with a selection of photos of his shop, the trailer, and his bikes... The post Frances Cycles and the Farfarer Trailer appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
03. April, 16:16 Uhr

WTF Bikexplorers just announced their Grassroots Ride Series, complete with a ride map. Find details here... The post WTF Bikexplorers Grassroots Ride Series appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
05. April, 16:30 Uhr

Outside TV just released part 1 of its Saving Our Public Lands series. This episode follows Steve "Doom" Fassbinder and Rebecca Rusch on a bikepacking/packrafting/climbing trip through Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to bring awareness to the threats that our public lands face... The post Saving Our Public Lands, Protecting Our Playgrounds (Part 1) appeared first on...

Bikepacking
15. April, 16:21 Uhr

The makers of Litespeed titanium bikes launched a new bike brand this past weekend at the Sea Otter Classic. Remōt debuted with three lines of carbon fiber bikes, including the Boundary, a gravel bike with tons of mounts and plenty of tire clearance. Check it out below... The post A Look at the New Remot Boundary appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.