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Reader’s Rig: Magnus’s CNC Gravel One
1 May 17 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Magnus in Hamburg, Germany, who shares a detailed look at the CNC Gravel One he custom painted and built up amid the pandemic parts shortage. Get to know Magnus and find some insights from his experience of learning on the fly with this build here…
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Coast to Kaiserschmarrn: A Winter Bikepacking and Ski Adventure (Video)
0 May 16 Lucas Winzenburg / news“Coast to Kaiserschmarrn” is a 30-minute video that tracks Till Schenk and Annika Vossen on a 2,500-kilometer journey mixing bikes and skis throughout the Dolomites and the Alps. Find the video and a wintry photo gallery here…
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This Manzanita Cycles Supports Local Trail Building Efforts
2 May 15 Lucas Winzenburg / newsContributor Nick Jensen of Manzanita Cycles is selling a one-of-a-kind steel hardtail with all of the profits going to support the work of Sky Tavern, an organization that builds trails in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. Find details here…
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Collective Reward #185: Ortlieb Toptube Frame-Packs
1 May 15 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur 185th Collective Reward comes from the waterproof experts Ortlieb, who are giving away a couple of Toptube Frame-Packs to randomly selected site supporters. Learn more about our latest prize package and become a member of the Bikepacking Collective to help make our work possible here…
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The Seven Phases of Madness (Video)
2 May 13 Lucas Winzenburg / newsPresented by 7Mesh, “The Seven Phases of Madness” is a quirky new video from director Zac Turgeon that documents Mathieu “Mathos” Bélanger-Barrette’s mission to set a new fastest known time on Quebec’s 450-kilometer TransGaspésie bikepacking route. Watch the highly entertaining seven-minute video here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 May 13 Lucas Winzenburg / newsRecapping another Saturday and Sunday spent on two wheels, today’s installment of Weekend Snapshot showcases reader-submitted rides through a wonderfully diverse mix of environments. Find photos from Spain’s Montañas Vacías bikepacking route, the Pacific Northwest, and a picturesque national park in Italy here…
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Reader’s Rig: Hannes’s Surly Karate Monkey
15 May 10 Lucas Winzenburg / newsOur Reader’s Rig of the week comes from bag maker Hannes Dossche of Dosh Gear in Belgium, who shares the hella practical Surly Karate Monkey he’s currently riding across the length of the Andes in South America. Learn more about Hannes, his bags, and his rigid steel off-road tourer here…
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Bikepacking Sicily (Video)
1 May 9 Lucas Winzenburg / newsJosh Reid has been busy since we first met him as he bikepacked 15,000 kilometers across Asia and Europe in 2021, and his latest video finds him touring around picturesque Sicily. Experience the charming Italian island by bike in Josh’s 20-minute video here…
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Why We Camp (Video)
3 May 8 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThe latest video from Josh & Sarah Ride is an ode to the head-clearing power of getting out to spend a night in a tent. Amid a hectic period in their lives, they recently pedaled away for a restorative overnighter, and this 12-minute video beautifully captures the experience. Watch it here…
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Announcing the 2024 Swift Campout!
1 May 7 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThe Swift Campout is back for 2024, and we’re proud to co-sponsor this year’s global call to celebrate the summer solstice by spending a night camping with your bike. Learn more about the event, find details on the Campout Video Challenge, and sign up to participate for a chance to win more than $3,000 in prizes here…
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How Do You Carry Your Camera on the Bike?
89 May 7 Lucas Winzenburg / photographyAfter retiring his longtime handlebar-mounted compact camera bag, the Porcelain Rocket Mini Slinger, Lucas is on the hunt for a new solution for hauling his Fuji X-T3 on the bike. He’s seeking input on your favorite camera-carrying bags on today’s market. Find a few suggestions and add your recommendations here…
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Weekend Snapshot
0 May 6 Lucas Winzenburg / newsThis installment of Weekend Snapshot transports us to the Mexican state of Jalisco and two scenic corners of the Pacific Northwest. Take a quick peek at what three bikepackers from our global community were up to over the weekend and use the form to share a shot from one of your recent rides here…