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A regularly updated category that keeps the finger on the pulse of riders, companies, and the culture that is growing bikepacking and life on bikes…
Over the weekend, framebuilders, artists, makers, activists, and lovers of all things bike gathered in Philadelphia for the 2022 Philly Bike Expo. Photographer Conan Thai was there wandering the halls, and we asked him to capture some of his favorite handmade bikes, new products, and more. Find his brief report and a gallery of images from the show here…
While touring around the United Kingdom this summer, Lucas stopped by the Brooks England factory near Birmingham to learn more about the heritage brand and the leather saddles they’ve been producing since the late 1800s. Take a deep dive into the company’s past and present and find a photographic feast for the eyes here, featuring additional images by Jack Boffy…
A round of applause goes out to Alexandera Houchin, who just became the first woman to finish the 2022 Colorado Trail Race, setting a new record in the process—and doing so on a singlespeed! Find ride details and photos of Alexandera and her new Chumba at the finish line here…
The Korea Epic Ride is a 536-kilometer group ride intended to promote Korea’s bicycle camping routes and for riders to get out and practice with their gear. Event organizer Ki-seok Uhm and second place finisher Seong-ryong Kim put together a recap of this year’s event…
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…
In part two documenting the 2022 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark continues his pursuit of riders through the Great Basin, over Boreas Pass, and in more beautiful places that make this route special. Find his reportage here alongside another brilliant photo gallery…
Part experiment and part solution for a struggling supply chain, Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs recently gave his personal Titanium Flaanimal a makeover to teach himself to paint bikes. Learn about how Rodeo Labs has loosened its reliance on outside suppliers and started offering in-house custom paint here, plus a look at Stephen’s Flaanimal makeover…
The first annual Wilson’s Ramble went down this past weekend. With over 50 participants at the group start, interesting weather events, and lots of swimming holes along the way, attendees experienced a healthy mix of good times and suffering. Learn about the event, read details on a fresh FKT on the route, and find an expansive photo gallery from this magical ride here…
What does “self-supported” really mean? In this essay, Jackie Baker works to define it in the ultra-endurance bikepacking context and outlines three self-supported principles to help ensure the integrity and longevity of the sport. Find her takeaways from interviews with all kinds of racers and organizers and a massive gallery of images from some of our favorite events here…
There’s a group of more than 50 women out pedaling along the quiet roads and doubletracks of the 700-kilometer Montañas Vacías route across Spanish Lapland right now. Photographer Rugile Kaladyte was at the start to shoot portraits of all 55 riders and their rigs before they set off. Find the full gallery here…
Hosted by Ultraromance, the All Terrain Bicycle Challenge is an entertaining new game show-style series that follows five contestants as they dream up and build their interpretation of the ultimate ATB before taking on an impossibly difficult route. Watch the first episode and find details on all the bike builds here…
Neil recently stopped into the new JPaks workspace in Denver, Colorado, to catch up with founder Joe Tonsager and learn more about his small handmade bikepacking bag brand. Watch our video shop tour and interview here…