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Rigs of the 2023 Hellenic Mountain Race
Created by the folks behind the Silk Road Mountain Race and Atlas Mountain Race, the all-new Hellenic Mountain Race is a 940-kilometer unsupported bikepacking race through the rugged mountains of...
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Rigs of the 2023 Pinyons and Pines
Pinyons and Pines is an annual 300 to 500-mile bikepacking race that starts and ends in Flagstaff, Arizona. The route is a magnificent tour of Northern Arizona, utilizing a mixture of singletrack, dirt...
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Rigs of the 2023 Highland Trail 550 (HT550)
Known for its technical terrain, stunning landscapes, and unforgiving weather, the Highland Trail 550 is a long-distance, self-supported bikepacking race through the legendary Scottish Highlands that...
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Maestro Rat Snake: The Story of Two Mikes and One Nice Bike
Co-designed by Joel Levin and Maestro Frameworks, the Maestro Rat Snake is a new all-terrain bicycle that's made to be loaded up for bikepacking and intended to fit neatly in between a mountain bike...
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Rigs of the 2023 Trans Balkan Race
The 2023 Trans Balkan Race kicked off this morning with more than 130 riders taking on the 1,300-kilometer route across Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro. With help from the...
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Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 1): Drop-Bar Bikes
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...
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Rigs of the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Flat-Bar Bikes
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...
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John and Mira and Their Pinion-Powered Titanium Midtail
In this Rider and Rig, we catch up with dogpacking duo John and Mira shortly before the grand depart of the 2023 Tour Divide. Find out about John’s motivation to travel the world with Mira, learn why...
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2023 Rigs of the Tour Divide Breakdown: Stats Analysis…
Each year, we publish the Rigs of the Tour Divide, showcasing participants' bike setups and gear. This time around, 124 folks submitted their kits for our two-part mega gallery. In this post and video,...
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Rigs of the 2023 Ascend Armenia + Event Backstory
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...
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Curve GMX+ Titanium Review: Performance Overlanding
Inspired by Australia’s long-rooted history with overlanding, the Curve GMX+ Titanium is designed to handle big rides through challenging terrain, move swiftly in a variety of conditions, and easily...
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Otso Fenrir Ti Review
The Otso Fenrir Ti is a full two pounds lighter than the stainless steel version we reviewed two years ago. Find an in-depth review of the Fenrir Ti after 550 miles of bikepacking, gravel grinding, and...
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Reader’s Rig: Paulo’s Esker Hayduke Titanium
In this feature edition of Reader's Rig, we introduce Paulo LaBerge and the Esker Hayduke Titanium that most recently took him to the Cape Loop on Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Learn all about...
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Allan Shaw’s Silk Road Mountain Race Omnium Cargo
Later this month, Allan Shaw will be setting out on the fifth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. This year, he'll be doing it a little differently from the other 155 riders. Allan...
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Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra Review
We’ve received more review requests for the Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra than almost any other bike over the years. After getting a hold of one early this spring, the day is finally here. Find our...
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Montanas Vacias, Ernesto Pastor, and his Surly Ogre
Ernesto Pastor crafted his revered Montañas Vacías bikepacking route with an unusual level of care and dedication, and it now draws a steady stream of bikepackers to Spain's remote interior. In this...
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Rigs of the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR)
The Silk Road Mountain Race is a grueling bikepacking race that tests riders as they make their way across the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. For the fourth year running, we've rounded up details on more...
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Rigs of the 2023 Colorado Trail Race
The 2023 Colorado Trail Race follows a challenging 530-miles route winding through the Colorado Rocky Mountains between Durango and Denver. The riders of this year's grand depart took off early...
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Tom and his Rough-Stuff-Inspired “Dinglespeed” Stooge Rambler
While riding the forthcoming Woods Rat Run bikepacking route, we chat to The Woods Cyclery's Tom Farrell about his Stooge Rambler, BMX-ing, dinglespeeds, front loading, and rat runs. Plus, enjoy a...
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Mason RAW Review: High-Caliber Hardtail
Designed to offer an engaging and spirited ride for folks venturing beyond gravel and onto trails, the UK-made RAW is Mason’s first dedicated flat-bar mountain bike. It has proven its capabilities at...
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