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Last Call for Custom 12L Gramm Handlebar Rolls!

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Published: September 7, 2024 12:47

The pre-order window for the latest batch of custom 12L Gramm Handlebar Rolls closes tomorrow! If you missed out in the spring, here's another chance to buy one of the Berlin brand's unique quick-release rolls in one of more than 40 colors and fabrics.…

Friday Debrief: New Stooge Scrambler, Surly Weirdness, a DIY Top Tube Bag, and More…

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Published: September 6, 2024 14:10

This week’s Debrief features Surly weirdness, new Stooge Scrambler, a DIY top tube bag, fresh bags from Paper Roads, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here… The post Friday Debrief: New Stooge Scrambler, Surly Weirdness, a DIY Top Tube…

Reader’s Rig: Beija’s Otso Warakin

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Published: September 6, 2024 13:27

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Beija in Seattle, who shares her new steel Otso Warakin with a color-coordinated build and some intriguing limited edition bags from Swift Industries. Meet Beija and find her perspective on pursuing joy on two wheels…

Collective Reward #192: Pelago + Baby Legs Rasket and Bag

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:59

As another thank you to our readers who power the site through Bikepacking Collective membership, we're excited to share our 192nd Collective Reward giveaway: a versatile and practical pairing of a Pelago Rasket and a custom bag from Baby Legs Bags. Learn…

Making a Custom Rack: Hulsroy Stem Rack (Video)

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:27

In their latest video, Hulsroy provides a look at the fabrication process behind their new stem rack, which could go into production soon. Watch it here with some nice audio-visual workshop ambiance... The post Making a Custom Rack: Hulsroy Stem Rack…

My Favorite Day of the 2024 Big Sky Spectaculaire

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Published: September 4, 2024 14:14

Nine riders showed up for the 2024 Big Sky Spectaculaire in Bozeman, Montana, last month. Only four of them completed the 900-mile loop through Big Sky Country. Among them was second-place finisher Jen Kelly, who penned this reflection on the longest,…

2025 Salsa Fat Bike Lineup Announced

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Published: September 3, 2024 16:41

Just in time for cooler temps, Salsa announced its 2025 fat bike lineup, including fresh spec and color options for the Beargrease and Heyday!, with complete builds starting at just $1,700. Check out the entire lineup here... The post 2025 Salsa Fat Bike…

Cara Dixon is First Woman to Finish 2024 Badlands

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Published: September 3, 2024 15:34

Congrats to Cara Dixon, the first woman and seventh rider overall to finish the 2024 Badlands event in Spain. Cara rode the 791-kilometer route in a little over two days, just seven hours behind the first-place finisher. Find photos from the finish line…

“Celebrate the Strange” Doom x Reanimator Handlebar Raffle

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Published: September 3, 2024 15:13

Reanimator and Doom Bars have teamed up on a handlebar called "Celebrate the Strange," and they're giving one away to a lucky winner. Learn about the bar and how to snag your raffle ticket here... The post “Celebrate the Strange” Doom x Reanimator…

Alex Martinez Wins Badlands 2024

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Published: September 3, 2024 14:47

Hats off to Alex Martinez, the first person to finish the 791-kilometer Badlands 2024 in southern Spain... in under two days! Find a recap of Alex’s ride and updates from the suspenseful home stretch of the men’s race with a fresh set of photos here… The…

Lachlan Morton is Taking on the Around Australia Record

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Published: September 3, 2024 12:56

Esteemed ultra-endurance cyclist Lachlan Morton is gearing up for his longest and most ambitious challenge yet. Later this week, he'll depart on a 14,200-kilometer lap around Australia to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Get the scoop…

Weekend Snapshot

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Published: September 2, 2024 14:05

Today's Weekend Snapshot transports us to Poland, New Zealand, and Italy to accompany three members of our global bikepacking community on recent getaways on two wheels. Browse this week's photos and use the short form to share a shot from one of your…

Introducing Tracker Notes

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Published: September 2, 2024 13:23

In case you missed the news, we implemented a few fresh upgrades to our event Tracker last week. Learn more about the new format and let us know what else you'd like to see and what events interest you most here... The post Introducing Tracker Notes…