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These bags might seem like a big cost upfront at first, but if more adventures are on the horizon, these Ortlieb bags are a worthy investment towards long-lasting and reliable pack solutions.
Press Release Mountain biking’s 1996 Olympic silver medalist, Thomas Frischknecht. Photo courtesy of SCOTT From road, to cyclocross to mountain biking, Thomas “Frischi” Frischkneckt has done it all. But it’s gravel that remains his favorite way to travel, especially along the beautiful Rhine River that lines the Switzerland-Germany border. In this episode of ‘The Escape’ […]
How to run out of daylight while mountain biking
Vivid Vivid, a short film by Montanus, explores the memories created by the most meaningful experiences found on two wheels. For Montanus the most vivid memory was their first bikepacking trip together back in 2013. Riding bikes with 26” wheels and carrying big, heavy backpacks, Francesco D’Alessio and Giorgio Frattale set out to bikepack before […]
No spoken words, just the awesome sights and sounds of bikepacking in New Zealand. (Press Release) The 56.2km (32.5 mile) Paparoa Track is New Zealand’s latest mixed-use backcountry ride. It joins the already extremely popular Heaphy Track and Old Ghost Road as prime bikepacking trip destinations. Its point-to-point route is what bikepacking dreams are made […]
As riders push the boundaries of gravel riding bikes are being made for them that defy category definition. Many can be considered a hardtail mountain bike depending on the build. Mosaic’s new GTX series is one of those bikes that really blurs the lines between gravel and mountain bike. With room for a 2.25″ tire, […]
The bike and body essentials for a ride that few would attempt
How To Be Prepared For Your Next Adventure
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Interested in bikepacking, but don’t know where to start? Check out this video from Chumba, regarding how to pack for a bikepacking adventure. Have further questions? Check out our how-to article on bikepacking in our 2015 February issue of Mountain Bike Action.
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Interesting in seeing the full 11-minute video? ‘Hunting For Monsters’ is now available to rent or download on Vimeo On Demand. vimeo.com/ondemand/13833
500 miles of the Colorado Trail on a Yeti…sure, why not?
Salsa gives its best attempt at explaining the idea behind the bikepacking movement. Do you find interest in getting lost in the woods with your bike?