Bikes & Frames
Rarebit Ramble: Bikepacking on Bromptons
These riders rented a set of folding Bromptons, took them on a 150 kilometer bikepacking trip through Wales, and had a blast.
Gear Reviews
Wolf Tooth’s Teklite Rolltop Bags for its B-Rad Systems
The B-RAD TekLite Roll-Top Bag is a premium, lightweight, and flexible storage option to keep your riding essentials protected from the elements. This follows the same profile as the original B-RAD Roll-Top Bag, but uses the new TekLite material, which is made with layers of strong,
Gear Reviews
Bikepacking Race Rig Setup and Packlist
A great video from bikepacking.com which covers all the essentials. Neil runs through the ultralight fastpacking setup he used on his recent ride of the Arizona Trail 300. He details the importance of convenience and what kind of bike works best, and highlights essential items like lights, water storage,
Gear Reviews
Swift Industries: All about the Catalyst Pack
Swift Industries has put up a whole set of videos covering the features of its bags and how to use and install them. The Catalyst Pack is our answer to all the requests we’ve received for a more svelte version of our best-selling Zeitgeist Pack. Riders with narrower
Components
Lezyne's New Tubeless and Tool Insert Kit
These new Insert Kits from Lezyne offer a streamlined and concealed way to carry a tool and tubeless repair kit whether you’re riding drop bars or flats. The system replaces your bar ends with one kit per side. The pricing is pretty competitive too. Pricing TUBELESS INSERT KIT: $24.
Bags & EDC
Bikepacking across Spain in February
In February 2019, I went cycle touring up through Spain, cycling from Seville to Bilboa. I followed some of the Via de la Plata, which is one of the Camino de Santiago routes, until I reached Zamora, when I started to head towards Bilbao. The route included gravel trails, long
Bags & EDC
Sewing Bike Bags With Grandma's Sewing Machine
Sewing bike bags with grandma’s sewing machine. Good stuff.
Gear Reviews
Brooks England's New 'Scape' Bicycle Touring Bags
Brooks saddles are the standard for bikepacking bikes, and starting today, Brooks has expanded its offering with its the SCAPE lineup of bike bags. And it’s a very complete roundup with panniers, saddle packs, handlebar packs, frame bags, and more.
Culture & Opinion
Bikepacking Tour du Mont Blanc with James Hayden
The Tour du Mont Blanc is an iconic route, circumnavigating the pinnacle of Europe. While the peak drops in and out of sight, the presence is felt. Famous for the running race, UTMB, you can cycle parts of the route most of the year. Though often very busy with hikers,
Bags & EDC
Roadrunner x Landyachtz Adventure Bag Collection
Road Runner Bags and Landyachtz Bikes have come together for a limited edition collection of bikepacking bags. The Adventure Collection bags are produced by Road Runner Bags in Los Angeles, California in a limited colorway just for Landyachtz. There’s plenty to pick from including a Bum Bag, Burrito Bag,
Culture & Opinion
Swift Industries: the Great Equinox Campout 2020
Swift Campout is a global call to go bike-camping on September 26th and 27th, 2020. For the sixth year in a row thousands of adventurous spirits will load camping gear on their bikes for a weekend adventure. For 2020, Swift Industries is offering dozens of overnight bikpacking routes along
Culture & Opinion
Video: Why are Bike Bags so Expensive?
Path Less Pedaled takes a look at Swift Industries and answer the question I’ve heard many times; why are bike bags so expensive?