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Described as a “beautifully evil bikepacking route in the South,” the fourth edition of Doom now includes three routes ranging from 100 miles to over 400 miles. With help from the organizers at Ozark Gravel Cyclists, we compiled a massive collection of more than 90 loaded race rigs, featuring bag and gear highlights for each. Dig into them before this weekend’s grand depart here…bikepacking.com/bikes/2025-doom-rigs/

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Loaded up with 16 gems, including a Pinion-equipped unicycle, pedal pockets, Scents from the Tents, a cargo cage hip pack, and a donut wheel bag, here’s our April Fools’ Day roundup to lift your week. Check out our favorite bike-related April foolery from around the web here bikepacking.com/news/2025-april-fools-roundup/

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The Philly Bike Expo 2025 took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, where 165 exhibitors had their incredible work on display. We sent editor Nic Morales to the show to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup of finds here… bikepacking.com/plog/philly-bike-expo-2025-part-1/

2 months ago | [YT] | 160

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In his latest profile of cycling manufacturers in Germany, Josh Meissner takes us on a tour of Tout Terrain, which has been designing and assembling expedition-ready bicycles for world travelers since 2005. Despite no sparks flying on their lean shop floor, the extensive engineering that goes into these singularly rugged touring bikes turns out to be well worth a closer look… bikepacking.com/plog/inside-tout-terrain/

2 months ago | [YT] | 57

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After an exhausting year on the road, Evan Christenson returns home and, in search of some control, learns the ropes of sewing. He then takes an impromptu masterclass from Adam Nicholson, the maker behind San Util Design in Winter Park, Colorado. The two new friends ride together and build a beautiful one-of-a-kind bag out of scraps. Click through for Evan’s thoughts on the value of craft… bikepacking.com/plog/inside-san-util-design/

5 months ago | [YT] | 98

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We have a new Tour Divide course record! Congratulations to Justinas Leveika of Lithuania, who just pedaled into Antelope Wells, New Mexico, becoming the first rider to finish the 2024 Tour Divide. In doing so, he made history and broke the overall course record held for eight years by the late great Mike Hall. Get the exclusive scoop and find a collection of photos from the finish here: bikepacking.com/news/justinas-leveika-wins-2024-to…

10 months ago | [YT] | 568

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Hi Everyone, I just wanted to officially announce the winners of our giveaway:

Kyle from Owosso, Mi
Gary from Rochester, NY
Brock from Barrie, Ontario

They have already been contacted and their prizes will be shipped shortly. Thanks so much for participating, your feedback has already been extremely helpful.

Best,
Neil

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