For Collective Reward #178, we’re giving one lucky Bikepacking Collective member a grab bag filled with an interesting selection of gear that includes the new Apidura Packable Visibility Vest, a Topeak Torque Stick Pro shop set, a pair of Ergon grips, Voile Straps, a swag set from Montanus, a Wavecell Helmet, and more. Find details here… The post Collective Reward #178: Grab Bag! appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Mathieu van der Poel will attempt to win Milano-Sanremo again in what will be his first road race of the year. He has come up to the start line with an interesting equipment which may in the end be the winning one. After winning 13 out of the 14 cyclocross races he raced during the winter, he took a...

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Trevor in Montreal, who shares his Panorama Chic-Chocs fatbike fresh off the 200-kilometer Wendigo Ultra. Find a lovely gallery of wintry photos and get to know Trevor and his bike here... The post Reader’s Rig: Trevor’s Panorama Chic-Chocs appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Mattias Skjelmose has been a true performer so far this spring but he aims for more. After his success at Paris-Nice, he hopes to match the likes of Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel at Itzulia Basque Country before racing the Ardennes classics. "The weeks after Paris-Nice gave me...

Last year, Ana Zamorano Ruiz and friends organized a gathering of bikepackers from around Spain to connect offline and showcase the beauty of the nearby Urbasa Andía Natural Park. In this piece, she shares some lessons she learned as a first-time organizer and impressions from the event. Find her story and a photo gallery here... The post Basquedada Gathering: A Rainy Spring Rendezvous appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Before the start of Itzulia Basque Country, the peloton in Spain faces the famous GP Miguel Indurain. Named after the legend of Spanish cycling, this hilly one-day race also brings forward the climbers and those with the talent in the classics. We preview the race ahead. The race is one for the punc...

According to Zpacks, the newly released Plex Solo Lite is the lightest fully featured one-person tent in the world, complete with a Dyneema construction, tiny pack size, and single trekking pole-style setup. Check it out here... The post The New Zpacks Plex Solo Lite Weighs 334 Grams! appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Before the start of Itzulia Basque Country, the peloton in Spain faces the famous GP Miguel Indurain. Named after the legend of Spanish cycling, this hilly one-day race also brings forward the climbers and those with the talent in the classics. We take a look at it's startlist.  The startlist featur...