With this year's BESPOKED Dresden just a couple of months away, the recipients of the 2026 SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship have been revealed. Meet the four up-and-coming builders whose work will be on display at the show here...The post BESPOKEDs 2026 SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship Recipients Announced appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Colorado's Rollins Pass is the stuff of legend. Its the highest point on a wild, rugged railroad built in 1904 and a crossing that's now accessible only to cyclists and hikers. Reachable by public transport and a day's pedaling, it's also an alternative gateway to the states largest bike park. Fueled by gummy worms and dreams of endless descents, Cass and Sage combined bikepacking with a bikepark-ing for their first experience of gravity-fed riding... The post A Rite of Passage on Rollins Pass appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Crust Bikes has launched a new aluminum bike fit for rough terrain. With clearance for a 29 x 2.6" tire, a portage handle, and a kickstand mount, it's a quirky model with a unique paint job. Read on below for more on the brands latest rider-inspired design...The post The Crust Desert Brat Is an Aluminum ATB appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Today's Weekend Snapshot finds folks from our global community pedaling and packrafting around three countries. Explore a roundup of scenes from Canada, Trkiye, and the United States, and use the short form to contribute to a future edition of our longstanding reader-powered series here...The post Weekend Snapshot appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Neil's latest video is a thoughtful look back at a recent journey along the picturesque Colorado Trail. Reflecting on how his outlook on life, bikepacking, and more has changed as hes gotten older, it's an insightful personal story with lessons for everyone. Watch it and find a written version with photos here...The post Im Done Bikepacking by the Rules appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Nathan in Bend, Oregon, who shares the custom Mostly Forever titanium hardtail he uses to pursue his main passion of heading out for adventurous rides through remote places. Meet Nathan and read a little about the challenges of finding a well-fitting bike as a 68 cyclist here...The post Readers Rig: Nathans Custom Mostly Forever Titanium Hardtail appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

The new Revelate Designs Underpackers are a bolt-free, minimalist cargo solution for carbon and aluminum frames with wide, flat-bottomed downtubes. Take a closer look here...The post Revelate Designs Underpackers Bolt-Free Cargo Mounts appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

This weeks Debrief features a rainbow of Microwave Pannier colors, Vetra's Rattlesnake Stem, niche shop tools, a limited-edition Brooks saddle, multiple events to follow live, and more. Find it all hereThe post Friday Debrief: Microwave Pannier Colors, Vetra Rattlesnake Stem, Limited-Edition Brooks appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

For Collective Reward #249, we partnered with Californian component manufacturer White Industries to give one lucky winner an aluminum crankset and chainring of their choice. Find details on our latest giveaway here...The post Collective Reward #249: White Industries Crankset appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

After testing the original version of San Utils Mini Panniers for over a year, Miles got his hands on an updated version that addresses some of the issues he uncovered. The San Util Mini Panniers V2 have an external stretch pocket, a simplified attachment system, and optional waterproof taped seams. Following several months of riding, dig into Miless review here...The post San Util Mini Panniers V2 Review: Rise of the Tiny Pannier appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.