#bikepacking

#bikepacking

We are all familiar with the idea of a library. You go, check out a book, read said book, and return the book when you are done. Yes, there is a bit more mixed in there, such as attaining a library card, due dates, and late fees, but I'm sure you get the general idea. We all know how libraries work.

Make no mistake: tackling Mexico's Baja Divide trail isn't for everyone. It's a strenuous, lengthy journey along graded dirt backroads and rough, sandy tracks. Covering more than 1,700 miles, the route starts in San Diego, California, and ends in La Paz, Mexico, connecting the Pacific Ocean with the Sea of Cortez. If you're familiar with the Baja California peninsula, though, you're well aware that this part of the country is rich in natural beauty.

Shaped like a seat bag, the monstrous new Old Man Mountain 12L Atlas Rack Pack gives you more capacity with a more stable design...and still leaves room for a saddle bag above it. Well, there's room for one if you have a lot of seatpost extension, but it's also shaped for room to drop your saddle if you're using a dropper post, too. And if this is all you need, it keeps your center of gravity lower and your load more stable.

Cody Cirillo and Matthew Tufts set out to do something that sounds simple until you picture the map, the season, and the wind. In the dead of winter, they bike-packed and skied their way around Iceland on a 1,000-mile, 35-day, human-powered loop. Their new film, A Hundred Words for Wind , released December 18, tracks the whole push, from ice-choked roads and sideways rain to those rare, hard-won windows when the mountains finally opened long enough to climb and ski.

Bikepackers, commuters, and touring cyclists know the brand Restrap well. From frame bags to saddle bags, panniers, and hydration vests, the UK-based brand knows bike bags well. However, one thing has been missing from its lineup. Although the brand offers its own mounting brackets and accessories, it doesn't have a dedicated rear bike rack. Until now. We'd like to introduce you to the Restrap Switch Rack and the Switch ecosystem of bags and products.

This is a must-watch today! Professional skier Cody Cirillo and adventure journalist Matthew Tufts completed a 1,700km (1,057-mile) cycle-to-ski journey around Iceland. They documented the 35-day expedition in their new film "A Hundred Words for Wind." Cody and Matthew biked through blizzards and gale-force winds to reach remote skiing locations, capturing 800-meter couloir descents and untouched mountain faces.

Bikepacking from Chamonix to Norway sounds ambitious. Doing it to chase powder during a slow snow season? That's next-level commitment. Wilder North, from Chamonix-based outdoor brand Simond, documents exactly this journey. A 2,000-mile, human-powered adventure that blends backcountry skiing with long-distance cycling. As climate change makes winter conditions increasingly unpredictable in the Alps, the film offers an inspiring alternative: when the snow doesn't come to you, go to the snow.

Both carbon and aluminum frames will retain the same numbering, with the 6 Series for aluminum and the 8 Series for carbon. Within each of those series, Focus offers three different build options. The Atlas 6 Series and 8 Series both feature multiple mounting points. From the frame to the fork, Atlas allows multiple bags (and racks) to be mounted all over the bike.

Versatile bike maker Bombtrack's new Beyond+ MT is a pretty killer do-it-all bike, whether you are looking for a manageable mid-tail cargo workhorse or simply an adventure bike built to haul everything, including the kitchen sink. It's a mix between Bombtrack's backcountry bikepacking mountain bikes and a dedicated cargo commuter with a burly built-in rack. Plus, it gets a solid trail-ready build at a surprisingly affordable price.

has been around since 1981, and throughout its long history, it has experimented with nearly every material used in bike fabrication, from alloy to carbon. However, it is most well-known for its world-class titanium bikes, and the new Scrambler, teased at , is a titanium, drop-bar, adventure bike, designed with suspension forks in mind. Is the trend of drop-bar bikes with suspension the biggest industry fad of 2025, or are we simply reverting back to the golden days of the 1990s?

According to Hunt, the new 40 Limitless Gravel Adventure wheels are " purpose-built for ultra-endurance athletes tackling the world's toughest bikepacking races." Designed with input from Hunt's ultra-endurance cyclists, these new wheels have already been tested and proven in various ultra-races. The primary goals were to create lightweight, aerodynamically efficient, and durable wheels to pair with modern gravel tires while going the distance. They are being sold with Hunt hubs, or you can upgrade to SON 28 Dynamo hubs to power your lights so you can crush miles all night long.

The new Hemlock 5L bag is slimmer and sports more subtle graphics than the larger 7-liter version. The 5-Liter Hemlock Dry Bag and the 5-Liter with FLiP are nearly the same. The difference is that the Hemlock Dry Bag is designed for use with traditional cargo cages and straps. Ready to tackle the toughest trail conditions, the bags are built with reinforced hypalon contact points that prevent wear and tear from cargo cages. The simple rolltop closure is both waterproof and reliable.

When I wheeled my bike off the ferry at Roscoff, northwest France, in the summer of 2024, the furthest I had ever ridden was the 99-mile Devon Coast to Coast route over two days. And yet here I was, about to embark on an epic journey, unsupported, towing a trailer with two wooden surfboards, a tent and wetsuits strapped to it.

Improved performance and sustainability with Hyperbead fabrics Brand new waterproof stuff sack A 12″ Shortstick Poleset, these poles are perfectly sized for fitting between handlebars, on the frame, in paniers, or on the fork leg. Oversized interior helmet pocket to keep your helmet out of the elements Exterior daisy chain webbing on the tents' fly and body for gear drying and storage.

As summer winds down, the folks at Bikepacking Roots are looking forward to and planning future adventures. They are also raising funds to help continue their mission of growing the bikepacking community, creating and maintaining bikepacking routes, and advocating for public land access and protection. You can show your support by giving during the Bikepacking Roots fall fundraising campaign, and have a chance to win a range of awesome prizes in the fall prize giveaway.

Specialized continues to redefine what's possible in gravel cycling with the launch of the Diverge 4, a bike designed for those who thrive on adventure, embrace rugged terrain, and chase the kind of rides that last all day - and sometimes all night. Positioned as the ultimate escape machine, the Diverge 4 blends speed, comfort, and capability into a single package built for riders who demand performance on every surface, from washboard backroads to flowing singletrack.

Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Esker Cycles has a sweet new rigid steel, singlespeed-friendly bike for the discerning mountain biker looking to blend classic klunker looks with modern trail-ready geometry, plus all the good new standards. But it is seriously limited, so if this looks like your kind of ride you should probably put your chips on the table fast before they are gone.

Our goal is to strike a healthy balance between weight, durability and comfort, which will help us enjoy the journey as much as possible.