City Cycling Journal The euro horns of the police cars sounding off were the first thing I heard when stepping on the cobbled streets of Amsterdam. It was perfect, and it reminded me of an old daydream I had long … Read More
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Believing Is Everything
Words unveiled from U.S. Tour We were on U.S.route 50 in the middle of the scorching hot Nevada desert. It must have been 90degrees plus in late July that day. The sun was basically melting our skin as we lugged … Read More
Paradise In Banff
Cycling & Photo Album The dramatic mountains here in Banff dominate the sky. The turquoise colored lakes surrounds the mountains floor, and snow that coat the summits. Plans for seeing the northern lights fell through as we entered shoulder season … Read More
Mastering The Lens: Bikepacking Photography
Bikepacking became influential to my photography. It constantly pushes me to rethink my craft. … Read More
Girona, Spain Bikepacking Gear List
Bikepacking gear planing is integral to having a safe trip and should be done in advanced a few weeks or months prior to departure. It’s also quite fun to see everything come together as you select the gear you need … Read More
750 MILES ON THE EMPIRE STATE TRAIL
By Peter Boeckel … Read More
WTB Vulpine SG2 Gravel Race Tire
Vulpine is the latest race-focused addition to WTB’s line of beloved gravel tires. Tightly spaced center knobs form a nearly uninterrupted centerline that decreases rolling resistance while the rest of the tread is packed with short knobs to further promote … Read More
Bikepacking 2 Day Gravel Bike Gear
Slowly ticking all the boxes leading into a 2-night bike trip. Planning in advance is the fun part. I typically start with compartmentalizing my list directly from my iPhone. I used to write it down in my journal but it’s … Read More
Dream a Little and go – Introduction to a Weekend Bike Journey
Planning a bicycle touring trip is kind of like a dream. It’s one of those dreams that you can make a reality if you put your mind to it. If it’s something exciting you dreamt about after waking up out … Read More
Hidden Gem of NYC – Hudson Gravel Ride
Photos by Joe Cruz … Read More
Top 10 Bikepacking Foods To Pack For Your Next Adventure
We’ve all been there. We’ve got our gear packed for our next bike adventure, blow-up pillow, the latest front, and rear lighting, fresh chain, water bottles, and reservoir ready to go. But then you begin to wonder what you need … Read More
My Bikepacking Love Affair & Why You Should Consider It
Growing up as a city kid I was always curious about the outdoors. My love for bikes started from a very early age, but I didn’t have much (any) exposure to camping or being too far away from a subway … Read More
Sea to Summit Dry Bag Review
The Sea to Summit dry bag is a staple in my outdoor gear arsenal. They are versatile bags that can be used for storing clothing, electronics, food, and all other valuables that need protection from bad weather. The two that … Read More
Rim Brakes Are Not Dead: Maurice’s Custom Tarmac
Maurice is a Connecticut cyclist I met during a Manual Pedal Saturday Troop Ride I lead out biweekly. I was glad for him to not only come shred on the Troop Ride, but he brought his whole posse of cyclists … Read More