Review: Soma Condor bars
Every time Dirt Rag editor Eric McKeegan looked at the Soma Condor drop bars on my gravel bike, he just shook his head and laughed. Which made me laugh. Why? Because they do look...
Category: Touring and bikepacking
Review: Restrap bikepacking bags
With the explosion of bikepacking, the market has become inundated with small bag makers, each with their own take on a relatively simple concept: holding stuff. It seems that each city has its own...
Gift Guide: Four books for the cycling enthusiast
Unsure what to get that friend who loves bikes and books? Combine the passions with these four cycling-related publications for all types of both riders and readers. Pedal Stretch Breathe: The Yoga of Bicycling...
Interbike 2017 – Day 1
Here are a few notable things from the halls of ye olde Interbike, 2017. Ergon releases a new grip of grips (and a saddle) From the top: GA3 – $30 – The smallest version...
Sea Otter Classic 2017: Ortlieb bikepacking bags
Ortlieb has been a reliable pannier bag brand for cyclists for decades, so it wasn’t surprising to see them release a few bike packing-specific products in 2016. At the Sea Otter Classic this year,...
Feature: ALONE
Words: Amanda DelCore Originally published in Issue #41 I was itching to ride alone. No offense to any of my trail pals that had accompanied me through Canada, Montana, and Wyoming on the Great...
Feature: Ready for Anything
What to do if you break a spoke Screen Shot 2016-07-28 at 6.00.15 PMIt depends on the ride. It’s all about being prepared. Ideally, you’ll have a really tiny spoke wrench in your bag...
Review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
Few pieces of gear elicit such passionate debate as ultralight shelters. From bivy bags to tarps to tents, there are more options than ever before to keep you dry and warm in the outdoors....
Best bike touring gear for family travel
This article has a family theme, and we reached out to one of the most experienced travelers we know about how he has fared introducing his young son Sage to bicycle touring. In this online...
Bikepacking Europe From the North Sea to the Black Sea
“A network of footpaths blanket the European continent. From across the globe, I cannot tell what I’ve discovered. There’s a chance these trails are too steep to ride, too difficult to navigate, or simply...