#bikepacking

#bikepacking

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.

Fayetteville is launching an initiative aimed at bikepackers with multi-day loops, maps, and a tourism push, marking it as a hub for adventure riders.

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