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“Solo Bikepacking Japan” is a 40-minute video that follows creator Paul Fisson on a one-month, 3,000-kilometer ride across Japan, traversing the country’s four main islands. It blends video clips, still photos, and GoPro shots to showcase elements of rural and urban Japan as seen from the saddle. Watch it and find an introduction from Paul here…

The Sour Pasta Party 32 takes the German brand’s most popular cross-country hardtail and redesigns it to work with the hottest wheel size of the moment. Miles has been putting the Pasta Party 32 through its paces over the last few months as his daily driver and bikepacking rig to see what it does best and uncover the truth about bikepacking on 32-inch wheels. Dig into his review here…

Minneapolis-based Twin Six has made its 32″ bike available for pre-sale. With clearance for 32 x 2.4″ tires, Boost spacing, and UDH compatibility, it looks to be another versatile mountain bike experimenting with the new wheel size. For more on how to get one at a discount, read on below…

This installment of Weekend Snapshot spotlights off-road rides around Finland, New Zealand, and the United States. Find a glimpse at what three folks from our global community were up to during their recent time away, and share something from one of your getaways here…

Firsthand Framebuilding in Portland, Oregon, has officially opened registration for its 2026/2027 framebuilding, metalwork, and welding courses. See more and learn how to apply here…

The third Fenderfest took place in rural Germany this spring, and Rob van Driel traveled from the Netherlands to attend the special camping edition. In this report, he shares impressions from the event, musings on bicycles and how we relate to them, and a photo gallery from the ride through the serene countryside. Find it all here…

Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann completed the 2026 Tour Divide as the second and third women to reach Antelope Wells, capping remarkable rides defined by resilience and determination. Their finishes came amid heartbreaking news that fellow racer Alyssa Secreto was critically injured in a collision just miles from the finish, casting a somber shadow over this year’s event and rallying the bikepacking community around her recovery…

This week’s jam-packed Debrief features the Rogue Panda ScatHat, new Surly Straggler, MSR FreeLite Stash, Camp and Go Slow top caps, a couple of events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andrew in British Columbia, who shares the do-it-all Sklar PBJ he uses for slow rides with plenty of stops for photos. Meet Andrew and find a detailed write-up with a vibrant gallery of film shots here…

Photographer Eddie Clark wraps up his 2026 Tour Divide coverage with a handpicked selection of his favorite images, reflecting on the landscapes, riders, and fleeting moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. From joyful victories to quiet encounters along the route, his gallery captures the spirit of the Divide, closing with a heartfelt tribute to Alyssa Secreto and a wish for her full recovery after a life-threatening collision near the end of her ride…

Alyssa Secreto, a 35-year-old endurance cyclist from Colorado Springs, is in the hospital after being hit by a car in the final stretch of the Tour Divide. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical bills and ease her long road to recovery. Learn more and support Alyssa here…

Just a year after establishing the OCVA FKT benchmark, Jan Heine of Rene Herse has bettered his time on the 400+ mile route. With over 31,000 feet of elevation gain, a missing bridge, and plenty of other obstacles, Jan’s latest FKT might be his most impressive yet. Learn more about his monster ride below…