The Fauna Components Cargo Cradle Launches with a New XL Cargo Cage and Bag Support
Fauna Components unveiled a four‑piece Cargo Cradle system that mounts to 1‑1/8" steerer tubes, offering a modular platform for bikepacking gear. The kit includes a stainless‑steel cradle, an XL cargo cage rated for 6 kg, a handlebar bag support in two lengths, and a CNC‑machined Kitty Collar, all manufactured in Vancouver. Priced at $119 USD for the full set, the system adds a 3–4 kg off‑road load capacity while weighing under 1 kg total. Free worldwide shipping eliminates additional costs for U.S. buyers.
Cotic Escapade 6 Announced
Cotic has unveiled the Escapade 6, a ground‑up redesign of its flagship gravel bike built around 700×50 mm tires and the brand’s Sureshot geometry. The new frame features Reynolds 853 tubing, 3D‑printed dropouts, a custom steel fork and extensive mounting options, while reducing...
Mountain Laurel Designs Is For Sale
Mountain Laurel Designs, the Virginia‑based ultralight gear specialist founded by Ron Bell in 2002, is now for sale as Bell prepares to retire. The owner is open to a full acquisition, majority or minority equity stakes, or a management‑to‑ownership deal...
Friday Debrief: Paul Top Caps, Featherlight 32″ Wheels, a Dual-Burner Camp Stove, and More…
The weekly Debrief spotlights a wave of new bike‑packing gear, from Albion’s UV‑protective Zoa Sun Shield mid‑layer to Berd’s 32‑inch HAWK30 Gold wheels, which at 1,196 g claim the lightest production status. It also introduces the Optimus Gemini II dual‑burner stove, Paul...
Salsa Fargo 32 Review: Old Dog, New Tricks
Salsa revives its cult‑classic Fargo by adding a purpose‑built 32‑inch version for 2026, offered in triple‑butted chromoly steel and seamless titanium frames. The titanium model weighs 23.8 lb and retails for $3,499, while the steel option costs $1,799. Designed around 32×2.4″...
2026 Sea Otter Classic: John and Mira’s Xtracycle OmniTierra
Xtracycle has launched the OmniTierra, a titanium mid‑tail cargo bike co‑designed with dog‑packing duo John Freeman and his border collie Mira. Pre‑orders begin today with a $1,000 discount through May 31, 2026, pricing the complete build at $5,699 (regular $6,699). The...
Rockgeist Big Dumpling Review: If This Bag Could Talk
Rockgeist’s Big Dumpling, a 6 L waterproof hip pack originally launched by Porcelain Rocket in 2019, has become the go‑to camera carrier for bike‑packing photographer Miles Arbour. After seven years and tens of thousands of kilometres of use, the bag’s RF‑welded...
Surly Sorceress Review: Trail Magic?
Surly’s 2026 Sorceress hardtail returns to steel with a 4130 Natch frame, 140 mm fork and aggressive 65° head‑tube angle aimed at trail riders. The bike features a patent‑pending DUH dropout that lets riders switch between a SRAM Eagle 90 drivetrain and...
Atelier Olympia Launches Mondial Bikes: The People’s Bike
Atelier Olympia introduced Mondial, a new house‑bike brand targeting commuters, gravel riders, and casual cyclists. The steel 4130 chromoly frame starts at $1,099 CAD (≈$806 USD) for the frameset, while complete builds range from $1,999 to $2,999 CAD (≈$1,436–$2,155 USD). Designed with universal dropouts,...
The Starling Cycles Girder: 7kg More Weight, 27% More Grip
Starling Cycles unveiled the Girder, a concept mountain‑bike frame that adds roughly 7 kg (15 lb) by replacing the downtube with a solid steel I‑beam. The design claims 27 % more grip and significantly higher torsional stiffness, allowing the bike to maintain line...
Further Lostways: An Ultra Cycling Documentary in Devon + Cornwall (Video)
Further Lostways, a 750‑kilometre ultra‑cycling challenge across Devon and Cornwall, gathered nearly 50 riders in March 2026. Organized by endurance‑event veteran Camille McMillan with ultra‑cyclist Alex McCormack, the route traced rugged moorland, coastal roads and the historic Camel Trail. Participants bivouacked legally...
Rigs of the 2026 East Texas Showdown
The 2026 East Texas Showdown is set to host just under 200 riders across five distinct routes, including a new 69‑mile gravel Throwdown. Participation has surged from 40 riders in its 2021 debut to nearly 200, reflecting rapid growth in...
Queer Cyclist’s Great Redemption on the Huracan
Hannah Griggs, known online as Queer Cyclist, finally completed Florida’s 300‑mile Huracan bikepacking challenge in 3 days, 10 hours and 57 minutes, five years after an initial failed attempt. The duo of Griggs and friend Allegra spent months studying the route, resupply points...
The 2026 Sisters in the Wild Calendar Is Live
Sisters in the Wild unveiled its 2026 event calendar, marking the organization’s sixth year of women‑focused bike‑packing and gravel adventures. The schedule adds first‑time trips to Vietnam and Patagonia while retaining popular European routes in Scotland, Wales, Slovenia and Albania....
Bikes, Booths, and Builders in Philly (Part 1)
Over 100 boutique builders and major brands converged on Philadelphia’s annual bike expo, unveiling a spectrum of custom gravel, touring and adventure‑ready bicycles. Highlights included Fine Bikes’ music‑inspired pearl‑white gravel frame, Stellar Werks’ Voyager touring model with modular mounts, and...