In our Merida Silex 2024 review, we take a close look at the recently presented new edition of the gravel classic from Taiwan. What’s new compared to its predecessor? What features has it adopted? From an after-work ride to a bikepacking trip with tent & co: Our Merida Silex 7000 had to prove itself under all kinds of conditions…
690 kilometres of bikepacking, gravel and nature enjoyment – that’s the promise of the “Naturparke GravelCrossing” bike route from Mannheim to Basel. This article tells you everything you need to know about the route. Lots of tips and information to help you plan your own perfect gravel adventure through the centre of Baden Württemberg.
The “Gravit Dust” from Hase Bikes in Waltrop brings two worlds together: Gravel bikes and cargo bikes. When we saw this cargo bike for the first time, we immediately asked ourselves: does this combination make sense? There is only one way to find out: Here is our Hase Gravit Dust Test.
Just in time for the 10th anniversary of its gravel tire Gravelking, Panaracer presents some news as well as a new Gravelking family member…
The three-day gravel tour through Silesia, organised by the Dresden Dropbar Crew, starts in October 2024. Here are some exciting impressions of the journey from 2023.
Denmark is a bicycle-friendly country and cycling is a popular method of transport and part of the Danish way of life. So why not enjoy a good time while bikepacking in Denmark? Scandinavian flair, holiday atmosphere and some of the most bike-friendly cities are included in the Denmark package. In this blog article, we have put together a few interesting Denmark bikepacking facts to go with our Denmark story in issue #22.
When the nights get longer and colder, when the fog lies over the fields early in the morning, when the hoarfrost glistens magically in the light of the rising sun and the leaves transform the landscape into a colourful play of colours – then it’s just the right time for a bikepacking adventure in the Odenwald! In this blog article, you can find out everything you need to know about the perfect bikepacking adventure in the Odenwald: from how to get there to accommodation and interesting highlights along the route. Here is our Odenwald Bikepacking Guide.
The R1 European Cycle Route is a whopping 5,100 kilometres long and runs from London to Moscow through ten countries and four time zones. On its section through Germany, it is also labelled D-Route 3 – and we have chosen a section of it: From Vreden on the Dutch border to Detmold on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. Come bikepacking in Münsterland on the R1 European cycle route!
Rondo presents the new edition of its gravel classic Ruut AL. We take a look at the third generation of the “Swiss army knife” among gravel bikes.
SIDI stands for top quality and has earned a good reputation especially in the road and MTB sector. We wanted to know if the MTB Dust is a good gravel shoe from Sidi. And we wanted to know: How sustainable is the Italian shoe specialist?
In our Deuter bikepacking bag test, we took a close look at the new Cabezon bikepacking bags on the road …
Mini bike with maxi load: in our Bergamont Hans-E review, we take a close look at the new compact bike out of the German city of Hamburg. What Can the Mini Cargobike Do in Everyday Life? And: Can you also go on a bikepacking trip with it?
A drop bar for mountain bikes? With the new Beast Hybrid Bar, the Dresden-based carbon specialist has exactly that in its program. What the new noble MTB drop bar can do and whether the principle makes sense, you will learn in our Beast Hybrid Bar Test.
According to the motto “good things take time” the new Deuter Bikepacking bags called Cabezon were developed. Here is all the information on the thoughtful transport solution for the minimalist bike luggage from the house of Deuter.
Nothing planned for the weekend? Then you’ve come to the right place: our calendar of bikepacking and gravel events 2024 is guaranteed to have the right date for you!
As the makers of a paper-based cycling magazine, one thing is for sure: we are print fans! But we also have to acknowledge without envy: As charming as printed maps on paper are, digital navigation is immensely useful – especially when combined with a smart planning tool. The navigation app komoot is exactly such a tool, which has become THE tool for cyclists in recent years. And because we like to use it so much, here’s our komoot guide for you. Part 1: Tips and tricks – the basics.
