By Dan Meyer, Alex Strickland, and Anna Bahnson  Brace yourself for a bikepacking blowout. Not into dirt? Don't write this gear off, it could revolutionize your road tour.

We could only print the winners in our June issue, but we had to share these incredible images of bicycle travel as seen through the lenses of those out living the dream!

By Alex Strickland  Ten years before the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Wyoming brothers Mike and Dan Moe pioneered an epic ride along the Rockies.

By Aaron Teasdale  A look at the gear used for a late-season trip on the Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route.

By Nick Legan  A look at Co-Op Cycles' new ADV line on a three-day tour through the Sonoran borderlands. 

By Nick Legan  Your house has a foundation, so does your bike fit. Start with your feet and you'll have a strong start for dealing with issues that may arise.

By Alex Strickland  Trek's new 1120 is a purpose-built bikepacking machine, but this reviewer has been riding the closely related 29+ Stache for a few seasons. How do the bikes compare?

By Brendan Leonard  Pondering bicycle travel while (slowly) pedaling Canyonlands National Park's White Rim Trial.

By Mike Bezemek  Seeking a bikepacking loop through Red, Casto, and Bryce canyons

By Alex Strickland  Cycling season kicks off with California's Sea Otter Classic, but does the fast-growing event have anything for a touring cyclist?

By Scott Wilson  The Chicagoland Area Bicycle Dealers Association (CABDA) show has become a midwest magnet for new bikes and gear.

By Nick Legan  Goodyear gets back into bikes in a big way with tires for every discipline. 

By Nick Legan and Alex Strickland  Winter is winding down, but whether you're still riding in the cold or looking for gear that transitions to spring, we've got you covered.