Adventure Cyclist

Scenes from the Saddle

 
There are few other bikes that pair with a particular ride as well as Salsa’s Cutthroat pairs with Adventure Cycling’s Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Why? Because Salsa designed the ...
Feb 23rd, 2026
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When we went in search of partners for our 50th Anniversary Drop-in Rides, we knew we wanted Tout Terrain to donate a bike for our giveaway celebrating the TransAmerica Trail. ...
Feb 21st, 2026
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For some bikepackers, dialing in their packing setup is part of the fun. For others, it’s a frustrating obstacle on the road to adventure. Love it or hate it, there’s ...
Feb 17th, 2026
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Dear Aspiring Continent Traverser, Let me start by saying that, if one really puts their mind to it, pretty much any bike can make it across the country. While there ...
Feb 3rd, 2026
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Mountain biking in the ’90s was wild. It wasn’t just the neon kits and rigid rigs. It was that nobody knew exactly what was possible on two wheels in the ...
Feb 2nd, 2026
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Heavy in Houston asks: I always overpack because I’m nervous I’ll need something I don’t have. How can I lighten my load both mentally and physically? Dear Heavy in Houston, ...
Mar 10th, 2025
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Ready to make your own panniers? Enter the fully waterproof, highly durable bucket panniers made from recycled kitty-litter buckets. Panniers can come at a high price. If you’re grappling with ...
Dec 13th, 2018
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Pannier racks are a bit like septic tanks. We tend to ignore them unless they mess up, at which point their deficiencies rule our lives. Some adventure cyclists have had ...
Dec 22nd, 2015
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