Bikerumor Friday Yard Sale 017

This week, it's all about gravel bikes and bikepacking. we take advantage of being in the desert with REI on a bikepacking trip to interview their Co-op Cycles and camping equipment creative director about how the national outdoor equipment retailer is looking to the future of bikepacking, how that will shape their gear development, and what we can expect.

But first, we talk to Gravel Cycling author Nick Legan about how to get into the sport, what to look for in a bike, and his top pics for first time events. In between, Watts and Tyler mull the meaning of it all.