In this interview, we chat with Nick Vacca, the man behind Send It Safely, a brand that has become ubiquitous in the alt-cycling scene. We spoke about how he got started, the challenges that face smaller makers, what it means to 'necatarize', and Def Leppard.

Send It Safely: Bikes With Buds

Three years ago, Ronnie and Pat started Ultradynamico, a tire company that emphasizes both beauty and performance. For the past two years, Immu has been riding Ultradynamico's MARS Race Tires on her Surly Bridge Club. Grab a coffee or whatever you prefer and take a moment to read her impressions of these stand-out tires. 

Ultradynamico MARS Race Tires Review

Atelier Medium is a colorful component and all terrain bike brand hailing from Paris, France. During our interview with co-founder Julien, we discussed the brand's emphasis on versatility, expression, color, and how all terrain bikes are becoming the new 'fixed gear' for adventurous riders. Let's go.

Atelier Medium: Colorful All Terrain for the People

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The Offlap TamaGo Egg Protector: Testing the Limits of Bikepacking Cuisine

A Visit to Victoire Cycles: Steel Nirvana

Gerber ComplEAT Utensil Set: The Spork Killer

The Massacan Paula: A Beacon of Community

Wolf Tooth B-RAD System: Space-Saving Genius

Ride Concepts Tallac: Shreddy Shoetility

Stephen Fitzgerald & Rodeo Labs: The Art of Adventure

Underbiking Scotland: An Adventure in Adaptability

Blivet Quilo Fat Bike Boots Review: Ultra Ready

The Black Cat Molino: A Chat with Todd Ingermanson

A Guide to Getting Started as a Bikepack Racer

Itasca Lakenights: Taking Our Chances

The Ultimate Guide to Steel Gravel Bikes: Durability Defined

Scraps to Satchel: How to Craft Your Own Musette Bag

Austere Mfg. Lock Belt: Cracking a Conundrum

The Surly Preamble: Entry-Level Versatility

Lugs Not Drugs: A Frank Endeavor

Gravel Guide Sydney: Gondwana Grinding

Coast to Coast: Unveiling the GNBR with Matt Kadey

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Tailfin Fork Packs Review: Click Click Go

A Sober Sojourn On The Eastern Divide

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A Total Newbie's Guide to Fat Biking

The Canadian Shield 400: Adventure, Bugs & Community

Topo Designs Bike Bags: The Hip Pack & Triangular Trio

Bikepacking Haida Gwaii: Magic, Mystery & Mayhem 

Memento Cycles Cargo: Crafting Canada's Cargo Future

Adventure Awaits: 29 Cargo Brands for Explorers

The Ultimate Cargo Bikepacking Guide: Adventure Fully Loaded

7Mesh x Ciele HDcap Review: Meet Winter Head-On

Stomplox Slack Shoe Review: Lacing Up Adventure

Wizards at Work: A Visit to Wizard Works in London

Camp & Go Slow Rattler Tape: A Contemporary Classic

Gravel Guide Montreal: City Streets to Scenic Peaks

The Soto Windmaster Stove: Powerful & Portable

Ornot Trail Magic Jacket: Winter Reborn

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Ghostrider Bear Spray Mount: A Backcountry Essential

The Bike Gear Database Holiday Gift Guide 2023

Gravel Guide Graz: Europe's Emerging Gravel Hub

NOBL TR35: Downcountry Wheels That Rip

Unleashing Adventure: The All Terrain Bike Explained

Wizard Works Hobgob Hip Pack: One Pack To Rule Them All

Gorewear Fernflow Pants: A Leg Up On Shoulder Season 

The Panorama Anticosti: A Rugged & Ready Fastpacker

Martina Brimmer: 15 Years of Swift Industries

Bikepacking Colombia: From Shores to Peaks

The Bike Friday Haul-A-Day Elite: Hauler of Dragons

Panorama Taïga Review: Backcountry Brilliance

The Rufus Stone by Rune Bikes: Classic ATB

Rodeo Labs Spork 3.1 Review: Lighten Up!

Gravel Guide Vancouver: Three Hot Loops

Camp and Go Slow: Unhurried Class

The Squamish Triple Crown: Kings & Queens

Apidura 1L Backcountry Frame Pack Review

Choike Bags: Finding Freedom & Connection

Flashpacking on the East Devon Trail

Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock: Comfort Camping

Bikepacking South Chilcotin Mountains Park: Meditation in Movement 

Ombraz Classic Sunglasses: Hugs For Your Face

Musguard Handlebar Harness Review: Chasing a Unicorn

QUOC Escape Gravel & MTB Shoe Review

Sturdy Bag Designs: Cargo Cage Bags Review

How To Do a Midweek Bikepacking Overnighter

Atwater Atelier: Locally Crafted Bags From Montreal

Casey Robertson & The Art of Champagne Rodman

Redshift Quick-Release Aero Bars: Not Your Dad's TT Bars

Bike Lock Showdown: Best Lightweight Locks for Bikepackers

Tailfin Top Tube Pack: Flipping Awesome

Fjällräven x Specialized Expandable Hip Pack Review

Farther Bag Co.: Bags With Vision

WZRD. Bikes #45: Introducing New Country

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review: Ultimate Bikepacking Tent?

Gravel Guide Paris: Urban Parks & Protected Forests

Steady Co.: Fresh & Snappy Bike Bags

La Ride: A French Graphic Novel Adventure

Rail Trail Rambler: Bikepacking in BC's Interior

28 All Terrain Bike Builders & Brands For 2023

The Titanium Chumba Yaupon: ATB++

How to Survive a Bikepacking Trip in the Desert

The Wake Robin ATBSS: All Terrain & Luggerific

Take a Trip: Bold, Happy Bags

The Li'l Bill by Woodpecker Cycle Co.

Bike Friday All-Packa: A Solid, Folding Bikepacker

Bicycle Society: The Singletrack to Enlightenment

The Best of the BC Bike Show 2023

Nomad Patches by Spencer Hawkes

Sofiane Sehili: World-Class Endurance

The Sunset Hardtail by Bender Bikes

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Doom Bars: Forged in the Fires of Hell

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