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Apple's NBA Vision • Making Intel Great Again • The Race to Build 'Colossus 2' • Meta's Oddly Aggressive AI PR Approach • Apple's Watch Re-Org • Amazon Shoves Ads In Your Face| Spyglass
Last year, Markus Kauf was the last to finish the inaugural Sneak Peaks in Italy, but he returned this year to tackle the new 1,100-kilometer route, complete with a 3,100-meter pass and a 22-kilometer hike-a-bike. His story is an honest account of patience, problem-solving, and why a bikepacking expedition can be more challenging and rewarding than any race. Find it paired with a stunning selection of photos from the event here... The post Problem Solving and Patience at Sneak Peaks 2025 appe...| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
For folks who had participated in two or more of the Pan Celtic Race Series, the organizers put on a final event called Magnum Opus, where riders would tackle a 1,000-mile route on the way to the 2024 Ultra. Watch the 50-minute film made by Friction Collective here... The post Pan Celtic Ultra Series 2024: The Magnum Opus Official Race Film appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
For Allen Boardman's latest bikepacking trip, he rode a modified five-day version of The Wildcat route in the Scottish Highlands in search of solitude and a stop at one of the UK's most remote pubs. Find a write-up and photos from Allen and watch the video he made from the trip here... The post Bikepacking The Wildcat Western Loop (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Everyone's favorite dogpacking team, John and Mira, recently got out on a three-day bikepacking trip in the Canadian Rockies. Watch the 28-minute video John put together from their trip here, complete with vibrant fall colours and crisp, clean air... The post John & Mira: Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
As riders of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race begin to find their rhythm, Chris Reichel provides a thorough recap of the first day of the event after following for the first 70 miles. Find his day one report and a gallery of photos he captured here... The post Day 1 of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race: Dawn till Dusk appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The last two hours of Dwight Davis’ more than 30 years of incarceration were the longest two hours of his life. His wife got lost on the way to pick him up, so he sat in fresh sweats and bright New Balance shoes, sweating. After picking him up, his wife dropped him off at a Walmart to buy toiletries while she was at the grocery store next door. The post How to Leave Prison and Know You Belong Back Home appeared first on Prison Journalism Project.| Prison Journalism Project
Not your traditional superhero story. The post How many episodes are in Dispatch? Episode release schedule appeared first on GameScout.| GameScout
Touchscreen MacBook Pros • Oracle's Margins • Hollywood Has No Idea What To Do About AI • Fracking Data Centers • Apple TV + Peacock • $1 Steve Jobs Coin| Spyglass
Spotify & Netflix Gun for YouTube • Eddy Cue on Apple's Hollywood Goals • Stolen iPhones • ChatGPT Is Bringing Sexy Back • Apple's Robotic Updates • Stargate Competitor Buys Big Data Center Company • A Tim Cook Labubu!| Spyglass
OpenAI/Broadcom Deal • TBPN's Rise • Is Xbox Imploding? • RIP TiVo • Meta's Ray-Ban Display Review • AI's Use in Comics| Spyglass
Apple's Pivot from 'Vision Air' • M5 Devices • 'Tron 3' Bombs at Box Office • Meta Poaches Thinking Machines Co-Founder • Warner Bros Rebuffs Paramount Offer • OpenAI's Constantly Evolving Cap Table| Spyglass
Apple's NBA Vision • Making Intel Great Again • The Race to Build 'Colossus 2' • Meta's Oddly Aggressive AI PR Approach • Apple's Watch Re-Org • Amazon Shoves Ads In Your Face| Spyglass
Björn Reschabek's new film, TÖLT, follows Mirjam Kuhn and Katharina Kruse on a bikepacking trip around Iceland that turned out very differently than expected. It's a story of friendship, trust, and solidarity, capturing the country's distinctive beauty from all angles. Find a short reflection from Katharina and watch the full film here... The post TOLT: Between Ice, Fire, and Friendship (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Ahead of this year's Silk Road Mountain Race, Josh Ibbett and Alex Kopp toured from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital city, to Osh, where the race began. It turned out to be the perfect way to ramp up excitement for the event and experience the region's beauty. Watch the video Josh put together from their ride here... The post Bikepacking to the Silk Road Mountain Race: Bishkek to Osh appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
With the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race kicking off tomorrow morning, six-time AHCR participant Aaron Arnzen is kicking off our coverage with a detailed look at the race's history, notable records, and some names you should keep an eye on as the race unfolds. Dive into all the details here… The post 2025 Arkansas High Country Race: Who To Watch appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Bombtrack's latest film seeks to capture the essence of this year's Montenegro Mountain Madness event, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the route and Adrien Liechti's third-place finish. Watch it here... The post Inside Montenegro Mountain Madness 2025: Adrien Liechti appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
BEN TAMBURRI The beaches of Baileys Harbor are for birds, too pebbly and coarse to relax on. The water is cold, and the waves break at your ankles.| The Common
Meta's Media AI Play • Kimmel Tick-Tock • Apple Injecting Talent into OpenAI • Google Injecting Gemini into Chrome • Prime Video Adding 'The Masters' • Optimus vs. the Global Economy| Spyglass
KPop, Sony, & Netflix • iPhone Strap • AI Resumes • Amazon's AR Glasses • Meta's AI Unit Sparks Tensions • Rise of Small Language Models • Crypto Holding Firms Struggle • 'Good Will Hunting' with Guns| Spyglass
Matt Westfall of the Wax Tracks YouTube channel recently got out to ride the Idaho Panhandle Ramble, enjoying the 320-mile bikepacking route over six days. Watch the 18-minute video and read a short reflection from his ride here... The post Idaho Panhandle Ramble (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In his closing video from MADE, Neil poses a simple question with big implications: "What does this show mean to you?" Watch the finale to hear candid answers from 20 builders spotlighting community, craft, and momentum behind handmade bikes and where the bike world goes next… The post How Important is the MADE Bike Show? (MADE 2025) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Following the release of Canada's latest bikepacking route, the Alberni Bam Bam, we're pleased to share a short overview video that videographer Tom Powell put together from the scouting trip this summer. Watch the seven-minute video here... The post Introducing the Alberni Bam Bam (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
At MADE last week, Neil left the camera rolling for a rapid-fire round. In this video, he found out which bike industry standards builders most hate and which they love. The answers ranged from unexpectedly passionate to hilariously predictable, revealing just how personal standards are in framebuilding. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video: The Most Hated Bike Standards appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In our final official video from the 2025 MADE Bike Show, Neil continues his deep dive into the venue to connect with component and accessory makers. Highlights include new releases from Ultradynamico, Wren, and Velo Orange, plus a closer look at a few of the most eye-catching bikes from the show floor. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video: The Most Interesting Finds (Part 2) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
On recent exhibitions in Florence and Rome.| newcriterion.com
MADELINE SIMMS After midnight, cottonwoods are inconsequential teeth, ripped from the ground by the Mississippi River. An elm snaps like a bird’s neck: an egret. The current betrays every fluttering heart and rages on. A rock becomes sepulcher to the uprooted nest. The river could be less cruel, the winter, more forgiving.| The Common
MADELINE SIMMS After midnight, cottonwoods are inconsequential teeth, ripped from the ground by the Mississippi River. An elm snaps like a bird’s neck: an egret. The current betrays every fluttering heart and rages on. A rock becomes sepulcher to the uprooted nest. The river could be less cruel, the winter, more forgiving.| The Common
At The Dispatch, I’m making a case against customized wedding vows. Promising marriage is entering an pre-existing institution, not an act of expressive individualism. Classically, the marriage vows are not about the particular couple standing at the altar—they’re about the institution the couple is choosing to enter. Classical vows (for better, for worse, etc) have lasted with only minor revisions for a thousand years. They are intended to suit every couple, uncustomized, and they enum...| Leah Libresco
Antitrust Victory Laps • OpenAI/Statsig • French Studio/Theater Deal • Anthropic's Round • Tesla's New 'Master Plan' • Gemini's Home Plan • More Apple AI Defections • Super Massive AI Data Centers| Spyglass
Standing Ovations • A Streaming Aggregator • Quantum Computer Race • The Atlantic Envy • Doing Things Early • Rising AI Costs • Sam Altman Speaks • YouTube Sportscasters • Walmart Streaming Options • Cracker Barrel Logo!| Spyglass
The 2025 MADE Bike Show wrapped up on Sunday, but our coverage is far from over; we’ll be rolling out highlights all week long! In our latest video, we spotlight seven standout bicycles, including a telescoping adjustable chainstay design from Brûlé, a stunning raw steel build from Hot Salad, a trout-inspired creation from Mosaic, and plenty more... The post MADE 2025 on Video (Part 4): Mosaic, Hot Salad, Sycip, Brule, Eagleton, and San Util appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Bikepacking Bikes Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The 2025 MADE Bike Show keeps dishing up stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. In our latest video, we round up seven more stunning bicycles, including a wild integrated-truss bike from Slow Southern Steel, a full-suspension bike from Sanitas, and a new twin-top-tube klunker from Wilde. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video (Part 3): La Marche, Significant Other, Santa Cruz, and More… appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Bikepacking Bikes Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The MADE show returns for its third year in Portland, Oregon, bringing three days packed with mezmerizing handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. With doors opening to the public today, we’re kicking off our "MADE 2025 on Video" coverage with part one: a showcase of five standout builds from Rare Earth Cycle Craft, Monē Bikes, Moots, and Tumbleweed. Watch it here... The post MADE 2025 on Video (Part 1): Moots, Donkelope, Rare Earth, Mone, and Tumbleweed appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Bikepacking Bikes Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
For our fifth video in the MADE 2025 on Video series, Neil takes a closer look at the component and accessory side of the show, featuring fresh Swift Industries colorways, a deep dive into 3D printing with Ogle Designs, and a chat with the winner of the Ozark Doom Ultra, and more. Watch it here… The post MADE 2025 on Video: The Most Interesting Finds (Part 1) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Fresh off a finish of the 2025 Colorado Trail Race, Josh Hicks shares a look behind the scenes of what it took to single-speed his way more than 500 miles across the Rockies. Find his 25-minute video paired with a lovely collection of photos and some words about the unforgettable ride here... The post Single Speeding the 2025 Colorado Trail Race (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
The fourth and final episode of Belén Castelló's "Cycling Northern Vietnam" series finds her pedaling her last few hundred kilometers and reflecting on the many lessons and beautiful moments from her first big solo bikepacking trip. Watch it here... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 4 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Doom & Despair is a new film documenting Zach Gass' attempt at the 2024 Doom and Despair bikepacking event in Arkansas. Over 100 riders participated in the 400 or 200-mile event, challenged by unpredictable weather, limited services, and challenging terrain... many of them did not finish. Watch the 20-minute film here... The post Doom & Despair: An Arkansas Bikepacking Documentary (Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In "Fellow Rovers," Jeremy Nolan tells the story of a bikepacking getaway with his dad and reflects on what the short but unforgettable journey meant to both of them. Read his heartfelt tale of midnight animal encounters, punchy climbs, and bonding over a new shared experience here... The post Fellow Rovers appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Clotaire Mandel is currently seven years and over 70,000 kilometers into a massive bikepacking trip around the world. His latest video documents his time riding from Moab to Nevada, where he learned to love the sound of silence and the beauty of remoteness. Watch the video and find a short written reflection here... The post Bikepacking Across Utah Part 2: Alaska to Patagonia (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Jay Nordlinger on Riccardo Muti and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.| newcriterion.com
Jay Nordlinger on a recital by Arcadi Volodos.| newcriterion.com
Jay Nordlinger on “Julius Caesar,” by Handel, at the Salzburg Festival.| newcriterion.com
Short on time and seeking a logistically easy bikepacking getaway, this spring, Izzy Wedderburn and a friend hopped on a quick ferry ride from England to France for a few days of pedaling along the Petite Tour de Manche route. In this piece, Izzy offers a reminder that even a small trip has the potential to be a big adventure. Read it here... The post Where is the Rest of France? appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In her third video from Northern Vietnam, Belén Castelló shares a glimpse of her time solo bikepacking through the dramatic mountains of one of the region's most-visited provinces. Along the way, she reflects on the contrasting experiences of visiting highly curated areas and those that have maintained more of their local character... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 3 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Robert Steven Mack on Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion, the future of classics & Laura Ingalls Wilder.| newcriterion.com
Ultra-distance racer Sofiane Sehili is currently three weeks into his world record attempt for the fastest bicycle crossing of Eurasia. Contributor Ryan Le Garrec caught up with Sofiane before his departure to gain a better understanding of his motivations and outlook. Learn about Sofiane’s cycling origin story and follow his ride here… The post Across Eurasia: Inside Sofiane Sehili’s World-Record Attempt appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Tailfin’s “King of Chaos” follows Justinas Leveika, an unstoppable force in ultra-endurance bikepacking with a contagious grin and a drive to suffer, on his attempt at the legendary Triple Crown Challenge, racing the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail in a single year. It’s a raw, high-energy portrait of what it takes to push limits and keep smiling through it all. Watch it here... The post Tailfin Presents: King of Chaos (Film) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
"Across Andes 2024: Patagonia Verde" tells the story of human endurance and the strength of the international gravel community...| BIKEPACKING.com
On the impacts of slowing down, a guide for DIY deceleration, and a new interview series.| Dark Properties
DispatchGym is a research framework that supports reinforcement learning (RL) studies for dispatch systems. A system that matches bookings with drivers. Designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and accessible, this article outlines its principles, research benefits, and real-world applications.| Grab Tech
David Lamb's latest video documents his recent solo ride along the rugged and remote Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop in Washington. Find an encyclopedic look at his 465-mile bikepacking journey in the 37-minute video here... The post Bikepacking 400 Miles Alone in the Pacific Northwest (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
After more than a week of riding, Belén Castelló begins to find her rhythm as she enters the mountainous highlands near the Chinese border. The second episode of her "Cycling Northern Vietnam" series captures the emotional highs and lows of solo travel, a sampling of the country's spectacular landscapes, and some immersive cultural experiences. Watch it here... The post Cycling Northern Vietnam, Episode 2 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
Episode four of Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan's bikepacking journey from England to India documents their time riding through the "Black Mountain" country of Montenegro. Find a short update from their travels, a selection of stunning photos, and the video here… The post Riding Through the Black Mountain: England to India Episode 4 (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.| Inspiration Archives - BIKEPACKING.com
In our latest video, Neil catches up with Justin McKinley to chat about his 2025 Tour Divide setup. Watch it here...| BIKEPACKING.com
Our ecologically entangled mini flower farm is really growing… phew.| Dark Properties
Route creator Tristan Ridley goes through his techniques for packing for bikepacking around the world after seven years of touring...| BIKEPACKING.com
It feels impossible to sit and write amidst the constant grief and urgency demanded in this ongoing genocide. Yet we feel compelled to write—compelled to…| The New Inquiry
