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Founder's Blog: 8 Totally Random Rides I Want to Do Around the World
Photo by Josh Kowaleski of Pointed North Photo Inspired by some recent wishful thinking, I decided to jot down some wish list rides from...


The 4 Best Northwood Adventure Destinations That Still Lack an Official Bikepacking Route
The Northwoods is really lucky to have 17+ official bikepacking routes across The Nxrth, bikepacking.com, and Bikepacking Roots. It's a...


The Northerner's Guide to Visiting Bentonville: MTB, Gravel, Culture, & Adventure
When the Northwoods chills you into hibernation during late fall or early spring, Bentonville, Arkansas, offers a warm escape for...

Ultimate Guide to the 2024-25 Northwoods Fat Bike Season
Fat bike season is more than a winter activity. It’s a celebration of the cold, a test of grit, and a showcase of the vibrant community...


Northwoods Winter Fat Biking Checklist: Places, Events, Airbnbs, & Gear for Winter Adventures
With fat bike season near, we've put together a top to bottom adventure checklist including our top picks for fat bike destinations to...


30 Things to Do If This Winter Sucks for Fat Biking Like Last Winter
Winter is getting closer and so is the excitement for snow and fat bike season. But will we get snow this winter? Last winter produced...


The 4 Essential Fat Bike Races Every Northwoods Biker Needs to Do At Least Once
Get ready for fat bike race season! When the snow falls, it's time to book some races for your winter calendar and text your friends to...

Northwoods Bike Nights at the Lake: Download Our Custom Mobile Wallpaper
Inspired by cool summer and fall nights biking by the lake, we're sharing our new custom mobile wallpaper artwork. Designed by our friend...


Founder's Blog: Top 8 Worst Nxrth Ideas We Ever Had (That Never Became a Reality)
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Words by Josh from The Nxrth The Nxrth officially kicked off one of the very first days of 2022. It was an idea that had...


State of Gravel Racing Up North: 6 Reflections on the 2024 Race Season.
As we conclude the 2024 gravel race season and look to 2025, we're reflecting on where the gravel racing scene is at. Some favorite races...


With No Filthy 50 in 2024, Here's 7 Ideas to Fill That Hole in Your Heart
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Last year, the Filthy celebrated 10 years of gravel. The sellout event has been drawing a wide crowd of cyclists from...


8 Northwoods Bikepacking Events To Add to Your Adventure Wishlist
If you're looking to explore new forests, ride the most beautiful remote gravel roads, and meet other bikepackers, we've rounded up a...


Is Nobody Bike Touring Anymore? 6 Reasons Touring is Declining While Bikepacking is Exploding
Traditional paved bike touring has had a decline in the last decade while bikepacking is still accelerating. What's causing the shift and...
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