Neil Beltchenko

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko

Just announced, the new Tailfin AeroPack Cargo features expandable cargo pockets, roll-top access to the main body, optional cage mounts, and a few more interesting features. Plus, it’s backward compatible. Neil used one for a couple of months ahead of today’s release for this review… By now, we’ve all heard of Tailfin. Since launching in 2016, the team in the UK has been steadily advancing their full set of bags, creating high-end cargo systems that are sleek, smart, and stable.

2 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko

The Spearfish has been Salsa’s XC-focused bike for more than a decade, and today, they launch the fourth iteration, an all-new short-travel full-suspension platform with adventure at its core. Neil’s been pedaling the redesigned 2025 Salsa Spearfish C for a couple months for this full review… Launched in 2011, the Spearfish has always been Salsa’s short-travel full-suspension bike. It has shared a similar design to that of the Horsethief over the years, at least until this latest iteration.

3 weeks ago | bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko

Neil’s latest video, “Cycling Past the Winter Blues in Rabbit Valley,” is a more emotional view of his recent bikepacking experiences. With so much going on in the world, Neil zooms out and reflects on a recent trip that stuck with him… Neil here. This one’s pretty straightforward, a quick overnighter from about a year ago that’s really stuck with me. Why? Well, it’s simple.

1 month ago | bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko

Over the years, Neil has picked up plenty of insights about bikepacking and the challenges that come with it. And while many readers are familiar with the frustrations, a few annoyances might take newcomers by surprise. Here’s Neil’s list of 13 frustrating things about bikepacking, why they happen, and how to prepare for and overcome them… I’d never actually say that I hate bikepacking, of course. Still, I get frustrated with it more often than I’d care to admit.

1 month ago | bikepacking.com | Neil Beltchenko

Are our cycling routes and public lands in danger? Last Wednesday morning, Neil woke up to some troubling news that hit close to home. In our latest video, he explores the issue and sits down with his local county commissioner to unpack the challenges facing public lands under the new administration with staffing cuts and the recently introduced Productive Public Lands Act. Watch it and learn what you can do here… Are our cycling routes and public lands at risk?