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The Japanese Odyssey: Voice Memos from the Forgotten Toge
17 May 25 Emily Bei Cheng / InspirationLast fall, Emily Bei Cheng attempted the 2,300-kilometer Japanese Odyssey bikepacking event, which the organizers call “the most scenic yet punishing ride you’ll ever attempt.” In this heartfelt piece, she reflects on the experience and how hearing voice notes from friends back home shaped her ride and her broader perspective. Read it and find a set of 35mm film photos here…
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How to Host a Backyard Bikepacking Rally
22 Jul 31 Emily Bei Cheng / Bikepacking GuidesThe inaugural San Diego Backyard Women’s Rally brought together a diverse group of 30 women for a weekend of bikepacking and bonding in nature. Part recap and part practical resource, in this piece, attendee Emily Bei Cheng shares a reflection on the weekend and some tips for planning a backyard rally of your own. Explore it here…
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Five Bikepacking Overnighters to Celebrate 30
13 Sep 30 Emily Bei Cheng / InspirationDespite not being one to make a big deal of her birthday, Emily Bei Cheng used ringing in her third decade as an excuse to connect with friends around the country, planning five overnight bikepacking trips. Find vignettes from picturesque 30th birthday campouts in New York, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, and Washington here…
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An Introduction to Bikepacking with Trail Mixed Collective
16 Feb 2 Emily Bei Cheng / InspirationEarlier this winter, Emily Bei Cheng teamed up with Trail Mixed Collective to host a first-time bikepacking overnighter for a group of women of color. Six riders showed up, and the new friends pedaled into the Marin Headlands for a weekend of bonding and learning by doing. Read about the unshakeable power of the overnighter and find a dynamic photo gallery here…
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182 mi. / 293 km 5 daysIceland Fjallabak Track
123 Oct 10 Emily Bei Cheng EuropeGet your feet wet in dozens of water crossings and be rewarded with the rugged beauty of Iceland: moss-draped peaks, vast volcanic plains, rhyolite mountains, and far-flung hot springs. The Iceland Fjallabak Track is an otherworldly tour of the Icelandic Highlands that strikes a balance for riders seeking wilderness paired with just the right amount of support from the mountain huts along the route... -
135 mi. / 217 km 3-4 daysEcho-Titus Circuit: Death Valley
78 May 10 Emily Bei Cheng USAThe Echo-Titus Circuit showcases the dramatic geological formations and rich history of Death Valley National Park. The route climbs up over 5,000 feet at its highest point and dips 200 feet below sea level at its lowest, traversing from rugged badlands to narrow canyons to expansive desert valleys... -
70 mi. / 113 km 2 daysSardine Lookout Tower Overnighter
57 Nov 28 Emily Bei Cheng USASardine Lookout Tower Overnighter is a mini adventure that gives riders a taste of the beautiful forests, meadows, and reservoirs around Tahoe National Forest. The cherry on top is staying overnight at a fire lookout tower that overlooks sweeping views, where you'll wake up to a sunrise experience like no other... -
161 mi. / 259 km 3-4 daysBay Area Triple Crossover
72 Oct 25 Emily Bei Cheng USAThe Bay Area Triple Crossover weekend bikepacking route highlights the diversity of bay ecosystems, where each day feels distinct from the next. Riders embark from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and then cross the San Francisco Bay three times on a multi-day journey through coastal prairie, chaparral, redwoods, rolling hills, and marshland. Experience how nature and cities coexist on a route that threads the urban hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area... -
72 mi. / 116 km 2-3 daysNorth Bay Overnighter: A Tour of Microclimates
131 Aug 27 Emily Bei Cheng USAWidely recognized as the birthplace of mountain biking, the Mt Tamalpais and Marin region is a special place where the ocean, coastal hills, and redwood forests converge. The North Bay Overnighter takes it all in over a 2-3 day bikepacking loop. Riders will dip in and out of the fog until they rise above the clouds, leaving no doubt why the San Francisco Bay Area is known for its microclimates...
