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The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
Teased this summer, the full 55-minute “From Rails to Trails” documentary is now available to stream online via PBS. Narrated by Edward Norton, it chronicles the 60-year effort to transform abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Watch the story of breathtaking imagination, endless dedication, and tough political battles here…
To build larger batches of frames and cut lead times, the UK’s Starling Cycles has decided to move the production of its core lineup to the Czech Republic. Get the full scoop from Starling owner Joe McEwan here…
In his latest video, Chris Shane takes viewers on a three-day bikepacking journey through the North Maine Woods, including an area around the Katahdin Iron Works Road, which recently opened to bicycle traffic. Find the 10-minute video and photos from the trip here…
We’re excited to see the folks at Velocity in Michigan expand their Blunt 35 rim lineup to include a fresh 32-inch version for riders interested in the new wheel size. Find all the details here…
Pablo Selman, nuevo en el mundo del bikepacking, aprovechó recientemente la oportunidad de unirse a unos amigos en la Red Feather Ramble, donde aprendió mucho por el camino. Pablo reflexionó sobre el viaje, combinando su experiencia de aprender a conocer un nuevo terreno con una comprensión filosófica de lo que significa recorrer un lugar por voluntad propia. En este relato, las palabras y las fotos de Pablo nos ofrecen una valiosa lección para recordar de qué se trata todo esto…
New bikepacker Pablo Selman recently joined a few friends for a multi-day ride on the beautiful Red Feather Ramble route in Colorado. In this reflective piece, published in both English and Spanish, he delves into themes of movement, camaraderie, and history and shares an evocative gallery of film photos shot on his 1950s camera. Read it below…
The Sklar SuperSomething V2 features a lighter tubeset, fresh specs, more mounting points, and many of the same features from the original, including 2.1″ tire clearance, practical complete build options, and the option for a color-matched carbon fork. Dig into all the details here…
The new Shreddy Murphy from ENABags in Greece is an eight-liter bag designed for toting cargo around your waist, across your back, or on your handlebars. Learn more about the versatile, fully customizable pack here…
The Tout Terrain Vasco GT 28 Select 6.3 is a new gravel bike from the German brand, complete with a dynamo hub and front rack. For more on this interestingly specced complete, read on below…
For the first time in nearly four decades of business, the folks at Wheels Manufacturing in Colorado have expanded their catalog to include mountain bike chainrings. We took a look at the SRAM 3-Bolt chainring ahead of today’s launch. Check it out here…
This 201st edition of Weekend Snapshot links off-road rides around Croatia and both coasts of the United States. Start your week with a look back at what a few fellow readers were up to in their recent time off and share a shot from one of your getaways here…
Centered around a grand finish instead of a grand depart, the Hunt 1000 is an annual bikepacking event linking Canberra and Melbourne via some of Australia’s most spectacular stretches of high country. With help from route creator Dan Hunt and this year’s participants, we collected rider and rig details for over 80 folks signed up for the 2025 event. Explore the full gallery of loaded bikes here…
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