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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…

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…

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…

Over the weekend, Zachary Morvant of California finished first place at the 2025 Dark Divide 300, completing the 330-mile route in a record-setting 1 day, 7 hours, and 38 minutes. Find a brief recap from Zachary here…

With many big wins and an unwaveringly positive spirit, Lithuanian ultra-distance racer Justinas Leveika is a beloved figure in the bikepacking world. While pedaling alongside him at a handful of events, Ryan Le Garrec stitched together an eclectic interview from the saddle that helps unearth some of Justinas’ history, motivations, and ambitions. Read it with photos here…

Our latest installment of Rider’s Lens introduces Chilean photographer Pablo Selman, who presents a selection of film and digital images documenting his new home in Colorado and his South American roots. Read Pablo’s story of learning to shoot from the saddle, flip through his printed photobooks, and learn about his way of seeing the world here…

LaReina Reyes of Arizona finished first on the 300-mile Oregon Timber Trail route option at this year’s grand depart, riding from the California border to Oakridge in just 4 days, 3 hours, and 20 minutes. Find a written reflection and photos from their ride here…

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…

In “The Stand,” Tanner Arrington explores the concept of origin stories and delves deep into the saga of how receiving a basic repair stand as a teenager ignited a lifelong love of bicycles and altered his way of engaging with the world. Read his fascinating tale of appreciation, passion, and connection here…

Over 6,000 cyclists from around the world traveled to Italy for the 2025 Tuscany Trail event, following a 440-kilometer route through enchanted forests and centuries-old towns and villages. Find a recap from this year’s event here…

“Three Counties” is a serene new video from Ian J. Whitmore that captures the sights and sounds of a solo bikepacking escape around Western Oregon. Ride along on Ian’s unpaved journey through Yamhill, Washington, and Tillamook counties here…

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…