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The 2023 edition of Seven Serpents surprised riders with heavy rain and harsh conditions as they pedaled 850 kilometers from Ljubljana to Trieste through the Croatian islands. In this recap, Marcus Nicolson shares his perspective of racing between ferries, cranking up long climbs, and encountering bike-stopping mud…

In her latest video, Belén Castelló asks each of her riding partners to share a secret confession of a concern they brought into the group’s recent bikepacking journey along the Baja Divide. Her 30-minute “Confessions from the Baja Divide” shares those and a video recap of each segment of their two-month ride. Watch it here…

Having photographed many races and rides over the years and eager to build up more bikepacking experience of his own, photographer Dan Monaghan took on the 210-mile Badger Divide route between Inverness and Glasgow last month. He learned first-hand that things don’t always go to plan, but it’s possible to find beauty in failure with the right perspective. Find his story and a moody gallery of images from Scotland here…

Last summer, Aimee Gilchrist and Jeremy Collins traveled to Italy to attend the 2022 Bicycle Adventure Meeting (BAM!). To maximize their time away, they mapped out a meandering route that took in some of the highlights of the Dolomites. Find their story of making the most of their miles en route to BAM! and a vivid selection of Jeremy’s illustrated journal excerpts here…

Last month, more than 60 bikepackers gathered near the Zócalo in the heart of Mexico City to pedal 800 kilometers out of the capital and around active volcanoes, over mountains, and through highlands to the Oaxacan coast. Read more about Tour De Frankie, Mexico’s first and only ultra-endurance bikepacking race, in this reflection from participant Allan Shaw. Plus, find details on the route and a gallery of dreamy film portraits Allan shot before and after the ride…

Earlier this year, 40 bikepackers met up on the sunny island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands for a five-day, mixed-terrain group ride as part of the 2023 Sisters in the Wild Lanzarote Gravel Camp. Find a colorful selection of photos, a recap from the event organizer, and a reflection from one of the attendees here…

Ryan Le Garrec’s latest film, “The Easiest Crossing in the World,” shares intensely contrasting vignettes from his trip around Morocco at the start of this year. With no plan or route, his time pedaling through the mountains and deserts took him to places well beyond the usual tourist circuit, revealing a dizzying mix of harsh reality and immense beauty. Find the film, photos, and a reflection from Ryan here…

In January, Cían Byrne left his home in Ireland and pedaled the length of the Sicily Divide with his mom’s old Olympus Mju II film camera in tow, creating a link between past and present adventures and honoring the person who inspired him to take on such endeavors. You can read Cían’s heartfelt story, watch his 40-minute route guide video, and see a vibrant gallery of 35mm photos here…

After a decade of bikepacking and touring on a plant-based diet, Dakota Gale compiled this handy resource that includes practical tips, some essential considerations, his favorite meals/ingredients, and more to help anyone curious about plant-based (or plant-leaning) bikepacking give it a try on their next trip. Find Dakota’s guide and a delectable gallery of images here…

Tristan Bogaard was at the 2023 Border Bash Aragon last month, where he was surprised to discover how much he enjoyed the organized event format. He put together a short written recap and a gallery showcasing the couple of days his small group of newfound friends spent slowly winding through the beautiful Spanish countryside. Check it out here…

Eager to combine her longtime passion for bikepacking with her budding love of ski touring, Ana Zamorano Ruiz planned a trip to a backcountry peak in the Pyrenees to try the concept. Find her story of learning to mix bikes and skis and gaining a whole new perspective on the adventure possibilities in her backyard here…

Kombi Creative’s latest film, “Relentless Ride,” shares the story of the 2021 Arkansas High Country Race as riders push their limits and discover what their bodies and minds are capable of. Read a behind-the-scenes perspective on the film from rider Seth Wood, watch the trailer, and find a link to the full film on Vimeo on Demand here…