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An Unlikely Rider’s 2023 HuRaCaN 300 Journey
9 Feb 18 Guest / plogFollowing her successful finish of the 2023 HuRaCaN 300 in Florida earlier this month, Cathy Niebauer reflected on how being immersed in a bikepacking event enabled her to shed her other identities and fully tune in to the experience. Find her recap of the event and thoughts on participating as an atypical ultra-endurance rider here, paired with a set of photos from David Childers…
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Inside What Happened: Made (and Remade) in Slovenia
21 Feb 16 Guest / field-tripsWhat Happened is a one-woman creative design studio based in Slovenia that dreams up some of the most beautiful and colorful bags in the world of bikepacking. Beyond founder Neža Peterca’s thoughtful designs and meticulous construction, her bags also focus on sustainability through upcycling. Photographer Mateja Kordic recently spent a day with Neža in her workshop, and you can find her photo tour and interview here…
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Rider’s Lens: Kan Kobayashi’s Illustrations
12 Feb 10 Guest / plogIn this edition of Rider’s Lens, we meet young illustrator Kan Kobayashi from Tokyo, Japan, who shares a selection of his distinctive bicycle-themed illustrations. Get to know Kan and the story of how bicycles became the central theme of his art and how he found an online community during the height of the pandemic here…
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Fatbiking Spencer Glacier, Alaska (Video)
0 Feb 7 Guest / newsCreated to document the unique sounds and sensations of riding on a glacier before they’ve all melted for good, Cameron Sanders’ short video, “Fatbiking Spencer Glacier, Alaska,” immerses viewers in the beautiful snowscapes of Lake Spencer and the face of Spencer Glacier in winter. Watch it here…
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Bikepacking the Americas / Northern Peru (Video)
2 Feb 6 Guest / videoThe newest installment of Hans de Neve’s “Bikepacking the Americas” series captures vignettes from a four-month ride around Peru following our Cajamarca to Caraz and Peru Great Divide bikepacking routes. Watch the short video and find a striking photo gallery from his 1,100-kilometer journey here…
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Possible (Film)
5 Feb 4 Guest / video“Possible” is a new short film from Catherine Dunn that seeks to help break down the barriers around discussing mental health. It explores the topic by introducing cyclist Jenni Myers, who has long struggled with agoraphobia and took on the uniquely challenging 2,200-kilometer GBDuro race across Great Britain last year. Watch the 17-minute film here…
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Rain or Shine: The 2023 Komoot Women’s GranGuanche Rally
9 Jan 31 Guest / plogFollowing the inaugural Komoot Women’s Rally on the GranGuanche route earlier this month, Mia Altieri reports in with her impressions from the week-long ride around Spain’s spectacular Canary Islands with a group of 40 other women. Find her story with a warm and airy gallery of images here…
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Tunnels of Gold (Video)
4 Jan 24 Guest / video“Tunnels of Gold” is a 10-minute video documenting the time Cameron Sanders and his partner Leialoha spent bikepacking our Appalachian Gravel Growler. Despite logistical hurdles delaying their start, they were treated to a stunning display of fall colors and plenty of local flavors. Watch the video here…
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Annapurna: Not as Planned (Video)
26 Jan 23 Guest / videoFeaturing his usual stunning cinematography, Mick Turnbull’s latest video chronicles his bikepacking trip around Nepal with partner Danielle O’Hara, following the renowned Annapurna Circuit. Watch their misadventure unfold in “Annapurna: Not as Planned” here, accompanied by a collection of photos and a written introduction to the trip…
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A Tale of Two Pursuits: 2023 Fat Pursuit Recap
2 Jan 17 Guest / newsEarlier this month, the 10th annual Fat Pursuit event in Idaho challenged 150 racers to a 60 or 200-kilometer race on a network of groomed snowmobile trails. Find a detailed recap from 13-year-old Edyn Teitge and first-time winter ultra racer Patricia George here, plus a selection of photos from Eddie Clark…
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Kyrgyzstan – Above the Clouds (Video)
3 Jan 16 Guest / news“Kyrgyzstan – Above the Clouds” is a new video from German filmmaker Markus Weinberg that provides an in-depth look back at his experiences with riding partner Philipp Markgraf during the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. Watch the full 40-minute video here…
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From Strangers to Friends on the European Divide Trail
28 Jan 11 Guest / plogWhen Jacob Martin couldn’t find anyone to join him for his three-month ride of the European Divide Trail, he committed to setting out on the 4,700-mile route on his own. As luck would have it, he met a fellow bikepacker on the very first day, and the pair navigated the entirety of the route together. See Jacob’s story of finding friendship on the trail and a lovely set of 35mm film photos here…