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We have nearly 500 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning 70+ countries.
Start at our sortable worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
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.
The fourth annual Dorset Divide followed a stunning 330-mile mixed-terrain route around Dorset in southern England. In this special three-part event recap, we hear from event organizer Harry Whiles and two participants, Megan Barclay and Steven Moatt. Dig into their stories here…
Svenja Betz just became the first woman to finish the Badlands 2025 event in Spain, completing the 816-kilometer mixed-terrain route in just under 52 hours. Find a recap and photos from the finish line courtesy of the event organizers here…
After a crash forced him out of the race last year, Rick Steffen of Germany returned to this year’s Badlands event with a goal to finish in under 48 hours. Last night, Rick took first place at Badlands 2025 with a time of just over 38 hours. Find a recap and photos from the event organizers here…
“Dad and the Dempster” tells the unexpected tale of Tara Weir’s pedal-powered return to the remote village in Arctic Canada where her father helped put on a legendary Metallica concert three decades ago. Weaving together the past and the present, their 1,000-kilometer ride proved transformative for the pair. Read their story of a cherished father-daughter adventure here…
Over 300 riders started the 2025 Badlands event yesterday in Spain, including ultra-endurance athlete Chris Hall from the UK. Chris’ latest video takes a detailed look at the Argon 18 Dark Matter he’s riding and the gear he hopes will accompany him to the finish. Watch the video and find a written kit breakdown and pre-race reflection from Chris here…
Ian J. Whitmore’s latest video documents a three-day fastpacking trip around beautiful Catalonia, where he soaked up the local sights, trails, and flavors. Join him on a relaxed 200-kilometer journey in the 15-minute video here…
Fresh off a finish of the 2025 Colorado Trail Race, Josh Hicks shares a look behind the scenes of what it took to single-speed his way more than 500 miles across the Rockies. Find his 25-minute video paired with a lovely collection of photos and some words about the unforgettable ride here…
In this Dark Divide 300 event recap, Connor Azzarello reflects on his time riding this brutal course and what the experience meant to him. Read on below for a touching story of discovery and achievement…
Last week, 29-year-old Nolan Van Harte of Salida, Colorado, was the first to finish the 2025 Colorado Trail Race. He completed the challenging 540-mile route from Durango to Denver in just 4 days, 11 hours, and 24 minutes. Find a day-by-day reflection and some photos from his ride here…
Out of the 250 racers at the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race, there are just a handful of singlespeeders—at least five that we know of. Ahead of yesterday’s grand depart, Eric House shot over some questions to them to learn more about their motivations and expectations for the ride. Find their profiles alongside a gallery of photos from Lloyd Wright here…
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…
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