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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 “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…

Vicky Balfour attended the 2025 Brother in the Wild Munich event, and in this recap, she reflects on her experiences and why it ended up meaning so much to her. Riding a freshly tuned Brother Cycles Big Bro, Vicky’s familial adventure was packed with all kinds of fun…

Reporting in from beautiful Kyrgyzstan, Alan Danby shares a captivating short video and a detailed written travelogue from his recent ride of our 600-mile Tian Shan Traverse bikepacking route. Find his impressions from the journey paired with an outstanding gallery of images here…

Six months into an ongoing bikepacking trip around the world, Britt Walker compiled this brief guide to help others navigate their menstrual cycles while traveling by bike. Find a compact collection of useful resources and her period-positive tips and tricks learned on the go here…