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The Thousand Kilometer Stare (Film)
2 Sep 22 Guest / videoThis summer, Rob Britton set the fastest known time on the 1,000-kilometer BC Epic 1000 route between Merritt and Fernie, British Columbia, crushing the route in just 2 days, 9 hours, and 24 minutes. Matthew Clark of Stirl and Rae Media Haus just released a film that documents Rob’s ride. Watch it here…
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Riding without the Faff: Bothies, Ferries, and Gravel in Scotland
20 Sep 19 Guest / plogWith a dear friend visiting from Italy, Marcus Nicolson was eager to show off as many beautiful Scottish gravel tracks and remote bothies as he could cram into a long weekend on the bikes. Find his story of maximizing their time away by keeping the faff to a minimum here…
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Rider’s Lens: Marko Sajn’s Illustrated Figures
13 Sep 16 Guest / plogIn today’s installment of Rider’s Lens, we share the captivating work of Slovenian artist and bike shop owner Marko Šajn of Loose Cycles. Find a selection of Marko’s signature figures, read his story of finding art through skateboarding and BMX, and get to know more about what cycling and creative expression mean to him here…
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Zoe Chauderlot on the Alberta Rockies 700: Event Recap
3 Sep 12 Guest / event-recapsLast month, more than 50 riders gathered in Canmore, Alberta, for the 2022 Alberta Rockies 700 (AR700), tackling their choice of a 500 or 700-kilometer loop through the front range of the Canadian Rockies. Find a reflection from first-place finisher Zoé Chauderlot here, alongside a stunning gallery of photos by Megan Dunn…
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2022 Sisters in the Wild Gravel Camp Scotland: Event Recap
0 Sep 11 Guest / event-recapsEarlier this summer, Sisters in the Wild collaborated with Annie Evans to host their first Gravel Camp. Twenty-five riders from across the UK and Europe came together for five days of riding, camping, and bikepacking in the Scottish Cairngorms. Find two perspectives and a beautiful gallery of photos here…
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BPS 400: An Aussie Bikepacking Film (Video)
16 Sep 8 Guest / videoThe BPS 400 is a scenic bikepacking route nestled away in a quiet area beyond Brisbane, Australia. This year, riders pushed through rain and peanut butter mud, and Limmel Co. was there documenting the entire thing. Watch the full-length 2022 BPS 400 video here, including a ride report from the route creator and a gallery of photos…
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A First-Time Family Bikepacking Adventure
6 Aug 29 Guest / plogTaking advantage of a sunny weekend in Bellingham, Washington, last winter, Ben Groenhout and his partner Kelsey pedaled out to nearby Larabee State Park for a night under the stars with their three- and six-year-old children. Find Ben’s story of introducing his young ones to bikepacking and a charming set of photos here…
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La Mini Passagere: Across France with an Infant (Videos)
7 Aug 16 Guest / videoIn this beautifully shot and edited video series, filmmaker Jeanne Lepoix captures her three-month, 4,500-kilometer family tour across France with her partner Xavier and young daughter Zoé. Find all six installments of “La Mini Passagère” here, plus photos from around the country and an introduction to the trip from Jeanne…
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2022 Pan Celtic Race: Around Ireland on a Track Bike
8 Aug 13 Guest / plogLast month, more than 200 riders gathered in Cornwall, UK, for the 2022 Pan Celtic Race, a 1,600-mile, self-supported cycling adventure through the Celtic Nations of Wales and Ireland. After seeing the race leaders roll through town last year, Lawrence Walters decided to tackle this year’s event on a £140 track bike. Find his story and a stunning gallery of photos by Dan King here…
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Why Does This Road Suck?
33 Aug 8 Guest / plogWhile pushing his bike down Fleecer Ridge on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Spencer Dillon found himself wondering, “Why does this road suck?” In this unique essay, Spencer investigates the question and examines some of the many kinds of roads available to bikepackers in the United States and how they came to be. Read it here…
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Smoke and Fire 400 (Video)
9 Aug 7 Guest / videoDocumentary filmmaker Corey Hendrickson rode the Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 bikepacking route in Idaho earlier this summer, where he shot this three-minute short that captures the route’s beauty and his experience of pedaling it with friends. Find the film, a gallery of images, and a brief story about their trip here…
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2022 Korea Epic Ride: Event Recap
3 Aug 6 Guest / cultureThe Korea Epic Ride is a 536-kilometer group ride intended to promote Korea’s bicycle camping routes and for riders to get out and practice with their gear. Event organizer Ki-seok Uhm and second place finisher Seong-ryong Kim put together a recap of this year’s event…