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Our latest edition of Rider’s Lens introduces the work of German photographer Alexander Niklass, who takes us on a visual journey from urban rooftops to the rooftop of the world. Explore a colorful collection of Alexander’s work on 35mm and medium format film and learn more about his process, inspirations, and experience of combining bikes and photography here…

“The Japan Journal” is a new video from Henna Palosaari that traces her 460-kilometer solo ride across the breathtaking Japanese Alps. She climbs misty mountains, soaks in hot springs, and grows a deep appreciation for the many unique cultural aspects that make Japan an ideal bikepacking destination. Find her video, photos, and story here…

Sam and Luke, aka the Garbage Bag Boys, are student paramedics from Melbourne, Australia, who are ditching their routine for an around-the-world bikepacking trip from Vietnam to Spain. Learn more about their journey, their Curve GMX+ Steel bikes, and which of our routes they’ll be following here…

Epas, the organizers of the Hydra Epic, also put on a winter bikepacking challenge aptly called “Winter.” A small group of riders showed up last month for this year’s 300-kilometer ride, managing freezing fingers, hallucinations, and frozen bottles. Find a recap and collection of photos from the event organizers here…

“Breathe” is a 20-minute video from Dmytro Prudnikov that captures a north-to-south bikepacking journey across Portugal and into Spain. It’s a visually spectacular collection of moments from more than 1,300 kilometers through some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes. Watch it here…

The natural world is bursting with details, but we often rush by too quickly to appreciate them. In this guide, Tanner Arrington introduces the concept of being a bicycling naturalist, offers some tips for how to experience any landscape with fresh eyes, and makes a case for why bike rides are the ideal way to engage with the world around us. Slow down and read it here…

With the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race officially completed, we’re wrapping up this year’s coverage with an inside look from the event’s media manager, Mel Webb. Find her reflection on the race paired with a selection of stunning photos from Nils Laengner, Lloyd Wright, and Stephen Shelesky here…

Alex Kowalski and Eric House were the only singlespeeders at the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race, finishing the 1,300-kilometer route in just over seven days. Find a post-race reflection and photos from Alex here, accompanied by a handful of shots from the event team…

In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce London-based artist Karl Millett, who presents a selection of his work and shares a little about his journey from filling notebooks with doodles as a kid to working on a wide range of freelance illustration projects. Meet Karl and explore a colorful sampling of his work here…

Last month, Dallas Mignano and a group of friends attempted our Echo-Titus Circuit bikepacking route through the equally harsh and stunning Death Valley in California. This 12-minute video offers an up-close look at the rugged route and the group’s experiences battling the elements and terrain…

Massive congratulations to Marei Moldenhauer of Germany, who just became the first woman (and eighth overall!) to finish the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race. Marei completed the 1,300-kilometer route in just 4 days and 14 hours. Find details and photos from her impressive ride across Morocco here…

Sooner or later, things break or wear out. In this short piece, Jacob Martin describes his mindset toward mechanical problems and offers some practical tips for handling them when they unfailingly arise. Read some of the lessons he learned along the European Divide Trail and share a memorable issue or field repair here…