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Rider’s Lens: Tetsuro Ohno and His Uncle Rinne Illustrations
23 Mar 7 Guest / plogIn our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we introduce Japanese artist Tetsuro Ohno and his “Uncle Rinne” character, through which he hopes to share the many facets of cycling culture with an audience around the world. Find Tetsuro’s story of discovering a passion for riding and a gallery of his distinctive illustrations here…
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An Ode to the Overnighter (Poem)
5 Feb 26 Guest / plogReader Ali Becker in British Columbia recently sent in this short poem that was inspired by the overnighter and nicely captures the restorative nature of spending a night out under the stars. Read it here…
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Tour Te Waipounamu: Taking the Scenic (and Hard) Route
14 Feb 23 Guest / plogFollowing her successful completion of the challenging 1,300-kilometer Tour Te Waipounamu across New Zealand’s awe-inspiring South Island, Eileen Schwab put together this recap of her time spent navigating the route and its many surprises. Find her story and a vibrant gallery of photos from several participants here…
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Going off the Grid in Argyll
15 Feb 14 Guest / plogIn November, Marcus Nicolson and friends set off for a multi-day bikepacking trip through Argyll and Scotland’s Western Highlands, charting a new route that saw them clambering down rock faces, trotting through bogs, and savoring the refuge of the occasional bothy. Read on for the story of their off-season adventure, featuring a dramatic photo gallery from Doug Somerville…
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Edge of the West (Video)
1 Feb 10 Guest / videoSet amid the stunning landscapes of Tasmania’s West Coast, “The Edge of the West” is a video that follows Mick Turnbull and Danielle O’Hara as they spend a week pedaling and packrafting their way along sandy beaches and down rivers. Watch it here…
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(not) Cycling the TranSardinia (Video)
0 Feb 8 Guest / videoCreated as a companion piece to the two-part video report we recently published from her ride across Sardinia, “(not) Cycling the TranSardinia” is a short video from Belén Castelló that fills in the gaps by focusing on the many moments spent off the bike during her 10-day journey with friends. Watch it here…
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A Year of Family Overnighters
22 Feb 7 Guest / plogInspired by our Good Night 2020 campout challenge last year, the Knoth family committed to pedaling out for a family overnighter every month for a year. Read on for their story of growing as a family through their shared love of bikepacking, no matter the weather…
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A Day with Wizard Works in London, UK
23 Feb 2 Guest / cultureWe dropped by Wizard Works’ London workshop to spend a day getting to know the growing team, led by founders Harry Major and Veronica Lowe, and learning more about the values and design principles that drive the handmade bikepacking bag brand. Find our interview and a photo tour of their space here…
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Fire & Ice – A Bikepacking Trip Across Iceland (Video)
6 Jan 28 Guest / videoPacked with stunning landscape shots, “Fire & Ice – A Bikepacking Trip Across Iceland” is a new short video that follows a solo bikepacker on a 12-day journey along the Iceland Divide route. Find the video, photos, and a story from behind the scenes here…
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2022 Sedgefield500: Event Recap
7 Jan 19 Guest / event-recapsThe Sedgefield500 is a self-supported 500-kilometre gravel race that starts and ends in Sedgefield, South Africa. With some help from the organizers, we’ve pieced together a recap from fourth-place finisher Ross Garrett, a stunning gallery of photos, and a short video. Check it all out here…
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The Megahopper (Film)
16 Jan 13 Guest / video“The Megahopper” is a new short film that follows retired World Tour racer Ted King on a 415-mile bikepacking challenge to ride nine of California’s Grasshopper gravel race routes in one go. Find it here, plus a written reflection from Ted and a gallery of images from his ride…
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Make Your Own Drawstring Stuff Sack
8 Jan 11 Guest / bikepacking-bagsIn our latest Make Your Own Bikepacking Gear (MYOBG) tutorial, Josh Rizzo guides us through sewing a simple drawstring stuff sack using upcycled fabric. Find step-by-step instructions to create a handy little bag for organizing your accessories here…