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In the second installment of our 2024 MADE Bike Show coverage, photographers Paul Kalifatidi and Tyler Dawson return to the show grounds at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, to navigate the sea of nearly 200 builders and brands showing off their bikes, products, and more. Find another gallery highlighting a selection of intriguing finds from the jam-packed event and beyond here…

The 2024 MADE Bike Show took place in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend, where some 200 builders and brands had their incredible work on display for crowds of onlookers. We sent photographer Paul Kalifatidi to the event to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup with additional finds from beyond the show by Tyler Dawson here…

Riders of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race are over six days into the 1,938-kilometer route, and the fastest riders should be finishing any time now. Event photographer Stephen Shelesky has been working tirelessly to capture all the action and put together a mid-race update complete with a stunning selection of photos from the race so far…

The latest video from Berlin’s Schindelhauer Bikes follows engineer Kryštof Kořán on a three-week, 2,500-kilometer bikepacking trip across Norway. As he rides through the spectacular landscapes, Kryštof eloquently shares some of what riding means to him and how it helps shake up his perspective. Find the video with photos and a written introduction here…

In their latest video, Jordan Ross rides the Sea to Sky Trail between Squamish and Pemberton, British Columbia, linking rugged gravel roads inland to Harrison Lake and back to Vancouver, where the trip began. Watch the video, check out the route, and read a reflection from Jordan here…

Following his first bikepacking trip abroad, a three-week ride across Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto, Riaz Moola reflects on the bike’s ability to help overcome the fears of the anxious mind and offers some insights on how he learned to embrace the freewheeling joy of traveling by bike despite being a nervous person. Find his illuminating story with a gallery of film and digital photos here…

David Lamb recently pedaled our 80-mile St. Helens Epic bikepacking route in Washington, where he shot a 12-minute video highlighting the region’s history and documenting his time on the route. Watch his video and find a brief trail report with photos here…

Seizing an extended window of time off this spring, Max Coleman and his partner Shannon left their home in Adelaide for an 11-day getaway to beautiful Tasmania. With hardly a plan, they spontaneously pieced together a bikepacking route that took them along a lively mix of questionable and unforgettably scenic roads and trails. Read their story of unsolved mysteries, steep climbs, colorful locals, and more here…

Last month, Chris Russell and Nathan Ferguson mapped a bikepacking route loosely following the Hume and Hovell Track. Their 400-kilometer ride passed through some of the most stunning landscapes of New South Wales, Australia, and they recently released an impressive 34-minute video documenting their travels. Watch it here…

In memory of her friend Zoe, Ruby Woodruff recently bikepacked our Tree to Sea Loop in British Columbia, where she found many vivid reminders of how lucky we are to be here. Part route report, part reflection, she shares tales of learning from the trail, meeting unforgettable locals and fellow riders, and feeling Zoe’s guiding presence along the way. Find her story here…

El Piri is an 800-kilometer gravel adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees, starting and finishing in Girona, Spain. Nearly 70 riders showed up for the inaugural event last month, and among them was Paula Soler, an artist, ultra cyclist, and bike messenger from Barcelona. Find Paula’s reflection and photos from the event with additional photos from photographer Lloyd Wright here…

Sara Bukies recently attended the latest Komoot Women’s Weekender in Germany’s Black Forest along with several dozen other women. In this recap, Sara realizes how empowering events like this can be for this special community of like-minded individuals. Read it and find a beautiful collection of photos by Vanessa Blankenagel here…