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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…

The inaugural Coldride Cranbrook promised cold temperatures, warm vibes, and a big challenge across two distances: the 55-kilometer Freezie and 130-kilometer Big Chill. Find a fantastic video from third-place finisher Mike Coulter, photos from the event, and a brief written recap from organizer Nathan Siemens here…

As the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race rolls through its third day, riders are either starting to find their rhythm or struggling to move forward. Find an update from Mel Webb, who writes to us from the second checkpoint with a beautiful set of photos from Morocco here…

The riders of the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race are well into their second day out on the route, with the front end of the race past the halfway point. Find an update from Mel Webb with photos from the event photographers here…

Last year, Weronika Szalas spent 15 days pedaling across Morocco with next to no plan beyond trying to intercept a couple of friends who were also in the country. Her diaries from the trip capture small moments and meaningful interactions and beautifully illustrate how any journey is far more than the sum of its parts. Find her notes and a vibrant gallery of photos here…

While some people go bikepacking to share the ride with friends, others seek out adventures by themselves to experience pure solitude. In his latest video, Sofiane Seheli heads out on a solo bike tour to find the most remote and empty place in Europe for that very reason. Watch it here, plus read his reflection on riding the Montañas Vacías route in Spain…

Following a 1,200-kilometer ride along the Sounds to Sounds route on New Zealand’s spectacular South Island, Dan Stork penned this reflection on the countless gifts bikepacking has given him, even on rides that might be considered “failures.” Find Dan’s story, brief thoughts on the route, and a colorful photo gallery here…

The Road Holes 200 is an unconventional challenge that seeks to find out if a ragtag group of $200 bikes and their riders can pedal 200 rough-and-tumble miles around Washington. In this piece, creator Alder Threlkeld reflects on his merry group of friends finding the limits of more than just their budget builds. Read it here…

Last spring, Tom Wall of the Cycling366 YouTube channel set off to Spain’s Canary Islands to ride the 500-mile GranGuanche route. Find the video and a short written reflection from his island-hopping adventure here…

As part of a three-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Josh Reid and his girlfriend Flora took a side trip to the Macaulay Hut, an impressive 14-bunk getaway in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park north of Lake Tekapo. Find Josh’s video, a collection of photos, and a short recap from the trip here…