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Despite it being his first attempt at filmmaking, Pak Eugene’s “Riding Han” resoundingly won our 2024 Bikepacking Award for Best Film. In this behind-the-scenes piece, Pak reveals his journey toward becoming a filmmaker and the economic realities of releasing the project. He offers insightful lessons, hard truths, and actionable advice for anyone interested in following suit. See it here…

Scattered amid the endless hills of the Australian Alps and offering shelter to weary travelers are some 200 alpine huts dating back to as early as the mid-1800s. In this introductory guide, Ty Domin shares some background on the huts, insights about what makes them a unique resource, and details on how bikepackers can both enjoy and help preserve them for future generations. Dive in here…

In her latest video, Belén Castelló and her friend Sanne pedal out for a 10-day bikepacking trip across beautiful Sardinia, experiencing the island’s beauty and savoring uninterrupted time together. Find the 30-minute video, some photos, and an introduction from Belén here…

Amid the most devastating fires in California’s history, residents around Los Angeles are beginning their journeys toward recovery. Our friend Errin Vasquez put together a list of folks from the city’s cycling community who need help to get back on their feet. Learn more and find links to support them here…

When Anna Blackwell decided she wanted to get more into cycling, she threw herself into the deep end, pedaling 1,000 kilometers across Sweden with her friend and fellow photographer Matt Buckley. “(R)ode to Joy” shares the story of their trip, packed with stunning beaches, ice cream stops, gravel roads, and cinnamon buns. Watch the film and find a recap from Anna here…

During the Arizona Trail Race, racers can call in and leave messages with stories from the trail. Aaron Johnson’s new film “Cracked” is a compilation of those stories that examines how the 2024 event unfolded through the racers’ words. Watch the 40-minute film here…

With the main road into the Wolgan Valley closed to vehicles, the folks at Omafiets in Sydney jumped on the opportunity to organize a free group bikepacking trip, with one highlight being the Glow Worm Tunnel. Find a reflection from Omafiets owner Oliver Cashman and thoughts on why the route is an excellent introduction to Aussie bikepacking here…

In September, Sisters in the Wild and Annie Le led a four-day bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, fueled by perfect weather, lots of laughs, spectacular wild camps, and a bit of bog trotting. Find Annie’s thoughts on why guiding a group of women proved so meaningful and a lovely selection of photos here…

Over the summer, Garrett Murphy of the Move with Murph YouTube channel rode the rugged Oregon Timber Trail on a rigid bike with drop bars, participating in the annual grand depart. He shot and edited an hour-long video capturing the unforgettable experience. Watch it and find a brief reflection from Garrett here…

David Lamb recently pedaled the spectacular Coconino Loop in Arizona, and he created a detailed video capturing his experiences along the way. Find a written introduction and see the route through his point of view in the 26-minute video here…

In the 21st episode of his video series documenting his intrepid bikepacking journey from Alaska to Argentina, Dan Camp slows down and spends time getting to know the spectacular Mexican state of Oaxaca. Join Dan for a sampling of the food, trails, landscapes, and culture in the 40-minute video here…

In Tristan Bogaard’s latest factory tour video, he swings by Supernova Design in Freiburg, Germany, to talk all things lighting. Meet the team, see inside their space, and watch them build an M99 DY PRO headlight in the video here…