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“Slowest Known Time” is a 30-minute feature from director Jonny Campbell that traces his ride of the 210-mile Badger Divide route across the Scottish Highlands with a pair of close friends. The result is a calming film that’s free of artificial drama and tells the simple story of a week well lived. Watch it and read an introduction from Jonny here…

The riders of the 2024 Grand Loop are approaching their third night on the spectacular 365-mile route in Southwest Colorado and Utah. They’ve been navigating scorching temperatures and challenging terrain, and simply finishing the loop will be a massive accomplishment this year. Johnny Price has been out on the course, and he put together a quick update and photos from the first two days of the event here…

Following a two-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Matt Bark reflects on the value of following established routes versus the potential risks and rewards that come with charting your own path. Find his story of finding the right balance, making new connections, and embracing spontaneity here…

Alex McCormack from the UK just took first place at the 2024 Highland Trail 550 event in Scotland, shaving just over two hours off of the previous record. Joergen Trepp was at the finish to snap some photos and hear from 26-year-old winner Alex first-hand…

The “Man or Bear” debate recently went viral online, with women sharing their thoughts on whether they’d rather be stuck in the forest with a man or a bear. In this piece, long-term bicycle traveler Laura Killingbeck reflects on the question and adds her unique perspective to the conversation. Read it here…

The unofficial poster child for (not) canceling bikepacking events due to weather is this year’s Three Rivers Way in Tennessee. It took off earlier this month during a massive thunderstorm and challenged riders with flooded tracks and many obstacles. It was Chris Summerlin’s first time participating in a bikepacking event, and he ended up having quite the adventure. Read his story here…

The inaugural edition of Fenderfest was held in rural Germany earlier this month, and we sent writer Hélène Fromenty and photographer Stefan Haehnel there to document the charming new event and gather details on a dozen spectacular classic and modern bicycles. Find their report and a rich set of images here…

The Fools Gold 420 is a 420-kilometer bikepacking event that traverses the Goldfields region of Victoria, Australia. The second edition of the event saw 17 finishers, and Em Keogh beat the previous women’s fastest known time by more than 24 hours. Find Em’s story and a collection of photos from the event here…

When Jake Bleggi was asked to shoot engagement photos for a friend in San Francisco, he used the quick trip as an excuse to chase some longtime dreams in the hills beyond the city. Find his short story of an unplanned getaway and an ode to spinning the pedals for whatever amount of time you can here…

Wheelie fanatic Keenan DesPlanques took a trip to Arizona this winter, where he wheelied his way around the eastern half of the Fool’s Loop route. Watch the short and highly entertaining video he put together from the trip and read about his humbling experience dealing with rain and death mud here…

Set against the backdrop of beautiful Lago di Garda in Italy, Bike Festival Riva is one of the largest bike shows in Europe. Joergen Trepp from Sour Bicycles was at the 2024 edition last week, and he wandered the show grounds to round up the most interesting new bikes, components, accessories, and more for us. Find his collection of more than a dozen highlights here…

Next week, Indiana Schulz is starting an ambitious seven-year bikepacking trip around the world. Learn more about his Cycling Kindness project, find details on the route he’ll be following, and take a deep dive into his Pinion-equipped Solace Cycles OM-2P Ti build and complete gear list here…