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Bikepacking Oman (Video)
21 Feb 12 Guest / videoLast year, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet headed out for a 1,000-kilometer bikepacking trip through Oman’s Al-Hajar Mountains, where they shot this short film capturing the magical terrain, challenging riding, and local hospitality they encountered. Watch it here, along with photos and a written recap of their trip…
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Rider’s Lens: Fabian Tegeler’s Photography
16 Feb 8 Guest / plogIn our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we examine the work of Berlin-based photographer Fabian Tegeler, who shares an eclectic mix of images from around the city and his two-wheeled travels abroad, plus some thoughts on getting the most out of whatever equipment you have. See more here…
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North Caucasus: Bikepacking Russia’s Danger Zone
24 Feb 1 Guest / plogStranded in Russia when borders closed due to the pandemic, Natasha Doff and her husband embarked on a three-week bikepacking trip across North Ossetia, Ingushetia, Chechnya, and Dagestan. Warned of danger around every turn, they instead found stunning landscapes, empty gravel roads, and welcoming people. Find their story here…
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Discovering Aloneness on the Arkansas High Country Route
12 Jan 26 Guest / plogFacing anxiety about her personal safety and a forecast for heavy rain, Jessica Alexander set off on a six-day solo bikepacking trip along the Arkansas High Country Route. Find her story of overcoming fears, finding unexpected companionship, and pushing herself through challenging conditions here…
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Rider’s Lens: Michael Drummond’s Photography
14 Jan 14 Guest / plogIn this Rider’s Lens, we look at the work of UK-based photographer Michael Drummond, who shares a selection of images and the story of how cycling with a camera has shaped his life, starting with his BMX days and continuing on to participating in events such as the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. See more here…
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The Super Jambo Grom Pre 2020: Event Recap
8 Jan 8 Guest / plogThe Super Jambo Grom Pre is a self-supported 200km gravel ride through Monaro Region and Kosciuszko National Park, Australia. With help from organizer Jorja Creighton, we put together a unique reflection from first-place finisher Zoe Cuthbert. Check it out here…
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Discovering Bikepacking in Ontario’s Algoma Country
14 Dec 22 Guest / plogA newcomer to bikepacking, Martin Lortz joined a group of friends for a three-day mystery ride in Northern Ontario’s Algoma Country this fall. In this piece, he shares the story of pushing through his longest day in the saddle to date and getting to know bikepacking the hard way while soaking in the serene Canadian countryside…
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Liquid Sunshine: Fixed Gear on the Colorado Trail
26 Dec 18 Guest / plogOver the summer, Christopher Schmidt set out to take on the southernmost portion of the Colorado Trail, from Buena Vista to Durango, aboard his fixed gear bikepacking rig. Find his story of seemingly impractical bike choices, trail magic, evading lightning bolts and heavy rain, and more here…
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Hope 1000: A Bikepacking Journey Across Switzerland (Video)
12 Dec 15 Guest / videoSeeking a summer getaway, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet headed to the Alps for a two-week ride along the beautiful Hope 1000 route across Switzerland. They shot this 10-minute video as they rode to share their experience. Watch it here, plus photos and a written recap of their trip…
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Progress? Or Performance? Race Politics and the 2020 Bike Industry
1 Dec 10 Guest / newsThis Saturday, Courtney Williams is moderating a discussion and review of the cycling industry’s response to the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement. Has there been meaningful change? What will carry forward into 2021? Learn more about the online event here…
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Migration Gravel Race: Gravel Racing in East Africa
20 Dec 10 Guest / cultureThe inaugural Migration Gravel Race will take place in Kenya next year, and photographer Lian van Leeuwen traveled there to meet and ride with the organizers to learn more about the event and its mission. Find her interview with them here, plus a jaw-dropping set of photos shot along the 650km race route…
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Bohemia Divide 2020 (Video)
21 Nov 28 Guest / videoEarlier this year, Patrick Stephens became the first American to complete the 760-kilometer Bohemia Divide race across the Czech Republic, which also happened to be his first bikepacking race. He put together this video to bring viewers along for the ride. Watch it here, along with photos and the story of how he found himself at the starting line…