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Hats off to Justinas Leveika, who became the first to finish the 2026 Highland Trail 550 event in Scotland yesterday evening, completing the 566-mile course in just over three and a half days. Find a detailed recap from The Whisky Trail Angels with more stunning photos taken by Gavin Kaps here…

As the riders of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 continue to push forward, clear frontrunners have emerged in both the men’s and women’s races. Photographer Gavin Kaps spent the day tracking down Justinas Leveika and Kerry MacPhee, and the Whiskey Trail Angels provide an update from out on the course. Find it all here…

As the riders of the 2026 Highland Trail 550 in Scotland enter their third day of riding, Donnie and Richie, better known as The Whisky Trail Angels, share a detailed update on how the race shaped up over the weekend. Find that and a stunning gallery of photos from Gavin Kaps here…

Irina and Hugo didn’t know each other well when they decided to take on an Alaskan bikepacking trip together last summer. Brought together by a sense of adventure, this unfamiliar duo set off into the wild for the adventure of a lifetime. Their new documentary recounts the trip, with all the trials, tribulations, and spectacular beauty along the way. Watch the full video below…

A decade after she first toed the line of the inaugural Tour Aotearoa bikepacking event in New Zealand, Hana Black returned for another go at what she calls “an exercise in self-propelled relentless forward momentum.” In this look back, she eschews the traditional recap format and instead takes a poetic approach to summarizing her experience…

While bikepacking across the Balkans, Joshua Kian and his partner were introduced to burek, the savory, flaky delicacy that makes for a uniquely satisfying fuel for a long day in the saddle. In this piece, Joshua pays homage to the many delectable pastries they encountered along their route and reflects on how slowing down to enjoy them offered a unique window into local cultures…

Following our Rider’s Lens feature on his work last year, UK-based artist Karl Millett was inspired to assemble a packable sketching kit to make more artwork on the move. Find a look at his current tools for drawing on the bike and a smattering of watercolor works from recent bikepacking trips here…

When it came time for Britt Walker to retire her trusty tent after more than seven years of service, she felt inspired to upcycle it into a practical mix of bags and other accessories to accompany her on future adventures and in everyday life. In this short piece, she shares an ode to her longtime shelter and a little about the meaningful project of giving it a second, third, and fourth life in new forms…

Belén Castelló’s latest bikepacking video series finds her arriving in the Philippines with only a loose plan for her trip. Once on the road, she connects with a new local friend who helps ease her into the journey through the unfamiliar country. Find the 40-minute video with a written introduction and photos here…

As a slight change of pace, we’re pleased to present “Kidical Mass,” a short video from Pedal Born Pictures that tells the story of the Moss family and how they’re doing their part to help reclaim safe streets for the next generation of bike riders. Watch the uplifting seven-minute video with an introduction from Julia Moss here…

In September, Antti Laiho and friends headed to the far northern reaches of Finland for a bikepacking getaway aboard a couple of yet-to-be-released Kona ATBs, riding remote trails and sleeping under Northern Lights. Find a story from their trip, a beautifully shot 11-minute video, and a look at the new Kona Unity in action here…

In David Lamb’s latest video, he takes on our 270-mile Fool’s Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, sharing a detailed look at what it’s like to ride the challenging trail and some lessons learned along the way. Find the 30-minute video, photos, and a brief written introduction to the trip here…