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LaReina Reyes of Arizona finished first on the 300-mile Oregon Timber Trail route option at this year’s grand depart, riding from the California border to Oakridge in just 4 days, 3 hours, and 20 minutes. Find a written reflection and photos from their ride here…

In her third video from Northern Vietnam, Belén Castelló shares a glimpse of her time solo bikepacking through the dramatic mountains of one of the region’s most-visited provinces. Along the way, she reflects on the contrasting experiences of visiting highly curated areas and those that have maintained more of their local character…

In “The Stand,” Tanner Arrington explores the concept of origin stories and delves deep into the saga of how receiving a basic repair stand as a teenager ignited a lifelong love of bicycles and altered his way of engaging with the world. Read his fascinating tale of appreciation, passion, and connection here…

Over 6,000 cyclists from around the world traveled to Italy for the 2025 Tuscany Trail event, following a 440-kilometer route through enchanted forests and centuries-old towns and villages. Find a recap from this year’s event here…

“Three Counties” is a serene new video from Ian J. Whitmore that captures the sights and sounds of a solo bikepacking escape around Western Oregon. Ride along on Ian’s unpaved journey through Yamhill, Washington, and Tillamook counties here…

Ultra-distance racer Sofiane Sehili is currently three weeks into his world record attempt for the fastest bicycle crossing of Eurasia. Contributor Ryan Le Garrec caught up with Sofiane before his departure to gain a better understanding of his motivations and outlook. Learn about Sofiane’s cycling origin story and follow his ride here…

Vicky Balfour attended the 2025 Brother in the Wild Munich event, and in this recap, she reflects on her experiences and why it ended up meaning so much to her. Riding a freshly tuned Brother Cycles Big Bro, Vicky’s familial adventure was packed with all kinds of fun…

Reporting in from beautiful Kyrgyzstan, Alan Danby shares a captivating short video and a detailed written travelogue from his recent ride of our 600-mile Tian Shan Traverse bikepacking route. Find his impressions from the journey paired with an outstanding gallery of images here…

Six months into an ongoing bikepacking trip around the world, Britt Walker compiled this brief guide to help others navigate their menstrual cycles while traveling by bike. Find a compact collection of useful resources and her period-positive tips and tricks learned on the go here…

Combining birdwatching with bikepacking is an easy way to connect with the natural world and add another layer to your rides. In this Beginner’s Guide to Bike Birding, Henley Phillips outlines the basics of birding, the essential gear you need to begin, and how to make the most out of any outing. Explore it here…

David Lamb’s latest video documents his recent solo ride along the rugged and remote Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop in Washington. Find an encyclopedic look at his 465-mile bikepacking journey in the 37-minute video here…

Earlier this year, 16-year-old Scarlet Zeigler of Pennsylvania set the world record for most miles ridden in 24 hours by someone under the age of 18. In this piece, she recounts the day she pedaled nearly 300 miles along the GAP and C&O Canal Trail. Read it here…