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The 2025 Across Andes event in Chile saw a record number of women participating, a milestone shaped over the last six events and spearheaded by folks such as Sami Sauri. Find a stunning selection of photos from this year’s event, paired with an introduction from founder Mariano López and a reflection from Sami here…

Tyler Reynolds was the only singlespeeder to attempt and complete all three events in the 2025 Texas Showdown Series, making him the first person to complete the trio in the category in a calendar year. Find his recap with photos from the media team here…

As part of an ongoing multi-year journey around the world, intrepid German bikepacker Max Roving spent time traversing the rugged folds of Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range this summer. In this piece, he shares a detailed report and a breathtaking photo gallery from his ride. Find it all here…

“Wohlgesonnen” is a new 20-minute video from Georg Hoos that lovingly captures an 82-day, 8,000-kilometer bikepacking journey from Germany to Morocco and back. It’s a vivid and deeply personal account of an unforgettable ride. Watch the video and find an introduction from Georg here…

Our latest Rider’s Lens explores the work of painter, muralist, and graphic designer Kit Landwehr from Kansas City, Missouri. She shares a colorful collection of work inspired by her adventures. Meet Kit, read her story of finding bikepacking and connecting it to her art, and see a selection of her digital and physical creations here…

“The Kaamos Road,” the latest release from French filmmaker Joffrey Maluski, documents his intrepid 25-day journey deep into the polar night. The 1,500-kilometer bikepacking trip took him through the far northern reaches of Norway, Finland, and Sweden, enveloping him in silence, darkness, and intense beauty. Find the 17-minute film, a gear list, and an introduction from Joffrey here…

Over the summer, Allen Boardman headed out to the UK’s Lake District to complete the Lakeland 200, but the balmy weather had other ideas. His latest video offers an honest documentation of a failed attempt during one of the hottest weeks of the year. Watch it and read a behind-the-scenes story from his ride here…

The sixth and final episode of Craig Lambard’s “Where I Bike” video series takes him to Billy’s Bike Exchange in Bristol, England. Watch it to learn more about Billy, the shop, and his repair-first mentality…

Two weeks ago, over 50 riders showed up for the inaugural West Texas Showdown event in the Big Bend region. As promised, the challenging terrain, heat, and remoteness made for a difficult ride, with fewer than half of the starters completing the route. Find the winners’ podium for the Showdown and Lowdown routes and a recap from event organizer Patrick Farnsworth here…

Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan’s latest video documents their time riding the magical Montenegrin coastline, captivated by ancient folklore, pirate dynasties, and the contrasts between abandoned hotels and massive tourist hotspots. Find the 15-minute video, a written report, and some stunning photos from their ride here…

In this video, Wheels Manufacturing’s Marketing Manager, James Flanagan, takes on the Colorado Trail to test their newly released chainring. It provides an honest look at James’ experience, including the highs, lows, and the times when everything started to fall apart. Read a short reflection from James and watch the video here…

This year’s Escape LA race in California stood out to first-place singlespeeder Alex Kowalski in many ways. Despite having to stuff grass inside his tire to keep rolling, rationing water, and suffering for most of the 300-mile route, he says he’ll be back. Find Alex’s story and a collection of film photos from Gregg Dunham and Luis Sanchez here…