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Meghan Cason and a group of 15 femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders from Wild Wolf Cycling Collective recently took on a version of the Owen’s Valley Ramble bikepacking route. After the ride, Meghan wrote this reflection that weaves the experience with themes of the region’s complicated history, resource mismanagement, and striking natural beauty. Read it here…

Last year, photographers Chris Shane and Chris Bennett of the Adventures of Chris And Chris YouTube channel pedaled a modified version of the Katahdin 360 bikepacking route in Maine. They shot a 15-minute video documenting their travels along sleepy backroads, wildlife encounters, spectacular sunrise hike, and more. Watch it here…

“San to San” is a film by videographer Patrick McGrady as he tackles his first big bike ride, a 650-mile cycling adventure up the coast of California from San Diego to San Francisco. Watch it here and find a recap from Patrick.

After retiring from his high-stress career as a firefighter and first responder, Chris Christie set out on a head-clearing bikepacking journey along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Canada and Colorado. In this piece, he celebrates the start of a new chapter and reflects on how riding can be a tool to help manage mental health and build resilience to combat the mounting anxiety of daily life. Find his story and a remarkable gallery of images here…

In April, Tristan Bogaard pedaled a weeklong loop around Spain’s empty interior, and he created this understated video documenting his solo experience in the captivating region. Watch his 23-minute video and read some backstory here…

Last night, 31-year-old Andrew Strempke took first place at the 2024 Grand Loop and set a new singlespeed record in the process, finishing the 365-mile route in just 2 days and 8 hours. Johnny Price was at the finish line in Nucla, Colorado, to hear from Andrew and snap a few photos of the other top finishers…

“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…