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This February, more than 30 riders showed up for the 11th annual group ride of The Queen’s Ransom route beyond Phoenix, Arizona. This was Julian Urbina’s third bikepacking trip ever, and he put together a detailed reflection that’s a must-read for anyone interested in the route or group ride. Find his story and photos here…

Tristan Bogaard’s latest video is a meditative tribute to the beautiful new 600-kilometer Of Resilience and Hope bikepacking route in rural Spain and the challenges and opportunities designer Ernesto Pastor aimed to bring to light in creating it. Find the calming six-minute video with an introduction by Tristan here…

Following his ode to the hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin’s latest short piece shines a light on the many places we sleep while bikepacking. From an ideally situated campsite on a clear night to an unexpected refuge when the weather turns, he pays tribute to our short-term homes away from home and shares a little about his philosophy of embracing whatever comes. Read it here…

For his first solo bikepacking trip, Tom Norman braved the rugged Baja Divide route in Mexico. His unforgettable ride provided an unending mix of surpassed expectations and dramatic twists and turns amid the unforgiving desert terrain. In this piece, he shares some of the many highs, lows, and surprises he experienced along the way. Find his story and a sensational photo gallery from the picturesque route here.

Last fall, Jordan Ross rode their bike from Toronto, Ontario, to their hometown of New York City, following a 1,300-kilometer route that included the Erie Canalway Trail. Find the video Jordan put together from the trip, photos, and a detailed guide for anyone interested in riding the route here…

The Ruta del Jefe gathering promotes the rich culture and biodiversity in the US/Mexico borderlands, showcasing its Indigenous communities and highlighting the border wall’s effects on animal and human migration. John Montesi attended this year’s event at the Cuenca Los Ojos protected area in the Sky Islands of Sonora, Mexico, and he wrote this poignant piece that weaves an ecological perspective into a recap of his time riding through the staggeringly beautiful landscape…

Allen Boardman’s latest video documents a recent four-day bikepacking trip to the Scottish Highlands, following a route inspired by the south loop of the infamous Highland Trail 550. Watch the 30-minute video and find a written recap with photos from Allen here…

“Wheels to Waves” is a new feature-length video that follows a group of new and old friends on a 600-kilometer journey around Indonesia’s alluring Lombok Island, experiencing the picturesque island’s challenging terrain, stunning beaches, and unique culture. Watch the 40-minute video with an introduction from creator Haetam Attamimy here…

Last year, Ana Zamorano Ruiz and friends organized a gathering of bikepackers from around Spain to connect offline and showcase the beauty of the nearby Urbasa Andía Natural Park. In this piece, she shares some lessons she learned as a first-time organizer and impressions from the event. Find her story and a photo gallery here…

Earlier this month, BoneshakerMTB hosted the debut Vintage Mountain Bike Show in Toronto, Ontario. Over two days, more than 900 people stopped by the show to celebrate bicycle craftsmanship of the early 1980s and ’90s. Organizer Jake London put together a recap of the inaugural event for us. Find that paired with a gallery of photos from Nathan Petrie of Dismount Bike Shop here…

A week ago, Nick Jensen of Manzanita Cycles in Nevada posted a picture of an interesting mid-tail gravel bike and invented a new category called “Limousine Gravel.” Find photos, a geo chart, the complete build kit, and a detailed explanation of Nick’s Limousine Gravel bike here…

In today’s installment of Rider’s Lens, we share a selection of work from Berlin-based photographer and regular contributor Stefan Haehnel. He presents a lively mix of previously unpublished and personal work from his travels close to home and around the globe. Meet Stefan, read his story of finding photography, and explore a collection of his analog and digital images here…