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Six months after leaving Alaska on his way to Argentina, Dan Camp reports in with a new video from a sandy stretch of the Southern California desert. Find a 23-minute video from the iconic landscapes of Joshua Tree and the Stagecoach 400 route with a selection of Dan’s photos here…

Earlier this winter, Pawel Pulawski and three friends set off with the goal of riding across Poland in support of charity. The only thing that could stop them on their three-day, 1,000-kilometer journey was winter itself. Find a written reflection and photos from their experience here…

“Riding Han (한)” is a touching 25-minute film that follows three young Korean Americans on an unlikely journey along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Amid rising anti-Asian sentiments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it reflects on a tumultuous past and present and leaves fresh tire tracks toward a brighter future. Watch the film with an introduction and photos from the director here…

Originally published in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, “See Us Heal” is a powerful short piece from Eric Arce that follows three BIPOC mountain bikers on a trip to Crested Butte, Colorado. It broaches the subject of mental health by dispelling the notion that riding is therapy and highlighting the critical importance of vulnerability and connection. Find Eric’s insightful story and a spectacular set of images here…

Following a slow solo overnighter through South Carolina’s Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, Tanner Arrington penned this dynamic account that blends a ride report with observations on natural history, reflections on land stewardship, and a zoomed-in perspective on the beauty surrounding us. Find his stirring piece and an accompanying gallery of analog and digital photos here…

Huw Oliver traveled from Scotland to Alaska to ride the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail last year, and he put together this reflection that links a series of memories from several weeks out on the ephemeral trail across the rugged Alaskan backcountry. Read his story of braving the elements and making unexpected connections here…

The 12th episode of Dan Camp’s video series tracking his bikepacking journey from Alaska to Argentina finds him in the harsh but spectacular Death Valley region en route to Las Vegas. Find the 28-minute video documenting an unforgettable 12-day stretch of his ride here…

In our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce Ryutaro Nakamoto and his offbeat family photos from everyday life in Tokyo, Japan. Get to know Ryutaro and find a heartwarming selection of images from rides around the city and time at home with his partner and two young daughters here…

The second episode of Boru McCullagh’s “On The Road” series documenting his around-the-world bikepacking trip finds him on Japan’s largest island, experiencing the full brunt of highs and lows that accompany a long solo journey. Catch up on Boru’s ride in another inspiring and unpretentious 20-minute video from the road, and find a short written update from him here…

Sammie Dubeau was one of more than 200 racers to line up for the Patagonia Verde edition of Across Andes last year. She put together a report from her time on the stunning 1,000-kilometer route and a broader reflection of the power of community and the women who inspire her. Find Sammie’s story and a gallery of photos from Chile here…

Mick Turnbull’s latest video is a feast for the eyes that transports viewers to the otherworldly landscapes of Utah, compressing three weeks’ work of striking sights and sounds into a single “day.” Find the short video with a written introduction by Danielle O’Hara here…

Fresh off the Tour Te Waipounamu, a 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race traversing the length of New Zealand’s South Island, this year’s winner and new record holder, Joe Nation, shares a detailed look at how his ride played out. Find his story with photos by Rob Dawson here…