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In this insight-packed piece, Mia Altieri reflects on the experience of pedaling off on a grand solo adventure only to develop a deepened appreciation for the subtle beauty of her backyard and the richness of her community at home. She also offers advice for organizing group rides and lessons from a women-led campout. Read her story with photos from the idyllic German countryside here…

Today’s edition of Rider’s Lens comes from Seattle-based photographer Kae-Lin Wang, who presents a vivid selection of images captured on 35mm film. She also shares her story of finding community and creating change through bikes. Learn more about Kae-Lin and explore her work here…

In his second report from the 2023 Arizona Trail Race, Wyatt Spalding tracks down riders as they make their way in and out of the Grand Canyon and arrive at the finish line, facing sub-freezing temperatures and feeling the cumulative effects of more than 10 days on the trail. Find his update and a gallery of images here…

As riders of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race begin their sixth day, Wyatt Spalding shares a race update and gallery of photos from the first four days along the picturesque route. Find stunning photos from the trail and an in-depth report on how the race is playing out here…

Following the inaugural edition of the MADE Bike Show in Portland this summer, a group of exhibitors pedaled off on a low-key campout organized by SimWorks to unwind and spend some time together outside of the hectic event. In this piece, Erik Fenner from Old Man Mountain shares some words accompanied by photos from builders Curtis Inglis, Jeremy Sycip, Tom La Marche, and others…

Seven Serpents Quick Bite is a 500-kilometer introduction to the full Seven Serpents event that follows a smoother and shorter route from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Trieste, Italy. The Quick Bite was Tatiana Myk’s first taste of long-distance bike racing, and she put together a reflection after finishing the route in under four days. Find that with photos from the event here…

The Dark Divide 300 is a challenging mixed-terrain route traversing the expansive ancestral lands of the Squaxin Island Tribe, Nisqually Tribe of Indians, Cowlitz Indian Tribe, and Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde through what is known commonly as the Southern Cascade Mountain Range in Washington. Find a recap from three participants of the first annual grand depart here…

With their infant daughter in tow, Lucas Milliard and Clémentine Bourgues bikepacked a modified version of the Grande Traversée du Jura in France last year, savoring the sights and sounds of the charming region as a new family. Find a report from their unforgettable 11-day trip here…

In our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we meet Polish photographer Wojtek Buczek, who shares a colorful array of images from Morocco and Poland and some thoughts on how the relaxed pace of riding and walking have helped him make more meaningful connections with his subjects and his craft. Find a gallery of Wojtek’s work here…

Following a three-year trip from Mexico to Argentina with his Salvadoran partner, Jake Dacks put together this concise guide to help folks fill in some cultural and historical gaps before traveling through Latin America. Beyond the nuts and bolts of bikes and gear, these non-technical insights aim to help bikepackers have a more immersive experience in the region. Find the guide and further resources here…

Seeking a low-key getaway through the areas surrounding San Francisco, friends Ben Smith and Paul Kalifatidi took on the 160-mile Bay Area Triple Crossover bikepacking route. Calamity ensued before they’d even started pedaling. Find their highly entertaining tale of navigating skunks, nude beaches, and simple math here…

Despite having traveled around various corners of the world by bike throughout the past six years, Spanish bikepacker Belén Castelló had never set out on a multi-day ride without company. She recently changed that while in Kyrgyzstan, and she shares her experience of riding and camping alone in “My First Solo Overnighter.” Find the video and a beautiful set of images here…