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“Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska” is a 320-page book that dives deep into tales of bicycles in the far north from the gold rush of the late 1800s up to Lael Wilcox’s recent ride of every major road in the state. Alaskan cyclist and writer John Messick offers an engaging review of the collection here…

In 2022, friends Alvari Poikola and Valtteri Heinilä pedaled 15,000 kilometers across more than 20 countries, departing from their home in Finland and completing their ride in Singapore. “Curious Pedals” is a feature-length documentary about their incredible eight-month journey across Europe and Asia. Watch it here…

Uniquely edited and set to a peaceful soundtrack of Japanese ambient music, “From Tokyo to Kyoto” is a vibrant 16-minute video that follows partners Lea and Luca on a nine-day, 600-kilometer journey across Japan. Watch it here…

Dan Camp is currently riding from Alaska to Argentina. In his latest video, he takes on the Oregon Outback route, where he encounters some of the roughest roads and most isolated areas since Alaska. Join him on a ride featuring ghost towns, hot springs, and extreme conditions in the 26-minute video here…

“Scratches” is a new film from Ryan Le Garrec that opens with Belgian ultra-cyclist Manu Cattrysse crashing out of the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race and uses that experience to step back and unpack the broader role that cycling has played in shaping his life and helping him heal. Watch the powerful 25-minute film here…

In this heartfelt piece, photographer Tyler Weber shares the story of taking his two young daughters on an ambitious overnight bikepacking trip in Canada’s Jasper National Park and some of the lessons he learned when things didn’t go to plan. Read “In Admiration of Hazel and Margo” paired with a lovely set of images here…

Shot in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park, “The Uncertain Path” is a cinematically spectacular 24-minute video from Josh & Sarah Ride that encourages viewers to slow down, savor the ride, and embrace the unexpected. Watch it and find a handful of moody still photos here…

In the second installment of photographer Ryan Le Garrec’s new “Seven Shots” series, he shares the untold stories behind a set of photos from The Goats bikepacking race in Portugal. Find his latest alternative approach to storytelling featuring seven images and short interviews with Sofiane Sehili and other racers here…

“Slowest Known Time” is a cinematically striking new video from Pedal Born Pictures that follows five friends on a muddy winter bikepacking weekender through California’s Los Padres National Forest. Watch the short video, find photos, and read a hilarious trip report from writer Alia Salim here…

“Ride to Ski” is a new film that follows friends Henna Palosaari, Malva Björkman, and Sami Sauri on a nine-day bikepacking and skiing adventure through Europe’s iconic Dolomites. Find the 30-minute film accompanied by a 35mm photo gallery and a written account of their journey here…

Following the second annual L’Esperit de Girona event in Spain earlier this year, event organizer James Mark Hayden caught up with winner Ulrich Bartholmoes to learn more about his experience. Find an interview with Ulrich and a selection of photos here…

Over the summer, Nathan Khalsa and friends took advantage of the free ferries connecting some of the more than 450 San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state to piece together a beautiful bikepacking journey that soaked in the unique local charm. Find their story and a vivid collection of 35mm film photos shot along their route here…