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The sixth and final episode of Craig Lambard’s “Where I Bike” video series takes him to Billy’s Bike Exchange in Bristol, England. Watch it to learn more about Billy, the shop, and his repair-first mentality…

Two weeks ago, over 50 riders showed up for the inaugural West Texas Showdown event in the Big Bend region. As promised, the challenging terrain, heat, and remoteness made for a difficult ride, with fewer than half of the starters completing the route. Find the winners’ podium for the Showdown and Lowdown routes and a recap from event organizer Patrick Farnsworth here…

Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan’s latest video documents their time riding the magical Montenegrin coastline, captivated by ancient folklore, pirate dynasties, and the contrasts between abandoned hotels and massive tourist hotspots. Find the 15-minute video, a written report, and some stunning photos from their ride here…

In this video, Wheels Manufacturing’s Marketing Manager, James Flanagan, takes on the Colorado Trail to test their newly released chainring. It provides an honest look at James’ experience, including the highs, lows, and the times when everything started to fall apart. Read a short reflection from James and watch the video here…

This year’s Escape LA race in California stood out to first-place singlespeeder Alex Kowalski in many ways. Despite having to stuff grass inside his tire to keep rolling, rationing water, and suffering for most of the 300-mile route, he says he’ll be back. Find Alex’s story and a collection of film photos from Gregg Dunham and Luis Sanchez here…

David Lamb recently rode the 350-mile Odyssey of the VOG bikepacking route in Oregon, and he created a detailed 30-minute video documenting his solo experience. Watch it and find photos from the journey here…

Leigh Foster’s latest “Loop of Loops” series video follows him along the Basin and Batholith route into the Long Valley Caldera, around a frost-covered ancient Mono Lake, among the chaos of Obsidian Dome, and into a surprise snowstorm on the way back to Mammoth. Watch the video showcasing these quiet miles and find a trip report here…

On a recent trip, Anton Wünscher and Fred Leth chased enduro-racing speed and bikepacking spirit, loading their trail bikes and threading 450 kilometers through France’s Vosges Mountains. They sewed sidewalls, rode in the rain, and chased flow on rugged hiking trails turned into bike playgrounds. It’s a proof-of-concept for “enduro-packing” with friends, trails, and just enough hardship to make the highs unforgettable. Find their reflection with a stunning photo gallery here…

In episode five of Craig Lambard’s “Where I Bike” video series, he visits Ryan of Ryan Builds Wheels in Tonyrefail, Wales, to experience a workshop that blends precision craft, punk energy, and an unshakable love for the cycling community. Watch it here…

In his latest video, Chris Shane takes viewers on a three-day bikepacking journey through the North Maine Woods, including an area around the Katahdin Iron Works Road, which recently opened to bicycle traffic. Find the 10-minute video and photos from the trip here…

Pablo Selman, nuevo en el mundo del bikepacking, aprovechó recientemente la oportunidad de unirse a unos amigos en la Red Feather Ramble, donde aprendió mucho por el camino. Pablo reflexionó sobre el viaje, combinando su experiencia de aprender a conocer un nuevo terreno con una comprensión filosófica de lo que significa recorrer un lugar por voluntad propia. En este relato, las palabras y las fotos de Pablo nos ofrecen una valiosa lección para recordar de qué se trata todo esto…

New bikepacker Pablo Selman recently joined a few friends for a multi-day ride on the beautiful Red Feather Ramble route in Colorado. In this reflective piece, published in both English and Spanish, he delves into themes of movement, camaraderie, and history and shares an evocative gallery of film photos shot on his 1950s camera. Read it below…