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As the final chapter of a year spent bikepacking through various corners of the world together, Alan Danby and Britt Walker pedaled our Trans-Dolomiti route in the Italian Dolomites. They were treated to a perfect late-summer getaway with dazzling golden-hour light, tough climbs on dreamy tracks, and slices of local culture. Read their reflective recap and find a vivid photo gallery here…

More than two years in the making, we’re pleased to premiere the first episode of filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s five-part documentary on the Stagecoach 400, a revered self-supported endurance ride through the mountains and deserts of Southern California. Watch it and read an introduction from Gregg here…

The HuRaCan is one of the longest-running bikepacking events in Florida, dishing out remote miles, tough climbs, and mandatory swamp crossings. Rockgeist founder Greg Hardy made the trip down from North Carolina to participate in the latest edition. Find a report from his first bikepacking trip in Florida here…

In the latest video documenting his ongoing 20,000-kilometer journey around the world, Alex from Tall Bike Tour shares a heartwarming look at his ride across Türkiye with Nova, the stray puppy he adopted along the way. Find the 50-minute video with photos and some written insights into the trip here…

In this Rider’s Lens, we introduce the work of Swiss sketch artist Maurizio Ceraldi, who has traveled all around the world by bicycle over the past two decades. Find a collection of his drawings and read his thoughts on how adding some pens and pencils to your pack list can open doors and deepen connections here…

In December, Leigh Foster pedaled the North Bay Overnighter in Marin County, California. His latest video documents three days of riding in a peaceful, meditative way that honors all the small details of his ride. Find the video and a short written reflection here…

Clotaire Mandel’s latest video captures the start of his ride through Ecuador, following the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route (TEMBR) on his journey from Alaska to Patagonia. Watch the video and find a short written reflection with stunning photos from the ride here…

David Lamb’s latest release documents a lonely three-day ride along our 100-mile Mojave Solitaire bikepacking route in California. Find his impressions from the spectacular backcountry track and some insights from route designer Jeremy Nolan in the 20-minute video here…

“Riding Along with Rob” is a new release from Australian filmmaker Mick Turnbull that tells the story of how cycling has played an instrumental role in helping his friend Rob, a veteran, chart a path forward through mental health struggles. Watch it here…

The latest episode chronicling Ilse and Ryan “Kodak” Brown’s bikepacking journey from Argentina to Alaska highlights their time riding across Ecuador on the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. Find a written reflection and photos from Ryan here, including some standout moments and tips for anyone interested in riding the TEMBR…

After just over seven days, Eva Dethlefsen rolled into the southernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island, claiming the women’s title at the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu. Find a written recap from Andrew Trevelyan with photos from Sami Sauri and Mark Watson here…

Luke Hoetjes was the first to finish the 2026 Tour Te Waipounamu, completing the 1,330-kilometer route in 4 days, 13 hours, and 20 minutes, setting a new course record. Find a detailed recap from Eileen Schwab with photos from Gavin Kaps here…