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When it came time for Britt Walker to retire her trusty tent after more than seven years of service, she felt inspired to upcycle it into a practical mix of bags and other accessories to accompany her on future adventures and in everyday life. In this short piece, she shares an ode to her longtime shelter and a little about the meaningful project of giving it a second, third, and fourth life in new forms…

As a slight change of pace, we’re pleased to present “Kidical Mass,” a short video from Pedal Born Pictures that tells the story of the Moss family and how they’re doing their part to help reclaim safe streets for the next generation of bike riders. Watch the uplifting seven-minute video with an introduction from Julia Moss here…

In September, Antti Laiho and friends headed to the far northern reaches of Finland for a bikepacking getaway aboard a couple of yet-to-be-released Kona ATBs, riding remote trails and sleeping under Northern Lights. Find a story from their trip, a beautifully shot 11-minute video, and a look at the new Kona Unity in action here…

In David Lamb’s latest video, he takes on our 270-mile Fool’s Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, sharing a detailed look at what it’s like to ride the challenging trail and some lessons learned along the way. Find the 30-minute video, photos, and a brief written introduction to the trip here…

Coinciding with today’s 2026 grand depart, the fifth and final release in filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series finds exhausted, trail-worn riders navigating the last miles of the event and arriving at the finish line changed in small and large ways. Watch the closing episode and catch up on others you missed here…

Earlier this month, nearly 50 riders traveled to South West England for Further Lostways, a 750-kilometer mixed-terrain ride from Dartmoor to the tip of Cornwall and back. Among the finishers was Josh Reid, who put together a captivating 17-minute video from the event. Find a short written recap from Josh and watch the video here…

“One Frame, Two Journeys” is a fresh video that follows Luisa Vinueza on an ambitious first bikepacking trip along Spain’s Montañas Vacías route with her partner Nacho Pellejero. It’s a stirring tribute to trust, accomplishment, fear, silence, and the quiet transformation that often results from endeavoring on two wheels. Find the seven-minute video, photos, and some heartfelt words from Luisa here…

Amid hike-a-bikes, sickness, and exhaustion, bikepacking trips have a way of revealing the cracks in any relationship, but they can also highlight its strengths. In this piece, Kristi Stump transports readers to the rugged Peru Great Divide, where she pauses to appreciate a misadventure with her partner, Steffen Schraegle. Read it and see a dazzling set of Steffen’s photos here…

The fourth episode of filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series explores the tension between the many gifts the route provides and those it just as easily takes away. Riders’ spirits are boosted by trail magic, only to be dashed as they enter the notorious Willows section. Watch it here…

Toronto’s third annual Vintage Mountain Bike Show, hosted by BoneshakerMTB and Gremlins Bicycle Emporium, took place earlier this month and celebrated the bikes and culture of the sport we love. Dismount Bike Shop passed out point-and-shoot film cameras to attendees for a unique look at this year’s event. Find those, a gallery of vintage mountain bikes on display, and some words by Jake London and Carson Lessif here…

“Two Steps Forward, One Step Back” follows Cynthia Carson’s tumultuous journey to the 2025 Transcontinental Race and attempts to unpack the meaning of the unanticipated obstacles we all face at one point or another. It also serves as a reminder that progress, in sport and in life, is rarely a straight line. Watch the film and read a reflection from Cynthia here…

Cam Cope’s new YouTube channel, Negative Gradient, is his outlet to combine cycling adventures with photography. His first video showcases a two-day bikepacking trip on Bellamarin (French Island), Australia, just two hours from Melbourne. Find the video, his route, some words, and a collection of 35mm photos he captured here…