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Bernardo Bacalhau’s “We Left Everything To Cycle The World” condenses three months of bikepacking between Singapore and Thailand with his partner Jule into a one-hour video. Find the full documentary with film photos and a short written piece on learning to accept kindness here…

Having recently completed her third edition of the brutal but beautiful Hunt 1000 bikepacking event in Australia, Natalie Anderson wrote this reflection on why she keeps returning despite all the effort required to get to the finish. Read her story and find a brilliant photo gallery from Gavin Kaps here…

The fourth edition of New Zealand’s Tour Te Waipounamu started over the weekend, with nearly 80 riders out tackling the 1,300-kilometer route down the length of the South Island. Find an introduction to the 2026 event from Eileen Schwab here, paired with photos from the first three days courtesy of Gavin Kaps…

In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we share a sweeping selection of illustrations from Copenhagen, Denmark-based artist and cyclist Jody Barton. Read on to browse a lively mix of Jody’s drawings, find his perspective on the ethics and economics of making art full-time, learn about his celebrated Dirty Filthy Bikepacking board game, and more…

Mick Turnbull’s latest video captures an easygoing bike tour across Japan’s picturesque northern island of Hokkaido. It’s a tribute to long days spent pedaling quiet roads, meandering along remote coastlines, and settling into the simple rhythms of traveling by bike. Watch the 25-minute video here…

With no fixed route or sense of urgency, Belén Castelló’s latest bikepacking getaway connected the Canary Islands of Lanzarote, La Graciosa, and Fuerteventura. Her new video captures two weeks of pedaling with a new friend, complete with many ocean swims, stunning campsites, local delicacies, and living in the present moment. Watch it here…

Having participated in the Atlas Mountain Race and seen Morocco go by in a hazy, exhausted blur, Valerio Stuart returned to the country over the winter to experience it at a gentler pace. Read on to find his story of giving himself permission to slow down, soak in half-seen views, stop for missed conversations, and linger over cups of tea, all while finding plenty of excitement and adventure…

When Gosse Van Der Meer retired from professional cyclocross racing, he naturally began wondering what would come next. The answer came in the form of a 500-kilometer bikepacking journey along the spectacular Veneto Trail in Italy. “From Pro to Slow” is a new video from Bombtrack Bikes that shares the story of his illuminating ride through the Dolomites. Watch it here…

Nine years ago, Chris Wilson began dreaming of bikepacking the Colorado Trail. This summer, he made it a reality. His latest video showcases 500 miles of world-class riding between Denver and Durango and serves as a reflection on the imaginary standards we impose upon ourselves. Find the hour-long video, photos from the trip, and a written perspective here…

Ride along in this lyrical narrative essay by Juliette Pauli that’s part travelogue and part field report on what a bike community should look like. Capturing the spirit of Lael’s Croatia Rally, there’s no podium or ride timer, just shared effort along rough gravel with campfire nights and a moving village of riders choosing connection over competition…

Created by Ben Herrgott and Laura Wilson, “Niokobokk” is an 80-minute film that beautifully captures the details of an incredible 8,000-kilometer bikepacking and surfing journey along the Atlantic coast between France and Senegal. Find the full film, a vivid set of photos, and a written perspective on the trip here…

In the 31st video chronicling his multi-year journey across the Americas, Dan Camp checks in from our spectacular Los Tres Volcanes bikepacking route in Ecuador. Watch the 20-minute video showcasing his ride between Cotopaxi and Chimborazo and find photos and a short written recap here…