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Photographer and videographer Jeremy Janin surprises his father with a 5-day self-supported bikepacking trip along The Cairngorms Loop in the Scottish Highlands. They had everything planned, but nothing went as planned. Watch the full film here alongside a fantastic photoset and details from their trip in Jeremy’s words…

Damian and Catharine set off to explore New Zealand’s coast on a series of trails ending with the renowned West Coast Wilderness Trail. Along the way they made this short film. Watch it here, then read the full report from their trip…

Sam Erhard, a graduate at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, designed a unique collection of modular bikepacking frame bags as part of his senior design thesis. We reached out to learn more about the program, the bags, and his inspiration for the project. Find details (and a video Sam produced) here…

Joachim Rosenlund, his wife Melanie, and their 11-month-old daughter Alva head out on a New Zealand adventure in search of their first quiet time as a new family. Read on for their story of balancing expectations with reality and discovering small surprises while pedaling with a little one…

Inspired by antics from over the pond, Katherine Moore reports from the UK’s first WTF Ride Series meetup; a friendly 60-mile loop around the Mendips. Read on for a report on how the weekend went, a map of the route, and tips for organising your own local WTF ride…

With the 2019 Tour Divide underway, we thought we’d share this recipe for homemade Great Divide Endurance Bars, dreamed up to support a 10-day ride along the route from Banff to Yellowstone. They’re organic, gluten-free, and designed to provide sustained energy. Find the ingredients, recipe, and a step-by-step video here…

In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we’re showcasing the clever and colorful illustrations of Chris McNally, whose work you might recognize from The Bikepacking Journal and around the web. Read on for some thoughts on how illustration has changed his perspective on cycling, along with a diverse selection of his watercolors…

Seeking a quick and easy getaway, Yuto Watanabe and his wife Shirley escaped the hustle of Los Angeles for the quiet roads of Catalina Island, just a short ferry ride off the coast. He shares some thoughts about the rewards of a simple, care-free trip here, along with a selection of vibrant images from their weekend away…

Despite never having been on a bike trip and confronting feelings of self-doubt, Samantha Saskia Dugon couldn’t shake the idea of riding from the UK to Belgium to photograph a concert by one of her favorite bands. She hit the road after seeking advice from other solo female travelers and borrowing an assortment gear, and an immensely rewarding experience followed. Find her story here…

Brandon Weaver went on a spring break bikepacking trip in Big Bend Ranch State Park with college students in Texas Tech’s Adventure Media class. Along the way, the class made this beautiful short film documenting the process and their experience. Watch the film, read Brandon’s account, and see a fantastic set of photos by instructor, Jerod Foster.

Peter Foot put out a call to see if anyone would join him on a 1,000 km ride between Melbourne and Canberra to raise awareness about climate change, and several people showed up. They pedaled along Australia’s backroads, talking openly with the people they met along the way and asking them to make pledges of action. Here’s their story…

In this feature story, originally released in the first issue of our printed publication, The Bikepacking Journal, Steve Fassbinder pedals and packrafts his way across Tajikistan in search of a better understanding of freedom. Read on for his story of traversing spectacularly rugged landscapes, connecting with local people, and finding a renewed faith in humanity…