Logan Watts
Founding Editor
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We have nearly 500 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning 70+ countries.
Start at our sortable worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
Logan started Mountain biking in the mid-2000's and quickly fell head over heels (sometimes literally) for the sport. Soon after he was lured into the world of bike touring and bikepacking...
A graphic designer by trade, Logan made a major change in 2012, ditched his career and set out on his first, 6-month, long-distance bike tour. During this trip he created Pedaling Nowhere, a blog to document he and his wife Virginia's travels. In 2013 he developed the bikepacking routes project and evolved the website to what would become BIKEPACKING.com in 2015. Follow Logan on Instagram @logans.ride.
Seven bikes that are worth noting from the 2015 Interbike Outdoor Demo…
What are the requirements for a good clipless bikepacking shoe? It needs to be stiff enough to pedal efficiently, have a form fit to maintain comfort over long rides, possess a hike-a-bike friendly sole, and remain fairly comfortable off the bike. Does Five Ten’s Kestral tick all the boxes?
‘Where the pavement ends, adventure begins.’ A lightweight and stiff shoe with classic stylings, built for road and gravel exploration. After a year of use, here’s our review.
Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Getaway is the MTB hub of north Georgia, a requisite stop on the TNGA bikepacking route, and a basecamp for adventure. Photos, a Q&A with the owners, and a reflection on the 2015 TNGA race…
“At this point, after a 2,750 mile matrimony (the length of the Tour Divide), I think I have a pretty good grasp on the Salsa Cutthroat.” — Jay Petervary, Salsa Sponsored Rider. Detailed impressions, photos, and build kit.
Looking for a new multi-sport hobby? Ever heard of bikefishing? How about ‘BikePackRaftFishing’?
When covering a lot of miles, and resupply points are as rare as a three-legged unicorn, it’s worth the effort to find food that has a high calorie to weight ratio. Here are several options that pack a lot of energy into a lightweight package.
What’s up with all the old dudes winning ultra-endurance bikepacking races? Okay, let’s rephrase that, “experienced gentlemen.” It’s inspiring to see guys, who have traveled well beyond youth’s boundless vitality crushing races such as the TNGA, the Tour Divide, and the Colorado Trail Race. We caught up with several seasoned bikepackers to ask their secrets…
For the first time in the history of the magazine, BIKE has devoted almost an entire issue to bikepacking …
When optimizing your gear list for a light-and-fast bikepacking trip, the kitchen is one area you can fine tune for weight and speed. Find our Snow Peak LiteMax Ti Stove review here and a detailed cook kit…
A video capturing a bikepacking adventure into Namadgi National Park and over the Brindabella ranges (Australia) to explore the back country, soak up some mountain air, and enjoy a pedal with friends. Plus, a look at Hunt Bikes 29+ bikepacking frame.
Jay Petervary is one of the top ultra-endurance cyclists in the world with numerous wins and course records to his name in some of the toughest bike races on the planet. But what drives him to push himself to the absolute edge of human limits? Check out this video from Teton Gravity Research for an inside look…
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