Tom Powell

In preparation for an imminent six-week bikepacking trip to Peru, Tom Powell and friends recently pedaled out for one last shakedown overnighter to give everything a final check. Find Tom’s reflection on the experience, some last-minute lessons learned, a beautiful set of photos, and a charming short video documenting their night out on Vancouver Island here…

For nearly 20 years, Sam Alison of Singular Cycles in the UK has been designing forward-thinking bicycles built for adventure. We sent photographer Tom Powell to Sam’s cozy workshop just outside of London to learn more about his trendsetting steel and titanium frames and the inspiration behind them. Find a short video portrait and a look inside Singular Cycles here…

Based on England’s South Coast, Darron Sven is a frame builder who’s been blending timeless designs and modern touches to create rolling works of art for more than 15 years. We sent photographer Tom Powell to spend a couple of days with Darron, and he put together a charming video portrait of Sven Cycles and an inside look at the bespoke builder’s work and guiding philosophy. Find it here…

To wrap up a few years of living in New Zealand, photographer Tom Powell headed out for one final bikepacking trip through a remote region of the South Island. In this story, he recounts the role fear played in shaping his experiences before his ride and while he was on the trail, for better or for worse. Read it here, paired with a fantastic set of images…

Following his recent weekend ride of our 10 Lakes Overnighter route in Powell River, British Columbia, Tom Powell put together this report that pairs practical tips for folks planning to take on the route with a spectacular gallery of images. See it all here…