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Tristan Bogaard
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115 mi. / 185 km 4 daysLa Huella del Oso
38 Nov 25 Guest Routes EuropeLa Huella del Oso, "The Bear's Footprint," is a long-weekend bikepacking route that offers cyclists a chance to experience Asturias, a northern Spanish province home to the endangered Cantabrian brown bear. With only around 200 bears left, this route aims to raise awareness of conservation efforts while showcasing the area's lush nature, rugged landscapes, transhumant culture, and wonderful bike lane initiative... -
Bikepacking the Italian Summer on the Torino-Nice Rally (Video)
4 Sep 12 Tristan Bogaard / Bikepacking VideosIn their latest video, Tristan and Belen settle into the good life riding the famed Torino-Nice Rally, taking in as much pizza, pasta, and coffee as possible while soaking up the route’s amazing views. Find the video, a brief reflection, and a photo gallery here…
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Of Resilience, Hope, and a Slice of Heaven
11 Mar 13 Tristan Bogaard / InspirationTristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló recently bikepacked the new “Of Resilience and Hope” loop in Teruel, Spain, and quickly understood its significance. Read Tristan’s reflection on this unique area in the “empty mountains,” the region’s struggle to stay alive, and what makes the route unforgettable here. Plus, find a beautiful collection of photos showcasing its sublime dirt roads and divine wild camping here…
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290 mi. / 467 km 8 daysExpedition Alay
57 Jan 3 Guest Routes AsiaSet in Kyrgyzstan, the remote Expedition Alay bikepacking route connects the ancient city of Osh with the barely developed Alay Valley at a height of 3,000 meters, traversing two daring passes that are navigable only by foot, bike, or horse and barely see a soul pass through. Factoring in the natural wonders you’ll witness along the way, it's a route you won’t soon forget... -
110 mi. / 177 km 3-4 daysThe Zillertal Trail
65 Nov 20 Guest Routes EuropeFeaturing three breathtaking passes, the Zillertal Trail connects the Italian and Austrian sides of the Zillertal Alps in a challenging and rewarding loop. Riders will pedal a diverse mix of trails, enjoy Austrian and Italian cuisine, experience the rugged natural environment, and see two distinct sides of the range, each with its unique history and people... -
Make it Your Own: A GR247-Inspired Adventure
12 Nov 7 Tristan Bogaard / InspirationTristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló recently pedaled the rugged GR247 route in Spain, which they tailored to their liking when the going got too rough, leading to some unexpected animal encounters and serendipitous interactions with locals. Read their story with a photo gallery and a 17-minute companion video here…
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10 Practical and Peculiar Finds from Eurobike 2023
13 Jun 26 Tristan Bogaard / CultureTristan Bogaard was at the 2023 edition of Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany, where he wandered the halls and browsed the nearly 2,000 display booths in search of interesting products that caught his eye. Find his quick recap of 10 finds from the event, which includes everything from state-of-the-art transmissions and dynamo devices to rear-view-mirror glasses and simple innovations that improve the bikepacking experience here…
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Slow Rolling at the 2023 Border Bash Aragon
2 May 4 Tristan Bogaard / Event RecapsTristan Bogaard was at the 2023 Border Bash Aragon last month, where he was surprised to discover how much he enjoyed the organized event format. He put together a short written recap and a gallery showcasing the couple of days his small group of newfound friends spent slowly winding through the beautiful Spanish countryside. Check it out here…
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A Silent Journey and the Baja Divide Explained (Videos)
15 Apr 21 Tristan Bogaard / Bikepacking VideosAfter spending six weeks pedaling the Baja Divide in Mexico, Tristan Bogaard put together a pair of videos documenting the journey. One is a meditative visual journal of the Baja California peninsula’s many sights and sounds as experienced from the saddle, and the other is a practical 10-part guide to the route. Watch them here…
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Rider Reflections on the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race
15 Sep 5 Tristan Bogaard / InspirationFollowing the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan last month, Belén Castelló and Tristan Bogaard sat down with a diverse group of participants for a deep dive into their varied experiences during this year’s race. From the overall winner to several riders who were forced to scratch, find their post-ride interviews here…
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A 10-Day Journey on the TranSardinia
28 Jan 6 Tristan Bogaard / Bikepacking VideosTristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló finished their 2021 riding season on the TranSardinia, an underdeveloped route through the island’s rural center, and they put together a pair of in-depth video reports along the way. Find both videos here, plus a lovely gallery of images and some written thoughts about the route…
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Three Video Reports from the Slovenia West Loop
15 Sep 21 Tristan Bogaard / Bikepacking VideosTristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló spent some time on our Slovenia West Loop Route over the summer, and they put together a series of in-depth video reports along the way. Find all three videos here, plus a lovely gallery of images and some written thoughts about the route…
