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We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries.
Start at our 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.
We place all types of events related to bikepacking — Film Screenings, Festivals, Group Rides, and more. Use this form to submit an event:
The New Belgium Steamboat Ramble is the is the Queen event of the Ramble Ride triple-header. It’s the hardest at nearly 200 miles and 19K feet of climbing. It’s desolate and day two is a commitment.
Founded by Mike Hall in 2013, the Transcontinental Race (TCR) is an annual, self-supported, ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe. The route varies for each edition, with a length of about 3800-4000 km expected for 2017. The race generally starts in northwestern Europe and finishes in southeastern Europe, with two to four intermediate checkpoints. Participants are free to choose their own route between the mandatory checkpoints.
One continent, seven countries, over 4000km self-supported with a legendary destination, the Arctic Circle! This is the NorthCape 4000.
Connecting the northern French-Belgian border and the southern French-Spanish border, this bikepacking adventure mixes cyclo-cross and mountain biking roads , covering approximately 2000 km of beautiful French countryside.
A bike packing route between Fitzgerald's Bicycles in Victor, Idaho and Red Barn Bicycles in Hamilton, Montana to be ridden as an unsupported group ride.
Velorama Colorado is a weekend-long celebration of all things cycling that takes place during the Colorado Classic professional cycling race.
The Japanese Odyssey... Delve into the unknown. Take the road less traveled. Be prepared.
Gravel racing meets western Canada in the Hurt'n Albert'n 550...
A remote and daunting bikepacking race/ride in Georgia.. how tough could that be? Think again.
250 miles and 50k' of climbing, all following in the footsteps of dead pioneers... awesome.
A-Cross the 5 is a "Pure Mountain Bike" bikepacking race across Belgium, France, Luxemburg, Germany, and the Netherlands...
The Romagna Trail sets out from Ravenna, Italy on one of two trails for an incredible adventure. A journey through magical forests, ancient walks, and the art of some of the most beautiful UNESCO sites. Hided hermitages and historical citadels await you.
The Reiver Riding Party is a 175 km long, well crafted two day cycling & bikepacking adventure ride in Scottish Borders, starting and finishing at the Born in the Borders Kiosk at Tweedbank Station.
The CrossDuro Scotland is a 330km off-road, gravel race down the heart of Scotland from Inverness to Glasgow. Register today for the inaugural ride!
The Torino Nice rally...a great opportunity to explore some spectacular, lesser known alpine routes in a 700km self-supported ride from Turin to Nice via the high altitude roads and stradas of the French-Italian border.
A self-supported race and group ride through the Olympic Mountain rain forests via logging roads and trails...
“The history of the Adirondack Mountains, its towns and villages, stories of adventures past… all unfold like the day’s challenges; relentless, biting, beautiful. “
The Lazio Trail is a tour of the cradle of occidental civilization, of lakes and legends, of thermal spas and history, of ancient roads and verdant hills.
The Idaho Smoke ‘n’ Fire 400 is a 400ish mile self-supported mountain bike route traversing some of Idaho’s diverse geography on mixed terrain.
Join Bikepack Canada for the second annual summit in Canmore!
The Black Hills Expedition lures riders on a bikepacking adventure bursting with singletrack, fantastic vistas, and Old West flavor through the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming.
Both the Caldera 250 and 500 start and end in Mammoth Lakes, CA and work their way through a rich and scenic swath of the eastern Sierras...
The Italy Coast to Coast is a self-supported bikepacking race from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Adriatic Sea by way of dirt roads, singletrack, and pavement.
The inaugural Cannonball 550 offers, you guessed it... 550 miles of self-supported bikepacking in eastern Kansas.
The Coconino Stage Bikepack takes on a different approach to racing for a fun event over a fantastic course.
Try your luck with the slots or head out on a real adventure... the 2017 Trans North California runs from Reno, Nevada to Mendocino.
A partially supported three-day, two-night ride along the scenic Crooked River and through the Maury Mountains, hosted by the Good Bike Co. in Prineville, Oregon.
A three day guided bikepacking weekend through the Chequamegon Nicollet National Forest.
Notorious for its "death march" sections, historically the Bear Bones 200's relatively short distance carries a lot of punch. Expect the same in 2017...
A beginner friendly overnight bike-camping trip from Hackettstown, NJ to Stokes State Forest and back through rural farm areas, state park roads, quiet railtrail, Culver Lake, and the autumn forests of Kittatinny Ridge in the wild and scenic northern corner of New Jersey. Hosted by Marty's Reliable Cycle of Hackettstown.
The 450 mile Julian Bikepacking Challenge is a three loop bikepacking adventure highlighting the incredibly diverse terrain and scenery in San Diego County...
An introduction to bikepacking, hosted by Horizon Bicycles in Utrecht, Netherlands. No entry fee, no previous experience required, open to everyone...
Roughly 75% off road, the Asheville Ramble takes you through Chattahooche National Forest and through the Blue Ridge mountains in a loop beginning and ending at the New Belgium brewery.
La Baroudeuse is a self-supported weekend bikepacking event that explores France, the Maritime Alps, and Italy between Ligurie and Piémont.
The Navigator Brevet is 500 kilometer ride aimed at introducing people to the "type2 fun" of self-supported multi-day navigation that are Brevets. Taking place on Labour Weekend, it's a no-frills "you are on your own" self-supported bikepacking event.
The RAT 1000 crosses Texas via 1000 miles, cities large and small, ghost towns, pine forests, deserts, canyons and sights almost nobody else has seen...
The 2017 Addicted to Gravel Tour is an overnight group ride starting and ending in Sapulpa, Oklahoma that takes advantage of a great selection of gravel roads to piece together a ride-at-your-own-pace bikepacking loop.
The Danger Bird 350 is a bikepacking event to support cycling within the Organ Mountains Desert National Monument and follows the Monumental Loop route.
The Cohutta Cat is a 260-mile figure-8 loop in the mountains North Georgia and Eastern Tennessee.
You have 14 days to get to the Port Augusta City sign. Ride alone. Ride together. This event is a bit different...but also not really at all.
A 1,000 km journey through the rooftop of Australia along backcountry trails, exposed high plains, through snow gum woodlands and tall native forests.
An introduction to winter bikepacking in the heart of Jacques Cartier National Park, Quebec.
100 mile gravel ride, camp and Reggae goodness, hosted by Atomik Carbon. Food and entertainment is provided...
A bikepacking workshop hosted by Horizon Bicycles in the Netherlands. Learn about bikes, gear, navigation, routes, and more!
Learn the tech and techniques of bikepacking and hear adventure tales from those that have traveled the Baja Divide, Great Divide, TATR, Kokopelli and more. A benefit for the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center. Metzy’s and beer included!
The 03 2018 is New Zealand's longest brevet, circumnavigating the island by way of perilous peaks and shadowy single track...
JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit is a 60km, 200km or 200 mile bike race on a network of groomed snowmobile trails. Groomed is relative.
The 2018 Fat Pursuit Winter Camp is a 5 day supported, winter tour in Yellowstone Country with a focus on skill development and practice.
FAT VIKING is a winter ultra endurance race in the highlands of Norway and an official qualifier for the Iditarod Trail Invitational...
A four part bikepacking workshop series that focuses on planning and navigation, cooking and camping, bike maintenance, and wraps things up with an overnight group ride.
The Huracan 300 Challenge is the ultimate self-supported bikepacking race through the state of Florida. Boasting over 100 miles of singletrack and some of Florida's hardest and longest climbs...are you up for the challenge?
The coldest ultra endurance event on the planet following the Yukon Quest Trail, one of the world's toughest sled dog races.
The Wendigo Ultra is a self-supported fatbike event through Whitewater Township and into Quebec, with options for 50km, 100km, and 150km.
Tour Aotearoa is New Zealand's longest bikepacking event. Stretching 3,000km from Cape Reinga to Bluff it follows a combination of cycle trails, tracks, paths and lanes connected by the most enjoyable country roads available.
The Actif Epica is a challenging winter adventure on the Crow Wing Trail near North America's geographic centre—Winnipeg, Manitoba.
A 40 mile multi surface culture building bikepacking/gravel riding/underbiking social mixer on the wet and wild Olympic peninsula.
BikingMAN OMAN 2018 is the first ever self-supported ultra-cycling race in the middle east. 1000km and a 5 day limit...this is the real deal.
The Iditarod Trail Invitational is the world's longest winter ultra marathon by fat bike, foot and ski and follows the historic Iditarod Trail from Knik to Nome.
Part two (session two) of a four part bikepacking workshop series that focuses on planning and navigation, cooking and camping, bike maintenance, and wraps things up with an overnight group ride.
A long-weekend 'flashpacker' for riders to test gear, get some fitness and experience tough racing conditions over similar terrain to the full Monaro Cloudride in three weeks time.
The Stagecoach 400 is a masterpiece of stitchworked dirt doubletrack, sandy desert roads, technical singletrack, urban bike paths, and rolling tarmac.
An introduction to gravel grinding and bikepacking hosted by BikeBike in Calgary, Alberta.
1,000km of off road unsupported bikepacking, suitable for experienced multi-day riders only...
The Catalonia Trail is a non-stop bikepacking race through the mountains and villages of Catalonia, Spain!
The Florida Divide is the the ultimate self-supported bikepacking event in the Southeast.
The P2P is a 500km social bikepacking challenge from the middle of Israel to the North...
The Arizona Trail Race is an unofficial self-supported bikepacking race with no entry fees, no prizes, and absolutely no support.
The RockStar VA is a 270 mile mtb race from Rocktown (Harrisonburg) to the Star City (Roanoke).
The Skyway Epic is an endurance mountain bike race in the Talledega National Forest in Alabama. The 280-miler will be a semi-self-supported bikepacking race...
The GDT 400 follows the Great Dividing Trail in Victoria's Goldfield Region, following a mix of double track and singletrack along the way.
The 2018 Candy B. Graveller is a self supported bikepacking adventure that follows one of the flight corridors that were used during the Second World War. The CBG is not a race, but rather a respectful tribute to those who lost their lives during the Berlin airlift.
Tour De Los Padres is a challenging bikepacking route that is about 275 miles that traverses through some of the most scenic areas of the Southern Los Padres National forest.
The 2018 Veneto Gravel is an unsupported adventure through some of the best countryside, hills and Venetian cities Italy has to offer.
Join Liberty Bikes for the first event in their AVL Bikepacking Series; a shakedown overnighter to Bent Creek Campground!
Adventure Awards Days is the festival of adventure and exploration: 3 days of outdoor and cultural activities around the mountains of Lake Garda.
Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
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