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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.
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Find recaps of bikepacking ultra races, meetings, summits and other related events. If you have a recap of your event you’d like to share, get in touch.
Curious about how ultra-racers prepare for long-distance bikepacking events? We reached out to 2021 Pinyons and Pines top finishers Katie and Andrew Strempke to hear about their tactics for this year’s event in Northern Arizona. Learn more about their preparation here, alongside photos from John Schilling…
In case you missed it, congratulations goes to Liam Glen who won the Highland Trail 550 yesterday. Liam bested a field of 53 competitors aboard a rigid singlespeed bike! Find all the details here…
The Iowa Wind and Rock is a challenging 340-mile event that continuously pushes riders to their limits and has some of the lowest finisher numbers we’ve seen. Mike Ivancic, this year’s first-place single speeder, put together a deeply personal reflection on the tragedy that led him to the starting line and what motivates him to keep pushing on. Find it here…
California’s longest-running mountain bike route, the Stagecoach 400, had over 70 riders registered for the grand depart earlier this month, all looking to experience the unique geography and cultural diversity along the challenging 400-mile route. Find a recap from Gregg Dunham and a video breakdown of his bikepacking rig here, alongside photos taken by Robert Jacobson…
Celebrating the first day of spring, the Spring Solstice Spoon Swap provided a night of spoon swapping and camaraderie in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Find a recap from Matt Burris and photos taken by other participants here…
We just learned that Alexandera Houchin set the new women’s singlespeed record for the Arizona Trail 300. Find the details, a couple of photos, and a quote from Alexandera here…
Also making AZT 300 history, 47 year-old Jefe Branham finished the Arizona Trail 300 course early this morning setting a new singlespeed record of just over two days. Find the details here…
The Arizona Trail 300 has a new champion. 35 year-old Timon Fish crossed the finish line at about 9:30 local time last night, setting a new course record just under 39 hours. Find the details here + a video interview with Timon after the ride…
The Tour Te Waipounamu is a new bikepacking event that runs from the northern most tip of New Zealand’s South Island to the furthest point south. Find a reflection by Jeff Lyall from the inaugural event, alongside photos and a short film from the journey here…
The Fried Clay 200k and 420k routes are self-supported endurance events that take riders through 130 or 260 miles of perfect gravel, pristine clay roads, fun singletrack, and challenging horse trails through the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Find a reflection from Michael Ruiz and photos by our friend Jay Ritchey here…
The Capital Divide is a 250-kilometer self-supported group ride between the northern and southern borders of the Australian Capital Territory. We reached out to the organizer, Mattie Gould, for some background on the inaugural event and a reflection on his ride…
On Friday, March 5th, Rebecca Rusch took first place in the self-supported category of this year’s 350-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. Find photos and some words by Rebecca here…
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