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Bikepacking Journal 01 Sneak Peek: Sisters in the Wild

By Logan Watts on September 4, 2018

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Sisters in the Wild is one of more than a dozen feature length stories in the forthcoming first edition of The Bikepacking Journal, our new printed publication. Read on for a preview of the story, and to learn more about what else will be inside Issue 01, coming in October…

InspirationRider's Lens

Rider’s Lens: Mara Menahan’s Baja Watercolors

By Guest on June 19, 2018

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In today’s edition of Rider’s Lens, we take a peek at Mara Menahan’s beautifully detailed botanical illustrations. She recently returned from pedaling the length of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, where she methodically documented the regions rare flora with watercolors…

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Justin Barnes on the Ruta de Las Tres Cordilleras

By Guest on June 12, 2018

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Justin Barnes reports in after solo riding a sizable portion of the Ruta de las Tres Cordilleras, a challenging traverse from the high mountains of Bolivia to Peru. He shares a useful detour that allows for easier visa logistics, uncomfortable news on the mining situation in the area, and a poignant, personal tale of what he learned from the route’s many challenges…

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One Question, Five Voices: Taking on the Tour Divide

By Lucas Winzenburg on June 5, 2018

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In our third installment of One Question, Five Voices, we ask a group of Tour Divide finishers to share their secrets for mentally preparing to race from Banff to Mexico along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Read on to glean some insights for getting into the Tour Divide mindset, whether you’re hoping to set a new record or just want to make it to the finish…

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Pete Basinger Sets Baja Divide Record

By Logan Watts on January 27, 2018

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In case you missed it, just a few weeks ago Pete Basinger completed the 1,547 mile (2490km) ride from Tecate, Mexico to San Jose del Cabo, Mexico in 11 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes (11:11:20), setting a new record for the Baja Divide bikepacking route.

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Incense and Impasse

By Guest on January 16, 2018

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Cjell Monē wanted nothing more than to follow a faint, squiggly line from Sela Pass, a 14,000’ remote corner of India, to the Bhutan border. He was thwarted by the military, chased down by taxis, and barricaded by an entire village during his attempt. Read the whole story…

Tour Divide 2020

By Miles Arbour on December 23, 2017

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The 2020 Tour Divide takes place on Friday, June 12th at 8AM. Race the length of Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, from Banff to New Mexico, 2,745 miles of ultra-endurance bikepacking.

Tour Divide 2018

By Miles Arbour on

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The 2018 Tour Divide takes place on Friday, June 8th at 8AM. Race the length of Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, from Banff to New Mexico, 2,745 miles of ultra-endurance bikepacking.

Tour Divide 2019

By Miles Arbour on

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The 2019 Tour Divide takes place on Friday, June 14th at 8AM. Race the length of Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, from Banff to New Mexico, 2,745 miles of ultra-endurance bikepacking.

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2017 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography & Art

By Team Work on December 14, 2017

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In celebration of another great year for the bikepacking community, we’re happy to announce our 2017 bikepacking awards. Part One of three honors the creative arts, showcasing talented bikepackers with 24 awards in 6 categories, including ‘Best Short Film’, ‘Best Trip Photography’, and best art…

2021 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Miles Arbour on November 17, 2017

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The Silk Road Mountain Race is a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage bikepacking race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.

2020 Silk Road Mountain Race

By Miles Arbour on

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The Silk Road Mountain Race is a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage bikepacking race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.