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In this bikepacking homage to the Brecon Beacons, Emma experiences a classic Welsh initiation, complete with fickle weather, sheep sightings aplenty, and, in typical Cymru style, hike-a-bikes galore. Plus, read on for a deep dive into her retro-styled Brother Cycles Pinecone, complete with a “vibes shifter” and splatter paintwork, befitting this old-school mountain biking adventure…
A change of pace from his usual travel videos, Dan Camp’s latest release offers a detailed walkthrough of the fully loaded Tumbleweed Prospector he’s been riding across the Americas for the last three years. Find the video and a complete kit list here…
In the third installment of The Cut List, Miles shares a dozen items he once relied on but, after a decade of experimenting, testing, and bikepacking, would be okay with never using again. Find a curated list of items and strategies he has turned his back on in The Cut List Vol. 3 here…
The Idaho Gem is a 250-mile bikepacking route through the rugged heart of Central Idaho, packed with sublime singletrack, punishing climbs, rowdy descents, and unexpected side quests. Watch Chris Wilson’s latest video, browse a stunning set of photos, and read Paul Faupel’s story about how crashes, mechanicals, smoke, and sore legs tested their resolve on a route that’s equal parts beautiful and brutal—and best tackled with a good friend by your side…
In the second installment of The Cut List, Lucas shares a dozen things he once considered essential but now sees as dead weight after two busy decades of bikepacking, traveling, and obsessing over gear. Find a sweeping mix of habits, equipment, and beliefs he’s learned to leave in the dust in The Cut List Vol. 2 here…
Last spring, Cass and Vaughn headed to Gunnison, Colorado, to ride the Gunni Grinder, part of the Gunnison Route Network. Under dark skies, they navigated across a sea of sagebrush two-track, enjoying the sounds of non-motorized travel and camping beside bunny rabbit body parts. Read about it all below, find digital and film galleries, and savor a detailed breakdown of Vaughn’s dreamy Rivendell Hunqapillar…
After decades of bikepacking, touring, and obsessing over gear, some of the things we once considered essential have become dead weight. In the first installment of The Cut List, Logan digs into 15 pieces of gear, habits, and strongly held opinions he’s left behind and why experience ultimately changed his mind. Find The Cut List Vol. 1 here…
After many months of planning, Rylie Denis and Tristan La Haye loaded up their rigid steel Surlys and pedaled away on a bikepacking and surfing trip down the Americas. Nearly a year in, they share valuable insights for anyone considering an ambitious ride, including advice on budgeting, preventing burnout, finding resources, and accepting imperfection. Read on for their experience-based guide to getting started…
If you ride off-road, you’ve probably seen our bikepacking routes map, which means you’ve also encountered its limitations. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and today, we’re thrilled to unveil our completely revamped interactive map of nearly 550 purposefully-built and curated routes worldwide. Learn what’s new and explore all the latest features here…
With a renewed desire to dabble with different bikes and camera gear alike, Cass shares a late summer list of picks in his Editor’s Dozen. Expect a mix of durable, road tested new gear and a twenty year old favourite, plus ways to look sharp in coffee shops on tour and carry a week’s supply of your favorite toothpaste.
Sarah Swallow recently took to the Passed Plate YouTube channel to share a recipe she’s been developing while bikepacking across the globe. Using a universal ingredient she’s found almost everywhere, she presents a nutritious, high-quality meal and shares how to cook it in the video below…
Mama Coca is a dramatic 460-kilometer bikepacking route traversing the Bolivian High Andes. Michael Jordan recently pedaled it as part of a larger journey around South America, and in this Route Report, he shares impressions from the high-elevation track. Find his notes and a sweeping gallery of photos here…
