Plan & Prepare

Leigh Foster’s latest “Loop of Loops” series video follows him along the Basin and Batholith route into the Long Valley Caldera, around a frost-covered ancient Mono Lake, among the chaos of Obsidian Dome, and into a surprise snowstorm on the way back to Mammoth. Watch the video showcasing these quiet miles and find a trip report here…

What makes a bikepacking trip “full value?” It’s not just the miles, hardships, or views—it’s something more. After wrapping a three-day, two-night ride on our Peaks & Plateaus route in Utah, Neil and friends knew they’d found it. In our latest video, he unpacks what “full value” really means and shares why these trips stick with you long after the dust settles…

With experience on the big four, Nic started thinking about a question that seemed rather simple: what is the best bike frame material? Talking to some industry professionals, he contrasted his experiences on each one to try and provide an informed answer on which might serve you best…

Nearly a decade after first riding the Tilton Traverse, Neil went back this July for a fresh look. As part of his ongoing route maintenance, he wanted to see how it’s holding up, what’s changed, and whether it’s still as tough as riders claim in the comments. To find out, he and his riding partner Eric set out to relive—and re-test—the overnighter he pieced together years ago…

Over the summer, bikepacking duo Alan Danby and Britt Walker pedaled the otherworldly Cappadocia Delight route in Türkiye. In this report, they share a brilliant photo gallery and some notes from their time on the 400-kilometer track through the geographically and culturally rich region. Join them on the ride here…

“Bikepacking Colombia’s Coffee Highlands” is the first in a series of videos that take two friends and filmmakers through the “Zona Cafetera,” Colombia’s famed coffee producing region. Featuring a full breakdown of the kit that will serve them across 400 miles and 60,000 feet of elevation gain, dive into all the details below…

The inaugural San Diego Backyard Women’s Rally brought together a diverse group of 30 women for a weekend of bikepacking and bonding in nature. Part recap and part practical resource, in this piece, attendee Emily Bei Cheng shares a reflection on the weekend and some tips for planning a backyard rally of your own. Explore it here…

Tomorrow, Angus Young is beginning an attempt at our 5,950-mile Eastern Divide Trail (EDT), riding from Cape Spear, Newfoundland, the easternmost point in North America, to Key West, Florida. Learn more about the bike and gear he’s bringing along for the journey here…

Reporting in from beautiful Kyrgyzstan, Alan Danby shares a captivating short video and a detailed written travelogue from his recent ride of our 600-mile Tian Shan Traverse bikepacking route. Find his impressions from the journey paired with an outstanding gallery of images here…

Six months into an ongoing bikepacking trip around the world, Britt Walker compiled this brief guide to help others navigate their menstrual cycles while traveling by bike. Find a compact collection of useful resources and her period-positive tips and tricks learned on the go here…

Combining birdwatching with bikepacking is an easy way to connect with the natural world and add another layer to your rides. In this Beginner’s Guide to Bike Birding, Henley Phillips outlines the basics of birding, the essential gear you need to begin, and how to make the most out of any outing. Explore it here…

Six months into their ride from Patagonia to Alaska, Ryan and Ilse invite us into their camp kitchen for a closer look at how they cook on the road. From soup in the desert to a well-loved wooden spoon named Spoonie, their latest video offers a quiet glimpse into daily life on a long journey. Watch it here…