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A compilation of bikepacking guides, tips, and insights for newbie bikepackers and hardened veterans alike. Sort through articles by category, or find the latest below.
After testing both the inReach Messenger and the new iPhone satellite messaging feature on a recent trip, Neil had a realization that could save him money, space, and frustration. Find out what he learned in his latest video…
In his latest video, Neil shares a detailed walkthrough of how he loaded up his new Goodday Curiosity hardtail for a five-day winter bikepacking trip along the Fool’s Loop in Arizona. Watch the video and find a list of everything he packed here…
During a recent bikepacking trip in Arizona, Neil checked with his riding companions Joe Cruz and Willie Hatfield who tackled the route with ultra-minimal sleep setups. In our latest video, he sits down with them to hear the thought process behind their bivy-centric gear choices. Watch it here…
The TranSardinia spans the length of Sardinia’s eastern mountains, showcasing the unique landscapes and vibrant culture of a relatively unknown side of the island that proudly maintains its bucolic and simple lifestyle. Tristan Bogaard rode the length of this route back in the fall, and he shares the experience in his latest video…
Scattered amid the endless hills of the Australian Alps and offering shelter to weary travelers are some 200 alpine huts dating back to as early as the mid-1800s. In this introductory guide, Ty Domin shares some background on the huts, insights about what makes them a unique resource, and details on how bikepackers can both enjoy and help preserve them for future generations. Dive in here…
La Huella del Oso, “The Bear’s Footprint,” is a bikepacking loop in Asturias, Spain, that was designed to show riders an area where Cantabrian brown bears once roamed wild. To kick off the new route, Tristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló put together this video. Watch it here…
Launched today, The Bikepacking Cookbook is a digital cookbook born out of a desire to inspire people to eat better food on bikepacking trips. The multi-year project features 26 trail-tested recipes, dozens of tips and tricks, and heaps of inspiration to transform bikepacking meals from campsite calamities to trailside triumphs. Find an introduction to the new book and a free recipe here…
Marie-Pierre Savard is taking on the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race this year, and she put together a detailed video breakdown of the bike and gear she’ll be using during her 1,900-kilometer journey. Watch the video and find her complete bike and gear list here…
In our latest bike check, we take a look at Leila Husain’s YT Izzo and see how it’s set up for the Colorado Trail Race, which kicked off yesterday. Find details about her trusty four-year-old bike, how she got pressured into her first bikepacking race a year ago, and how she approached the Colorado Trail. Plus, details on how women have helped shape the site and what that means for the future…
Fresh off his second-place finish at the Tour Divide, Ulrich Bartholmoes will soon line up for the 2024 Colorado Trail Race for the second milestone of his Triple Crown Challenge attempt. Find his complete gear list and details on the bike he’ll be riding here…
Navigating the world of custom bikepacking bags can be daunting, even for experienced riders. Adding to our growing archive of guides to understanding and getting the most out of custom-built bike luggage, Ty Domin of Yeah Nah Thread Works compiled this primer featuring several key pointers to keep in mind when discussing projects with one-off bag makers. Read it here…