Route Reports

A few weeks ago, seven riders set out on a seven-day tour around Mexico’s San José del Pacífico Grand Dirt Tour route, in part to celebrate a certain someone’s milestone in spacetime. One thing that stood out was the variety of bikes in the mix. Learn more about the trip and route, find details on six loaded rigs, and see a gallery of photos from the ride here…

Dwayne and Michele Allgire tackled the Cross Washington (XWA) bikepacking route this past summer. Along the way, they captured some great footage of the route and just recently finished compiling a video documenting the ride. Watch it here and learn more about the XWA…

In August, a crew from Panorama Cycles set off on a group ride in Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains to take full advantage of the last few days of summer. Find a trip report from Trevor Browne here, including a camp poutine recipe and some great photos by Jonathan B. Roy…

Cass heads out on a well-loved local overnighter that promises a glorious spot for making coffee outside with a view. This time, however, he also broaches the world of e-bikepacking and wonders when it might have a place, whether it can be as immersive an experience as pure pedal power alone, and where e-bikes may play their most valuable role…

With a mindset that out-and-backs should be avoided at all costs, Miles had no choice but to dig into the maps to plan an alternative loop along the Olympic Adventure Route in northwest Washington. Find a reflection on his ride here, including lots of photos and some tips on how to make any bikepacking route your own…

Following his recent weekend ride of our 10 Lakes Overnighter route in Powell River, British Columbia, Tom Powell put together this report that pairs practical tips for folks planning to take on the route with a spectacular gallery of images. See it all here…

Highly underrated as an adventure destination, the Northwoods region is home to miles upon miles of dirt roads and tracks that knit together lakes, rivers, thick forests, and small towns. It holds a special place in Neil’s heart, and last month, Neil and two friends set off to ride the Wisconsin Waterfalls Loop, a 380-mile route in the northern part of the state. In our latest video, Neil shares trip highlights and a day-by-day itinerary of their ride…

Last month, Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia became the first person (that we know of) to complete the Tree to Sea Loop in British Columbia in 2022, finishing the 1,000-kilometer route in just nine days. He put together a route report, video recap, and bike and gear details. Find it all here…

As Oaxaca’s eco centres open their gates to outsiders, Cass heads back into the mountains to re-ride a familiar route with new friends—and a dog in a trailer behind him. Doing so reveals that even in the height of the dusty dry season, the Sierra Norte remains awash with life, as long as you take the time to look around you…

In our latest route report, Miles and Patrick reflect on their time riding the Queen’s Ransom route in Arizona a few months back. Find their impressions of the route, stories of how their friendship helped them make it through, details about their rigs, and a little about how their experiences differed here…

For their Good Night 2021 campout, Logan and Virginia spent Christmas night on Bahía Concepción, a highlight of the Missions section of the Baja Divide in beautiful Mexico. Find a reflection, gallery of photos, and tips for riding this interesting highlight here…

In the third act of Chris Wilson’s three-part Utah bikepacking series, he and his riding partner Rob tackle the 98-mile Hey Joe Safari route in just two days. Watch the video here alongside more information on the route and a few photos from the trip…