Inspiration & Blog

“OUT OF OFFICE” is a new short film by Chris Burkard that delves into the delicate balance between work, family, and the desire for personal reflection that ignites inspiration. It poses the compelling question: what would you do with three days away from work? Watch it here…

In the final installment of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we honor the work of inspiring creators with 37 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Explore the full list of winners in our tenth annual awards here…

While in Winter Park, Colorado, Evan and his partner Bo go for an overnighter with the crew at Yeehaw Giddyup, a tiny operation that puts on cozy group rides with a delicious side quest. Read on for some wholesome thoughts on riding bikes and coming together…

“The Altai Project” is a new video from Ricard Calmet and Alba Xandri that chronicles their three-week bikepacking journey across the remote and enchanting Ukok Plateau in Siberia and Mongolia. Find the 20-minute video with photos and a written introduction here…

Hosted by Steven Keyes of Slug Bicycles, the debut edition of Slug at the Seashore united a group of riders from around San Francisco for an immersive weekend of pedaling, camping, birding, and more. Find Steven’s reflection from the event and a moody gallery of photos from Guru Khalsa here…

“El Piri: The Spirit of the Catalan Pyrenees” is a new film documenting the inaugural edition of an 800-kilometer bikepacking adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees. The film focuses on all aspects of the adventure, not just the pointy end, with the hopes of inspiring others to take a chance and embark on life-changing journeys of their own. Watch the full film here…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year because the 2024 edition of Restrap’s Winter Solstice Century is just around the corner! This year, in addition to the badge of completion, they’re giving riders a massive grand prize with gear from GOREWEAR, Exposure, and STYRKR. Read on for more info on the year-end event…

We’re continuing our 2024 Bikepacking Awards by celebrating the individuals who inspired the bikepacking community with their incredible accomplishments and adventures. Additionally, we’ve highlighted the most captivating bikepacking routes we shared this year. Explore all the nominated people, routes, and events here…

“The Outdoor Life” paints an intimate portrait of what it takes to prepare a 13-year-old to ride one of the world’s most physically demanding bikepacking races: the Arizona Trail 800. Watch the film here…

“OnWORD” is an inspiring documentary that follows a group of 10 young people on a momentous 987-kilometer bikepacking journey from Wellington to Wānaka, New Zealand. Read on to find the 20-minute video, a collection of 35mm film photos from the riders, and an introduction to WORD, the organization behind the journey, from founder Ashley Peters…

“Rider Resilience” is a stirring documentary that shares the deeply personal stories of three cyclists who’ve used the bike to help them navigate profound life challenges. It offers inspiring insights into the power of cycling and a poignant reminder of the unseen difficulties people face behind the scenes. Watch the 20-minute film here…

Some say the best camera is the one you have with you. In his latest video, our friend Mikkel Soya Bølstad reflects on that very statement when he realizes he packed the wrong lens for a four-day bikepacking trip in Denmark. The result is beautiful. Watch it and find a brilliant collection of photos here…