Inspiration & Blog

In January 2025, French photographer and filmmaker Joffrey Maluski set out to traverse the Pyrenees on a 750-kilometer journey linking mountain passes, snowy trails, and high-altitude bivouacs. Riding a loaded bike, he also made room for ski touring, paragliding, and even a precarious highline walk. The result is a short film about moving through the mountains at a slower pace, embracing uncertainty, and finding freedom in the depths of winter. Watch it here…

The 1970s transformed cycling in the United States. Spurred by an oil embargo and its economic fallout, the bike boom that took hold in the early ’70s paved the way for American cyclists. Five decades on, the US faces a similar predicament. Amid a global crude oil shortage, Nic explores whether recent events will spark the second great American bike boom or if it’s just another false dawn…

Dan Camp’s latest video is his most cinematically impressive yet, chronicling his 24-day ride across the Atacama Desert on La Ruta de Los Seis Miles. Watch the immersive 90-minute release here…

Thirty-two-inch bikes have had their moment in the spotlight, but skeptics remain. Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs was one of them, until curiosity got the better of him. What followed was an unusually deep dive into the world of all things 32-inch, culminating in building and testing a prototype 32-inch gravel bike. In this fascinating, insight-packed piece, Stephen reveals what he learned along the way. Read the story of Project 32 here…

Josh Ibbett lined up for the inaugural Taurus Mountain Race in Türkiye last month, braving the grueling conditions that ultimately forced the event to be canceled. In this piece, he recounts his ride through the muddy mountains and shares how he unknowingly kept pedaling well after the race was officially called off. Find his story and a 30-minute video recap here…

Ten years ago, Miles submitted his first guest article to BIKEPACKING.com, launching him into an unexpected new life centered around bikes, bags, and camping. Although he’s shared much of what’s happened over the years, some stories have gone untold. To celebrate a decade of bikepacking, he looks back on 10 somewhat embarrassing situations he’s kept to himself…

“Yes Chef” is a new video from Paris-based photographer and videographer Ben Chadourne, featuring Lachlan Morton on his latest impromptu bikepacking trip. Instead of setting a new FKT or another incredible human feat, this video follows Lachlan and his friends on a homemade bikepacking loop in Australia. Watch the 43-minute video below…

Sometimes, the best rides are only loosely planned and left to unfold organically. Joshua Kian and his partner Sarah rolled the dice on a recent journey through Bulgaria’s Rhodope Mountains, where a chance encounter sent them on an unexpected path filled with unforgettable experiences. Read their story of going with the flow and being rewarded for their openness here…

The second annual High Velocity Research brought together tinkerers and hobby framebuilders who transformed piles of scrap metal into one-of-a-kind bikes made to take on a series of wacky challenges. Find a report from the event in Dresden, Germany, plus a full gallery of unexpected creations and scenes from the chaotic, action-packed day here…

In this pair of videos, Julley heads into Mongolia’s remote Khangai Mountains on a mini velo, where isolation, challenging conditions, and the kindness of strangers make for an unforgettable journey. Watch the first two episodes of their unconventional bikepacking adventure here…

Clotaire Mandel’s latest video from his massive around-the-world bikepacking trip follows his time on the Ruta de las Vicuñas, a remote route across northern Chile’s high altiplano. Watch it here…

Old Man Mountain just released a new film project, “Second Growth,” that follows experimental bikepacking team rider Alex Schultz to victory at the 2026 Oregon Timber Trail. Watch the full 30-minute video below…