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In the first report from his most recent travels around East Africa, Evan Christenson shares a look inside World Bicycle Relief’s operations in Kenya and the on-the-ground impacts its dependable Buffalo bikes have on the everyday lives of the people who ride them. Read their powerful stories of mobility and find a captivating photoset here…
Sneak Peaks is a fixed-route, unsupported, single-stage bikepacking expedition through the Italian Dolomites and Triglav Mountains in Slovenia. Over 130 riders participated in this year’s inaugural event, split between three routes ranging from 500 to 1,100 kilometers. Find two thrilling rider recaps and a stunning selection of photos here…
In our latest Field Trip, Sam Rice and Bec Norman go behind the scenes at Apidura in London. From its Tour Divide origins to becoming B Corp certified, Apidura has helped revolutionize sustainable bikepacking gear. Join Sam and Bec as they explore Apidura’s commitment to longevity, dive into their innovative Revive program, and uncover how they’re reshaping industry standards…
Evan Christenson rides down the street from his childhood home to attend the weeklong race and party series that’s historic in the messenger scene. The North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) proves to be a wild ride. Click through for Evan’s thoughts on mess life and what they can teach all of us cyclists…
In 1953, a group of British scientists traversed the Icelandic Highlands to study and map glaciers. One of the glaciers the Cambridge Langjökull Expedition studied at the time disappeared in 2019. Seventy-one years after that scientific expedition, the Montanus duo circumnavigated the Langjökull glacier and filmed the breathtaking views of Iceland’s second-largest ice cap, which is sadly set to disappear over the next 100 years. Find their film, photos, and kit details here…
In July, filmmaker Mick Turnbull and his partner Danielle O’Hara spent four weeks bikepacking Peru’s soaring Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash routes. They camped under snowy peaks, pushed up breathless 16,000-foot passes, and savored endless descents. Find the 24-minute film documenting their journey here…
What does “slow” mean to you? Part event recap, part reflection, Miles explores building more intention into bikepacking trips through stories and lessons learned from the inaugural Slow Coast qathet, a weekend bikepacking event in British Columbia focusing on community, conservation, and education. Find his takeaways alongside a lovely video recap from Tom Powell here…
Despite not being one to make a big deal of her birthday, Emily Bei Cheng used ringing in her third decade as an excuse to connect with friends around the country, planning five overnight bikepacking trips. Find vignettes from picturesque 30th birthday campouts in New York, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, and Washington here…
“Pilgrimage” is a fresh film from award-winning director Brady Lawrence that follows a group of adventurous bikepackers as they take on the 2024 edition of the Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece. Find the 50-minute film showcasing the exceptional beauty of the 883-kilometer route through the rugged Pindus Mountains and gripping a behind-the-scenes story by Brady here…
Nic Morales had never participated in a bike race and didn’t see the function of having someone else tell him how and where to ride his bike. Yet after years of hearing nothing but positive things about what went on in Stillwater, Oklahoma, he was drawn to their weirdest and newest event, Mega Mid South. In this piece, Nic dives into his journey across the Oklahoma plains and what exactly powers America’s most eclectic gravel event…
In January 2022, ultra-endurance cyclist Miron Golfman embarked on a mission to break the fastest known time (FKT) on the 1,600-mile Baja Divide route in honor of his uncle Bruce after an ALS diagnosis. “Ride to Endure” is a moving 29-minute film that shares Miron’s record-setting ride and his goal to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by ALS. Watch the film and read an exclusive reflection from Miron here…
In this installment of Rider’s Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here…
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