Inspiration & Blog

As riders in the 2026 Pinyons and Pines race in Arizona begin their third day, Wyatt Spalding shares a detailed breakdown of this year’s route and photos from the first two days of the event. Dig into his recap and browse a stunning photo gallery here…

Clotaire Mandel’s latest video from the Andes documents his ride along the Huascarán Circuit and onward to the Peru Great Divide, where towering peaks and endless switchbacks left him speechless. Find the 17-minute video and a collection of photos here…

Is coffee outside an excuse to get out on a morning ride, or the gateway drug to a local overnighter? Cass ponders how small rituals encourage us to slow down and linger, as the Oaxaca Café Afuera Crew heads out to the newly opened Café Cruz de la Peña, lured into a 6,000-foot climb by the promise of the best sunrise coffee and conversation in town…

Irina and Hugo didn’t know each other well when they decided to take on an Alaskan bikepacking trip together last summer. Brought together by a sense of adventure, this unfamiliar duo set off into the wild for the adventure of a lifetime. Their new documentary recounts the trip, with all the trials, tribulations, and spectacular beauty along the way. Watch the full video below…

Episode 35 of Dan Camp’s video series chronicling his ride across the Americas spotlights his final 600 miles of bikepacking the Peru Great Divide. This cinematically rich installment captures Peru’s overwhelming natural beauty and wraps up his many weeks spent on the rugged gem of a route. Watch it here…

White Industries is a precision bicycle component manufacturer based in Sonoma County, California. Best known for its iconic polished cranks, White Industries is just a couple of years away from its 50th anniversary, an impressive milestone few companies of its size have reached. Miles spent a few days exploring the shop, getting to know the people, and learning about their strategies to keep relevant and productive. Find a massive gallery from his visit and learn all about White Industries here…

While bikepacking across the Balkans, Joshua Kian and his partner were introduced to burek, the savory, flaky delicacy that makes for a uniquely satisfying fuel for a long day in the saddle. In this piece, Joshua pays homage to the many delectable pastries they encountered along their route and reflects on how slowing down to enjoy them offered a unique window into local cultures…

When it came time for Britt Walker to retire her trusty tent after more than seven years of service, she felt inspired to upcycle it into a practical mix of bags and other accessories to accompany her on future adventures and in everyday life. In this short piece, she shares an ode to her longtime shelter and a little about the meaningful project of giving it a second, third, and fourth life in new forms…

Following Neil’s final Sea Otter roundup is a video that more specifically addresses the topic of 32-inch bikes. With so much fresh tech centered on the industry’s new favorite wheel size, Neil asked several movers and shakers for their thoughts on where 32” fits into the current market. Watch the full video below for all the answers…

In this cross between a Rider and Rig and Route Report, Cass heads off to ride the epic and wild Vuelta de Citlaltépetl, a loop he’s shared on the site and written about for The Bikepacking Journal, as a yearly bike touring pilgrimage of sorts. This time, he does it in style. Or, at least, in Corey-style, complete with a chimney-equipped hot tent pulled in a trailer by a pink Bike Friday…

Keeping the tradition alive, we put together a special edition of Readers’ Rigs this week: a collection of event attendees and their bikes from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic. The roundup is packed with interesting bikes—and plenty of strong opinions on the emerging 32” wheel size. From a lightning-fast Specialized prototype to a flock of Neuhaus Hummingbirds, there’s a lot to take in. Dive in here.

Part seven of our Sea Otter video coverage wraps up the roundups with an big assortment of standout bikes, clever components, and final takeaways from the show floor. From the eye-catching Sour Pasta Party 32 to low-drag DT Swiss hub internals and fresh gear from brands like Swift Industries, Curious Creatures, SQLab, Ortlieb, and Five Ten, there’s plenty to dig into…