Inspiration & Blog

After years of scouting trips, Theo Kelsey-Verdecchia and Glen Quinn recently made their first attempt at riding Glen’s entire 800-kilometer Northwestern Ontario Rambler bikepacking route. Find their report and a gallery of images from a stunning swath of Canadian backcountry packed with geological wonders, lakes, and vistas here…

The Long Traverse documents Christopher Blevins’ FKT attempt and experience on the The Los Padres Traverse route—an 80-mile bikepacking route through one of the most biodiverse areas in California. Learn more about their trail restoration project and watch the full 20-minute film here…

Earlier this year, Diana Davis spent six weeks riding and paddling along the Great Divide with her partner Brett, and she put together this meditative essay on her attempts to find “flow” and be fully immersed in the moment. Find it here, alongside a lovely gallery of Brett’s images from the roads and rivers along the Divide…

Vivid, the latest film project by Montanus, follows Francesco and Giorgio on a two-day bikepacking trip to a remote hut in Italy’s Apennine Mountains retracing their first bike adventure back in 2013. Watch this stunning film here alongside a photo gallery and a writeup about the trip…

The Tour Te Waipounamu is a bikepacking race that travels 1,300km from the northernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island to Slope Point in the south. The organizers put together a film documenting the inaugural event, which is available through Vimeo on Demand as of today. Watch the trailer here and rent the full film here…

Following her ride of the 2021 edition of The Big Lonely, a 350-mile race across Oregon known for its challenging terrain and unforgiving weather, Hannah Dhonau wrote this reflection on how—despite its name—she felt anything but alone while out on the route. Find her story and a gallery of images here…

As he closed out a two-month bikepacking trip across Armenia to scout out a potential new ultra-distance race route, Evan Christenson wrote this reflection on how even a 60-day touring pace was far too quick to soak in the country’s unendingly warm hospitality and staggering landscapes. Read it here, along with an extensive gallery of photos…

After a postponed 2020 event, more than 70 riders showed up for this year’s Pan Celtic Race grand depart, following a 1,240-mile route through Cornwall, South West England, and Wales. The official event video just went live, and you can watch it here…

Auzangate is the latest film in the Shared Territory series, following Justin Balog, Remi McManus, and a their guides along a harrowing route conceived to circumnavigate one of the highest peaks in the Peruvian Andes. Watch the film here alongside an interview with the director and an excellent set of photos from Ian Matteson…

Cass Gilbert and his son Sage head out on an overnighter in Mexico. Their mission? To camp out with a view. Listen to music. Eat tacos, memelas, and ice cream. Spend time together. And feed street dogs…

In Chris Wilson’s latest videos, he and riding partner Rob embark on two weekend bikepacking outings with the intention of catching and cooking trout along the way. And while their plans don’t always come to fruition, they always have a good time. Watch them both here alongside photos and notes about the trips…

Moving Mountains, the latest film from Kona, follows riders Viet Tieu and Khulan Tumen as they traverse the Paparoa Track on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Watch it here and read Viet’s “Love Letter of a Boy’s Journey Home,” which recounts the trip. Plus, find an incredible set of photos by Caleb Smith and more about the route…