Life on a bike inspiration via videos, rider profiles, news, and stories from around the bikepacking community. Have something to share? Get in touch!
Summit Road is a stunning 20-mile stretch of gravel that snakes its way through California’s Santa Cruz Mountains, but almost half of it is illegally guarded by metal gates and misleading “no trespassing” signs. In this essay, Aaron Rickel writes about the fight to keep Summit Road public, and the lessons it offers to all public lands users…
In this new film from Freehub Mag, two riders set out on a section of the Arizona Trail and leave time behind. Watch it here and find a nice set of photos from the trip…
We’ve spent a month scouting a new route in Colombia’s Paramos. To cap it off, Lael Wilcox rolled out on a solo mission to set a Fastest Known Time (FKT). Find the route map, her bike build, gear list, and details on her ride…
Intrigued by Tasmania since childhood, Mateo Arango Guerrero finally traveled there with a group of friends to experience it firsthand. Their six-day bikepacking route delivered an unforgettable ride across the island, packed with tough climbs, nights under the stars, and interactions with hospitable locals. Read all about it here…
Deane Parker’s latest video takes us on a two-day bikepacking trip through New Zealand’s dramatic Craigieburn Range. Watch it here, along with a short trip recap and gear list from Deane…
Onboard The Transcontinental Race, a film by Antonin Michaud-Soret, explores the unique experiences of the largest ultra-distance bikepacking race across Europe. To coincide with the film’s release through Vimeo On Demand, we’ve put together a Q&A with Antonin to learn about the project, plus a great selection of photos from photographer James Robertson…
In homage to the fat bike and the places his beloved Pugsley has taken him, Cass spends a day and a night exploring the arroyos of Abiquiu, New Mexico. He shares thoughts on this slow, ponderous, yet poetic beast, whose true potential lies in its mystic ability to open minds, transcend trails, and reveal the most unexpected of places…
We’re excited to see that our friend Bjørn Olson is back with a trailer for his upcoming film, The Friendly Arctic, that follows a spectacular fatbiking and packrafting trip along Alaska’s rugged coast he took with his partner Kim McNett. Watch it here…
Seeking a quieter alternative to the busy roads she encountered on previous bike tours, Alissa Bell took to the byways of Idaho and Oregon for her first bikepacking trip. In this piece, she shares her first impressions and lessons learned as a new bikepacker…
“Ride What Ya Brung” is a new short film that follows Deane Parker as he takes on his first brevet, a 250km event through New Zealand’s scenic Canterbury High Country. Watch it here, along with a short introduction from Deane…
2019 was a big year for Bedrock Bags. Not only did they move into an abandoned junior high school, the Durango-based bikepacking bag manufacturer also launched sister company Nightfall Overland, and one of their employees has started offering creative titanium finishes as Agave Finishworks. We stopped by their beautiful new space to learn what the Bedrock team is up to…
In this Rider’s Lens, we’re showcasing the work of Yorkshire-based photographer Matty Waudby, who shares his motivations for capturing the idiosyncrasies of everyday life and documenting his bicycle travels around the world. Find a selection of his work here…
