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The inaugural edition of the Migration Gravel Race took place in Kenya last month, and photographer Lian van Leeuwen was there to document the event. After the race, she caught up with six notable participants to find out what made their experience unique. Find out what they had to say here, along with a gallery of beautiful images from East Africa…
We’re excited to introduce the first group of our 2021 Bikepacking Collective Routes Access Fund awardees. Meet some of the BIPOC bikepackers who’ll be receiving grants and gear to support their upcoming trips here, as well as the panel of judges who helped us select them…
In the latest episode of Rapha Gone Racing, the crew follows Lael Wilcox as she tackles the 358-mile Unbound XL event in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Watch it here, find a gallery of photos, and see the official course route map…
Ultra-endurance cyclist Peter McColgan took on the Caucasus Crossing bikepacking route in the Republic of Georgia back in 2019… on a gravel bike! Watch his video here, which captures some of the dirt roads and singletrack weaving through this magnificent mountain range…
This year’s winning Swift Campout Video Challenge submission captures a laid-back solstice overnighter in the hills beyond beautiful Jakarta, Indonesia. Watch Wira Samudra’s winning entry here…
In the latest film from Montanus, the duo returns to the breathtaking Apennine Mountains as lockdown measures ease in Abruzzo, Italy, allowing for a trip to renew their minds, bodies, and spirits. Watch “Second Wind” here, alongside a collection of photos, a write-up, and details on the gear they used to make it…
Kōpiko is a new film from Deane Parker and Dylan Gerschwitz that shares the candid perspectives of a small group of riders as they twist and turn their way across New Zealand’s North Island during the 1,100-kilometer Kōpiko Aotearoa bikepacking event. Watch it here, along with a gallery of images and an interview with Deane…
Back in October of 2020, downhill rider Darric Roark hiked up, camped on, and descended Mount Elbert on a unique 14,000-foot overnighter. Filmmaker Davis Yates captured the trip in his latest release, Chasing Altitude. Watch it here…
Photographer Martin Lortz and a group of intergenerational friends recently took on the 2021 BT700 bikepacking event in Southwestern Ontario, pedaling through some 760 kilometers of rolling landscapes. Find his story of experiencing highs, lows, and Canadian hospitality here…
Shot during a 1,500-kilometer bikepacking trip, The Old Ghan is a unique short video that captures the sights and sounds of the Australian Outback from the saddle. Watch it here, along with a route map and photos from behind the scenes…
On the King’s Highway is a new short documentary that follows Axel Carion and Jonas Deichmann’s record-establishing 2020 ride of the Jordan Bike Trail, during which they completed the entire 730-kilometer route in an astounding five days. Watch the 16-minute film here…
Having a hard time finding a bike or parts over the last year? What’s the delay, and when can you expect to see more options in your local bike shop? In this video, Neil talks about this unprecedented bike supply shortage, the boom, and talks with several bike and components companies to find out when things will get back to normal.
