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As part of a 10,000-kilometer journey around North and Central America, Turkish bikepacker Serkan Yildiz pieced together an off-road track connecting some of our existing routes through Utah’s iconic landscapes. In this piece, he shares the story of scouting it out and learning a few lessons along the way…

Pilgrimage, not podiums. Le Pilgrimage trades finish times for shared meals, tough stages, and the stories riders carry home—Galibier-level grit by day, long-table camaraderie by night. Meet the “Pilgrims,” hear why community beats competition, and feel how a hard ride becomes a lasting tale.

Despite their recent bikepacking getaway to Cyprus being marked by heavy rain and thick mud that made for slow progress, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet found a warmer side of the Mediterranean island. Read on for their story of taking shelter with locals and finding an unexpected way to experience the country…

This spring, Mexican rider Paola Berber participated in Le Tour de Frankie, an 800-kilometer bikepacking race from Mexico City to the Pacific coast in Oaxaca. “More Than Just a Race” is a short documentary sharing her story of overcoming fear, illness, and other hurdles to complete the event. Watch it and find a detailed written recap of her experience here…

“Dad and the Dempster” tells the unexpected tale of Tara Weir’s pedal-powered return to the remote village in Arctic Canada where her father helped put on a legendary Metallica concert three decades ago. Weaving together the past and the present, their 1,000-kilometer ride proved transformative for the pair. Read their story of a cherished father-daughter adventure here…

In “Fellow Rovers,” Jeremy Nolan tells the story of a bikepacking getaway with his dad and reflects on what the short but unforgettable journey meant to both of them. Read his heartfelt tale of midnight animal encounters, punchy climbs, and bonding over a new shared experience here…

Short on time and seeking a logistically easy bikepacking getaway, this spring, Izzy Wedderburn and a friend hopped on a quick ferry ride from England to France for a few days of pedaling along the Petite Tour de Manche route. In this piece, Izzy offers a reminder that even a small trip has the potential to be a big adventure. Read it here…

When was the last time you left your phone behind on a bikepacking trip? Ryzon Off Grid is a unique event that challenges riders to do precisely that. Tristan Bogaard was at the 2025 edition, and in this piece, he reflects on the experience of navigating from Cologne to Amsterdam over four days using only road signs, landmarks, and local knowledge. Find out how he fared here…

For Melissa Lugo, participating in this year’s WeedSac event in New Mexico for her second bikepacking trip ever reinforced that traveling by bike is as much about the adventure as it is about connecting with the land and its history. Find her reflection from the 2025 WeedSac paired with a selection of photos by Jeremiah Curtis here…

The youngest riders at this year’s Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race in Arizona were McKenna Marino and Cruz Blue, both just 16 years old, and they completed the 340-mile route in a field where half the riders scratched. Find post-race reflections from both riders paired with a stunning set of photos from Wyatt Spalding here…

The Stagecoach 400 is a beloved annual bikepacking race in sunny Southern California that’s been challenging and inspiring riders for nearly 15 years. In this piece, founder Brendan Collier reflects on the event’s ongoing history and how it has evolved to keep pace with our ever-changing world. Read his perspective on the Stagecoach’s past, present, and future here…

While bikepacking through the Balkans and the Caucasus last year, Weronika Szalas lucked her way into a couple of unplanned opportunities to experience the landscape by horseback. Find her story of how two chance encounters led to unforgettable experiences in Albania and Georgia here…