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Stories told behind handlebars from all corners of the globe. Stay tuned for trip highlights, adventure essays, and travel reportage… and if you have a story to share, get in touch!
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Not every journey ends when you get back home, as Joshua Meissner discovered upon his return from a solitary tour around Scandinavia in 2021. Settle in for a thoughtful reflection on the twists and turns that followed his journey and a set of photos from the vast north here…
Following the inaugural Komoot Women’s Rally on the GranGuanche route earlier this month, Mia Altieri reports in with her impressions from the week-long ride around Spain’s spectacular Canary Islands with a group of 40 other women. Find her story with a warm and airy gallery of images here…
Last fall, Miles set off on a last-minute overnighter between three islands off the coast of British Columbia. With nothing more than ferry schedules as his guide, he savored the trip’s slow pace and took time to engage with friendly locals. Find photos, route details, and a reflection from his ride here…
Following a meandering two-month bikepacking journey around Mexico, Evan Christenson shares a series of journal entries and a wide-ranging mix of photos from three states. Find his visual diary and reflections on the many people and places he encountered while pedaling across Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Yucatán here…
When Jacob Martin couldn’t find anyone to join him for his three-month ride of the European Divide Trail, he committed to setting out on the 4,700-mile route on his own. As luck would have it, he met a fellow bikepacker on the very first day, and the pair navigated the entirety of the route together. See Jacob’s story of finding friendship on the trail and a lovely set of 35mm film photos here…
Returning to Morocco to participate in the Atlas Mountain Race for a second time last year, photographer Michael Drummond was intent on taking time to fill in the gaps from his previous experience of rushing along the 1,170-kilometer route. Find his story of slowing down to paint a clearer and more vibrant picture of the country and an expansive gallery of images here…
On Virginia and Logan’s Good Night 2022 campout, they head north through the Mitla Valley to take in some beautiful dirt roads, a chef’s farm-to-table restaurant, an amazing art museum, and the best coco de cremas in the area. Learn more about their route and find some suggestions for how to make group rides welcoming and fun here…
Last summer, Flint Zeigler and his 13-year-old daughter Scarlet took on the full length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, spending 42 days pedaling from Canada to Mexico. Along the way, they strengthened their minds, bodies, and bond with each other. Find a reflection on their ride and what the experience meant to them here…
As an end-of-the-year biking finale, Cass and Sage set their sights on the rugged and imposing Sierra Norte, the high country in which they both love to camp. This time, however, they’d pedal all the way up from their front door, ascending into the misty heavens with the power of their minds, a dozen memelas, 32 marshmallows, Imagine Dragons, two RC cars, and a Magic Bungee. And they ask: What was your first monster climb? The one that made you realise what you and your bicycle were capable of? Read their story here…
After discovering an old box of photographs depicting her late grandfather’s childhood and teenage years in France, Laura Guillet embarked on a tour around the country to seek out the locations where the images were captured. Find the story of her pedal-powered travels back in time in search of a better understanding of her grandfather and his life here…
Cynthia Frazier set a blazing-fast new women’s record at this year’s 1,000-kilometer Across Andes race in Chile, finishing the route in just over 68 hours. Journalist Taneika Duhaney caught up with her following the event to learn more about her preparation, her experiences on the course, and her future aspirations. Read more and find a fantastic photoset here…
Written as a reflection on a failed first attempt to piece together the Chauga River Ramble bikepacking route through South Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, this refreshing piece from Tanner Arrington offers a glimpse into the unglamorous world of route creation. Read it here, paired with a moody gallery of black-and-white images from photographer Jess Peri…
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