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Sooner or later, things break or wear out. In this short piece, Jacob Martin describes his mindset toward mechanical problems and offers some practical tips for handling them when they unfailingly arise. Read some of the lessons he learned along the European Divide Trail and share a memorable issue or field repair here…
Last year, Weronika Szalas spent 15 days pedaling across Morocco with next to no plan beyond trying to intercept a couple of friends who were also in the country. Her diaries from the trip capture small moments and meaningful interactions and beautifully illustrate how any journey is far more than the sum of its parts. Find her notes and a vibrant gallery of photos here…
Following a 1,200-kilometer ride along the Sounds to Sounds route on New Zealand’s spectacular South Island, Dan Stork penned this reflection on the countless gifts bikepacking has given him, even on rides that might be considered “failures.” Find Dan’s story, brief thoughts on the route, and a colorful photo gallery here…
The Road Holes 200 is an unconventional challenge that seeks to find out if a ragtag group of $200 bikes and their riders can pedal 200 rough-and-tumble miles around Washington. In this piece, creator Alder Threlkeld reflects on his merry group of friends finding the limits of more than just their budget builds. Read it here…
Nearly 150 cyclists, runners, and skiers started the new year by participating in the 12th annual Fat Pursuit event in Idaho, taking on a 60- or 200-kilometer route through enchanting wintry conditions. Photographer Eddie Clark was in the thick of it, and he put together a stunning gallery of photos and a recap of how the event played out…
After a busy end to 2024, Miles reflects on the importance of finding room in our lives for traditions with family and friends. Read on for stories and realizations from the third annual Klunk ‘n’ Float adventure with a collection of photos from the group’s pedal and packraft-powered trip on Vancouver Island, British Columbia…
In September, Sisters in the Wild and Annie Le led a four-day bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, fueled by perfect weather, lots of laughs, spectacular wild camps, and a bit of bog trotting. Find Annie’s thoughts on why guiding a group of women proved so meaningful and a lovely selection of photos here…
As a kid, Evan Christenson was regularly packed into the car for trips from San Diego to Phoenix to see family, blasting through the desert along Interstate 8. In this piece, he loads up his humble bicycle and retraces the route under his own power and on his own schedule, fully experiencing its contours, abundant life, and complex dynamics for the first time. Find his story and a riveting set of photos here…
Hosted by Steven Keyes of Slug Bicycles, the debut edition of Slug at the Seashore united a group of riders from around San Francisco for an immersive weekend of pedaling, camping, birding, and more. Find Steven’s reflection from the event and a moody gallery of photos from Guru Khalsa here…
Following Emily Cartigny’s recent bikepacking trip along the Iceland Divide with her husband, Tom, she reflects on the paradoxical way we often seek out challenging experiences on tour but avoid discomfort at all costs in our everyday lives. She also shares a few surprising lessons from the trail. Find Emily’s story with photos and details on the spectacular route here…
What is the appeal of signing up for a bikepacking event? As there are often no prizes, what do riders go home with? Part event recap, part reflection, Jason Pevey explored these questions at this year’s Escape L.A. bikepacking event in California. Find his story paired with stunning photos by Stephen Shelesky and some of the other riders here…
A decade after his diagnosis, Miles takes a poignant and unfiltered look at how Crohn’s disease has influenced and shaped his relationship with bikepacking and the people around him. Find stories and photos from over the years and learn why bikepacking has been his saving grace here…