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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!
Seeking a winter escape and an exciting new challenge, Henna Palosaari figured out how to haul her surfboard by bike and headed to Spain’s Canary Islands for two weeks of pedaling around in search of waves. Find Henna’s story of first-time surfpacking, insights on how she made it all work, and a dreamy gallery of photos here…
Like a good hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin’s latest piece is short and punchy. In it, he shares a little about his love-hate relationship with pushing and pulling his bike along the trail and reminds us why all the effort is often worthwhile. Find Jacob’s tribute to the hike-a-bike and a lovely gallery of 35mm film photos from steep tracks around Europe here…
In November, Rhys Jones and his best friend took on the 1,000-kilometer Hunt 1000 bikepacking event in Australia. The ride challenged Rhys in more ways than he thought possible, but the positive and memorable encounters with folks along the way more than made up for the difficulty. Find his reflection and photos from the 2023 Hunt 1000 here…
As someone attracted to pedaling at an unhurried pace that allows time to soak in the surroundings and experience the local culture, Ty Domin was initially skeptical about racing the Tour Divide. Still, something compelled him to give a whirl. In this piece, explores the eye-opening experiences that helped him fully appreciate the iconic race’s allure. Read it here…
In this heartfelt piece, photographer Tyler Weber shares the story of taking his two young daughters on an ambitious overnight bikepacking trip in Canada’s Jasper National Park and some of the lessons he learned when things didn’t go to plan. Read “In Admiration of Hazel and Margo” paired with a lovely set of images here…
In the second installment of photographer Ryan Le Garrec’s new “Seven Shots” series, he shares the untold stories behind a set of photos from The Goats bikepacking race in Portugal. Find his latest alternative approach to storytelling featuring seven images and short interviews with Sofiane Sehili and other racers here…
Following the second annual L’Esperit de Girona event in Spain earlier this year, event organizer James Mark Hayden caught up with winner Ulrich Bartholmoes to learn more about his experience. Find an interview with Ulrich and a selection of photos here…
Over the summer, Nathan Khalsa and friends took advantage of the free ferries connecting some of the more than 450 San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state to piece together a beautiful bikepacking journey that soaked in the unique local charm. Find their story and a vivid collection of 35mm film photos shot along their route here…
Evan Christenson continues his recumbent ride around the Netherlands, this time with the tight-knit bohemian group Platte Gang. They pedal into the forest, camp out together, and Evan gets to see what makes this small Amsterdam-based group ride unique. Find his story and some tips from the organizer on leading an inclusive ride in your hometown here…
When Paul Kalifatidi’s sunny solo bikepacking journey through Utah’s Canyon Country took several turns for the worse, he found salvation in the most unexpected of places. Read his story of literally and figuratively digging deep to brave waist-deep snow and bike-stopping mud in hopes of sublime riding just around the next corner here…
“Seven Shots” is a new series from photographer Ryan Le Garrec that takes an unconventional approach to storytelling by exploring the narratives behind a selection of images that might otherwise be rejects. In the first installment, Ryan takes a ride around the French capital with Ritchey’s Fergus Tanaka ahead of the 2023 edition of Paris-Brest-Paris…
As part of a newly established tradition, Rob Wilson and friends rode out for a backyard bikepacking getaway over the summer. In the face of an uncertain future and many life changes among his circle of Millennial/Gen Z friends, he reflects on how bikepacking has helped him stay connected to his youth and the people around him. Read Rob’s story here…
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