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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!
Last month, more than 60 bikepackers gathered near the Zócalo in the heart of Mexico City to pedal 800 kilometers out of the capital and around active volcanoes, over mountains, and through highlands to the Oaxacan coast. Read more about Tour De Frankie, Mexico’s first and only ultra-endurance bikepacking race, in this reflection from participant Allan Shaw. Plus, find details on the route and a gallery of dreamy film portraits Allan shot before and after the ride…
Earlier this year, 40 bikepackers met up on the sunny island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands for a five-day, mixed-terrain group ride as part of the 2023 Sisters in the Wild Lanzarote Gravel Camp. Find a colorful selection of photos, a recap from the event organizer, and a reflection from one of the attendees here…
In January, Cían Byrne left his home in Ireland and pedaled the length of the Sicily Divide with his mom’s old Olympus Mju II film camera in tow, creating a link between past and present adventures and honoring the person who inspired him to take on such endeavors. You can read Cían’s heartfelt story, watch his 40-minute route guide video, and see a vibrant gallery of 35mm photos here…
Tristan Bogaard was at the 2023 Border Bash Aragon last month, where he was surprised to discover how much he enjoyed the organized event format. He put together a short written recap and a gallery showcasing the couple of days his small group of newfound friends spent slowly winding through the beautiful Spanish countryside. Check it out here…
Eager to combine her longtime passion for bikepacking with her budding love of ski touring, Ana Zamorano Ruiz planned a trip to a backcountry peak in the Pyrenees to try the concept. Find her story of learning to mix bikes and skis and gaining a whole new perspective on the adventure possibilities in her backyard here…
Evan Christenson’s third report from the Baja Divide finds him deep in the desert amid a rotating cast of new characters with diverse, unexpected, and occasionally far-fetched stories that brought their paths together in Mexico. Find a staggeringly beautiful gallery of images and a look at the dynamic tapestry of traveling bikepackers and locals that forms along the route here…
In his second dispatch from the Baja Divide, Evan Christenson peels back the layers and shares more about an unexpected mix of locals and fellow bikepackers he met on his ride across Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Read their stories and join Evan in unpacking some of the lessons he’s learned here, paired with stunning photographs…
Last fall, Micah Fay set out to pedal and paddle the Eastern Divide Trail and Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) by bike and canoe. In this two-in-one report, Micah reflects on the trip, shares his method for portaging the canoe by bike, and offers some perspective from the roads and waterways…
Last summer, Josh Meissner and friends traveled to the Italian Dolomites for a weeklong bikepacking trip without a fixed route or much of a plan, letting their curiosity and the region’s geography guide them. Find an alluring gallery of photos and his story of discovering endless possibilities by looking beyond the predefined GPX track here…
Last fall, Johan Wahl and his partner Jana were finishing a bikepacking trip across Armenia when clashes with neighboring Azerbaijan broke out, sending their ride into an emotional and logistical tailspin. Find their story of navigating the duality of having formed a strong connection with the Armenian people and knowing it wasn’t their place to be here…
In early February, Andrew, Austin, Max, Mike, and Neil escaped winter to ride the Queen’s Ransom, a ruggedly beautiful bikepacking route east of Phoenix, Arizona. Along the way, they experienced outstanding views, incredible light, perfect weather, and plenty of surprises. Watch the video that documents their trip alongside a written reflection from Mike and a beautiful collection of photos.
Transcordilleras is a 1,000-kilometer self-supported bikepacking race across the Andes in Colombia. This year, the organizers offered three-stage, eight-stage, and non-stop versions of the event. Find a report from non-stop race winner Julian Manrique with a beautiful gallery of images from the Transcordilleras media team here…
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