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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!
In part two of his series on World Bicycle Relief, Evan Christenson heads out for a bikepacking trip around Kenya and Tanzania on the Buffalo Bicycle. He rides for weeks, meeting characters and contemplating development and the organization’s role in Africa. Click through for his story and another incredible photo gallery…
Sneak Peaks is a fixed-route, unsupported, single-stage bikepacking expedition through the Italian Dolomites and Triglav Mountains in Slovenia. Over 130 riders participated in this year’s inaugural event, split between three routes ranging from 500 to 1,100 kilometers. Find two thrilling rider recaps and a stunning selection of photos here…
What does “slow” mean to you? Part event recap, part reflection, Miles explores building more intention into bikepacking trips through stories and lessons learned from the inaugural Slow Coast qathet, a weekend bikepacking event in British Columbia focusing on community, conservation, and education. Find his takeaways alongside a lovely video recap from Tom Powell here…
Despite not being one to make a big deal of her birthday, Emily Bei Cheng used ringing in her third decade as an excuse to connect with friends around the country, planning five overnight bikepacking trips. Find vignettes from picturesque 30th birthday campouts in New York, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, and Washington here…
Nic Morales had never participated in a bike race and didn’t see the function of having someone else tell him how and where to ride his bike. Yet after years of hearing nothing but positive things about what went on in Stillwater, Oklahoma, he was drawn to their weirdest and newest event, Mega Mid South. In this piece, Nic dives into his journey across the Oklahoma plains and what exactly powers America’s most eclectic gravel event…
Following an overnight bikepacking trip through the United Kingdom’s storied Peak District, Tom Hill penned this beguiling short piece that’s part tribute to the passing English summer and part ode to the simple beauty of riding and camping with friends. Find his story and a photo gallery you won’t want to miss here…
After realizing that Rene Herse tires are named after passes, ridges, and climbs one can go ride, Henley Phillips put together route around the beautiful Pacific Northwest that linked together as many passes as he could squeeze into a short bikepacking trip. Find his engaging story of connecting six varied passes and some takeaways on what it means to be a “good rider” here…
With the Badlands 2024 event officially finished and over 200 riders completing the 791-kilometer route, Chris Tonge reports on how this year’s race played out. Find his recap alongside a stunning selection of photos by Juanan Barros here…
Part route report and part story, this upbeat piece from Eric Hockman chronicles his ride of our 125-mile Wilson’s Ramble route in North Carolina with a ragtag bunch of friends. As they ride, they savor the region’s unique natural beauty, fly fish in the creeks, stop by some cultural institutions, and meet a heaping handful of menacing canines. Find Eric’s story and a gallery of photos here…
Following his first bikepacking trip abroad, a three-week ride across Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto, Riaz Moola reflects on the bike’s ability to help overcome the fears of the anxious mind and offers some insights on how he learned to embrace the freewheeling joy of traveling by bike despite being a nervous person. Find his illuminating story with a gallery of film and digital photos here…
Seizing an extended window of time off this spring, Max Coleman and his partner Shannon left their home in Adelaide for an 11-day getaway to beautiful Tasmania. With hardly a plan, they spontaneously pieced together a bikepacking route that took them along a lively mix of questionable and unforgettably scenic roads and trails. Read their story of unsolved mysteries, steep climbs, colorful locals, and more here…
In memory of her friend Zoe, Ruby Woodruff recently bikepacked our Tree to Sea Loop in British Columbia, where she found many vivid reminders of how lucky we are to be here. Part route report, part reflection, she shares tales of learning from the trail, meeting unforgettable locals and fellow riders, and feeling Zoe’s guiding presence along the way. Find her story here…