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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!
Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan’s latest video documents their time riding the magical Montenegrin coastline, captivated by ancient folklore, pirate dynasties, and the contrasts between abandoned hotels and massive tourist hotspots. Find the 15-minute video, a written report, and some stunning photos from their ride here…
After more than a decade of fast-paced racing and riding all over the globe, Allan Shaw has been learning to slow down and scale back. In “Back to Basics,” he reflects on his ongoing journey of simplification and applies his newfound mindset to a bikepacking trip around Peru. Read it here…
In May, Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs lined up for the 350-mile Pinyons and Pines bikepacking event in Arizona. In this engaging long-form piece, he recounts the blurry mix of endurance, luck, humility, and determination that led to his placing far higher than he initially thought possible. Read it here…
This year’s Escape LA race in California stood out to first-place singlespeeder Alex Kowalski in many ways. Despite having to stuff grass inside his tire to keep rolling, rationing water, and suffering for most of the 300-mile route, he says he’ll be back. Find Alex’s story and a collection of film photos from Gregg Dunham and Luis Sanchez here…
On a recent trip, Anton Wünscher and Fred Leth chased enduro-racing speed and bikepacking spirit, loading their trail bikes and threading 450 kilometers through France’s Vosges Mountains. They sewed sidewalls, rode in the rain, and chased flow on rugged hiking trails turned into bike playgrounds. It’s a proof-of-concept for “enduro-packing” with friends, trails, and just enough hardship to make the highs unforgettable. Find their reflection with a stunning photo gallery here…
Pablo Selman, nuevo en el mundo del bikepacking, aprovechó recientemente la oportunidad de unirse a unos amigos en la Red Feather Ramble, donde aprendió mucho por el camino. Pablo reflexionó sobre el viaje, combinando su experiencia de aprender a conocer un nuevo terreno con una comprensión filosófica de lo que significa recorrer un lugar por voluntad propia. En este relato, las palabras y las fotos de Pablo nos ofrecen una valiosa lección para recordar de qué se trata todo esto…
New bikepacker Pablo Selman recently joined a few friends for a multi-day ride on the beautiful Red Feather Ramble route in Colorado. In this reflective piece, published in both English and Spanish, he delves into themes of movement, camaraderie, and history and shares an evocative gallery of film photos shot on his 1950s camera. Read it below…
Last month, Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation raced the 3,000-kilometer Shaky Isles route along the length of New Zealand, starting at opposite ends of the country. Find a reflection from both of them here, including some insight into the unique logistics of racing in contrary directions and an incredible gallery of photos captured on their rides…
Angela Wang attended the ninth annual Nutmeg Nor’Easter in Connecticut last month, questionably opting to ride the road bike she uses to commute around New York City. In this piece, she shares impressions from the event, a little about the joys and challenges of all-terrain underbiking, and a reminder of the accessibility of adventure…
In this story, Tristan Bogaard recounts a bikepacking trip across Italy’s high passes, quiet villages, and fountain-fed piazzas—first through the quake-scarred slopes of Monti Sibillini, then along Abruzzo’s Wolf’s Lair, where bears and wolves haunt the ridgelines. This is a map of marvel and melancholy drawn by train tickets, brioche breakfasts, and starry campsites—proof that the country’s simplest pleasures still make it special…
Over the summer, Fischer Olpin and Gracee Dalton fulfilled a longtime dream of combining bikepacking and sewing. Their impractical vision took them around Hokkaido, Japan, for an unforgettable adventure. They pedaled from place to place with a full-size Juki sewing machine, stopping to make bags and other gear against a variety of spectacular backdrops. Read about their journey here…
Aaron Arnzen wraps up our 2025 Arkansas High Country Race coverage with a closer look at those who finished and those who didn’t—and why this year’s event saw the highest scratch rate in the event’s history. Find that, and our final gallery of photos from the event here…