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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!
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…
As the recipient of this year’s El Piri startline bursary, Zoë Hyatt found her way to the start of her first bikepacking race. Despite riding totally self-supported, what stood out was the amount of support she received in such an unexpected space. Read a reflection of her experience at the 2025 El Piri event in Spain here…
Last year, Markus Kauf was the last to finish the inaugural Sneak Peaks in Italy, but he returned this year to tackle the new 1,100-kilometer route, complete with a 3,100-meter pass and a 22-kilometer hike-a-bike. His story is an honest account of patience, problem-solving, and why a bikepacking expedition can be more challenging and rewarding than any race. Find it paired with a stunning selection of photos from the event here…
The second annual Slow Coast event brought together 50 riders for a fun-filled bikepacking weekender linking the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Discovery Islands. After some pondering, Miles wonders where the event fits between a group bikepacking ride and a guided trip and whether it should be considered bikepacking at all. Find his reflection centered around these questions with photos here…
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