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While pushing his bike down Fleecer Ridge on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Spencer Dillon found himself wondering, “Why does this road suck?” In this unique essay, Spencer investigates the question and examines some of the many kinds of roads available to bikepackers in the United States and how they came to be. Read it here…

Continuing his foray into bikepacking, Abhirup Bose returned to the Indian Himalayas for a ride through Zanskar with a couple of friends. Find his story of experiencing pure joy and being overwhelmed by his home country’s beauty during their 14-day trip here, paired with another colorful set of photos…

Following beloved bikepacker Iohan Gueorguiev’s death last year, Federico Cabrera organized a tribute ride to carry some of Iohan’s gear down the final stretch of his unfinished journey to Ushuaia, Argentina. Find Federico’s story of his trip to honor Iohan and a stunning photo gallery from Patagonia here…

Looking back on the two months she spent touring the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route last summer, our friend Jessica Shadduck from Ponderosa Cyclery in Nebraska wrote this refreshing piece on what the experience meant to her. Read her candid story of how the 2,700-mile route broke her down and built her back up here…

Following his experience at the 2022 Thunderbolts Adventure in New South Wales, Australia, rider Scott Mattern put together a unique report that weaves the area’s history with a story from the 250-kilometer route. Find it here, paired with a set of images from Ready Aim Media…

The year before his death, Mike Hall, founder of the Transcontinental Race, spoke to George Tyson about what it’s like to run the world’s toughest bike race. The eighth edition of the Transcontinental begins this weekend, and, although Mike’s no longer at the helm, his legacy lives on…

The organizers of the Dark Divide 300 event in Washington State recently put together a scouting party to pre-ride the route ahead of next year’s grand depart. Find a detailed ride report and a wonderful collection of photos from their trip here…

Reflecting on a summer of family bikepacking trips in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands, Gavin Ireland penned this touching letter to his seven-year-old daughter to help preserve the memories of their time riding and camping in nature together. Read it here, paired with a joyous set of photos…

Earlier this year, Josh Meissner and Tina Graf met up to connect offline with no concrete plan beyond riding their bikes and experiencing the stunning landscapes of Saxon Switzerland together. Find the story of their gentle bike wander and a serene set of digital photos and film scans by the pair here…

In part one of two documenting the 2022 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark recounts his time chasing light and finding riders between the mud, mountains, and sagebrush along the iconic and beautiful route. Find his recap and an excellent photo gallery here…

If you find yourself traveling through Mexico City – perhaps to ride one of the routes we’ve posted on the site – you might be surprised how a few days of cycling around the capital will enrich your visit to this beautiful and diverse country. Cass shares his recent experiences there, from trying out its bike-share program and savouring car-free Sundays to enjoying local dirt road day rides and a sunrise coffee outside…

Back for his third attempt at the iconic Scottish bikepacking race, 2022 Highland Trail 550 winner Huw Oliver penned this gripping reflection on his three and a half days on the course. Read on to discover Huw’s unique approach to racing and the lessons he’s learned from the trail, paired with a moody gallery of images by Annie Le…