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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 this piece, Ana Zamorano Ruiz reflects on her recent bikepacking trip across Morocco and the unique connections she’s formed with other women despite cultural and language barriers. Find her story of building bonds in the spectacular Atlas Mountains and a vivid collection of photos from her ride here…
In her final piece wrapping up coverage of the 2024 Arizona Trail Race, Eszter Horanyi recounts her personal experience documenting the race and how the unplanned chaos of it mirrors what the riders go through. Find her thoughtful reflection with a final brilliant gallery of photos from all corners of the trail here…
In this piece, Dylan Kentch recounts lessons learned during a 9,600-kilometer bikepacking trip in the Western Australia Outback as he reflects on a white lie he told someone he met along the way. Read his story about a four and a half month ride aboard his custom long-tail fatbike, and find an expansive set of square format photos here…
A year after finishing the Silk Road Mountain race on a cargo bike, Allan Shaw returned to Kyrgyzstan for the third and final installment of his 2024 Mountain Race Podcast series. After producing a daily hour-long episode day to share the racers’ firsthand experiences, he presents a collection of film photos, lessons from more than 200 interviews, and some memorable perspectives from the trail here…
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…
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