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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries.
Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
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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!
El Piri is an 800-kilometer gravel adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees, starting and finishing in Girona, Spain. Nearly 70 riders showed up for the inaugural event last month, and among them was Paula Soler, an artist, ultra cyclist, and bike messenger from Barcelona. Find Paula’s reflection and photos from the event with additional photos from photographer Lloyd Wright here…
Seeking a short getaway near their home in Spain, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet recently pedaled a five-day route that combined segments of the Montañas Vacías XL and Ibérica Norte Loop into a picturesque circuit. Their ride took them up high passes, through lush vineyards, and into charming small towns. Find their story of dodging storms on a memorably beautiful adventure here…
Are we getting lost often enough? Exploring more mindful navigation, Josh Meissner joins a mysterious gathering on the outskirts of Berlin called SteppenLOST. Join him as he gets turned around in the forest, and find a delightful set of photos from the event here…
After years of putting off participating in the storied Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race in Scotland because she thought she wasn’t capable enough, Jenny Tough finally lined up for the 2024 edition of the race this spring. Find her uplifting story of persevering through the demanding course to quiet the voices of self-doubt alongside photos by John Summerton here…
In an expansive part one documenting the 2024 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark shares his experience of chasing fast riders and capturing moments in the fleeting light from the tall grass and sagebrush along the iconic and storied route. Dive into his recap and explore an excellent photo gallery here…
After spending 10 days out on the remote Hellenic Mountain Race route in Greece with a voice recorder and an old film camera, Allan Shaw takes us along for the journey of documenting the nearly 900-kilometer bikepacking race as a podcast host and photographer. Find his gritty black-and-white snapshots and field recordings from the experience here…
In this piece, Joe shares a trip report of making new friends and riding Bike Friday’s all-terrain All-Packa folding bicycle in Montana last autumn before forbidding weather ended the bikepacking season. The party of four—which included Willie Hatfield, the bike’s lead designer—were all on the mini-velos. Along the way, Joe offers further thoughts on the prowess of 20” wheels…
One thing all riders need to sustain their trips is fuel, and the latest short piece Jacob Martin cooked up explores the topic of bikepacking food. Read about the foods he eats to keep the pedals turning, find the story of his best camp meal ever, and share your go-to snacks and recipes here…
In this story, Frances Hacker looks back on a moment during the final stretch of the 2023 Colorado Trail Race when they were forced to reckon with a dying battery and the significance of their purple dot on the map. Read about Frances’s race experience and how registering for the CTR as a non-binary rider was a monumental decision…
Meghan Cason and a group of 15 femme/trans/women/nonbinary riders from Wild Wolf Cycling Collective recently took on a version of the Owen’s Valley Ramble bikepacking route. After the ride, Meghan wrote this reflection that weaves the experience with themes of the region’s complicated history, resource mismanagement, and striking natural beauty. Read it here…
After retiring from his high-stress career as a firefighter and first responder, Chris Christie set out on a head-clearing bikepacking journey along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Canada and Colorado. In this piece, he celebrates the start of a new chapter and reflects on how riding can be a tool to help manage mental health and build resilience to combat the mounting anxiety of daily life. Find his story and a remarkable gallery of images here…
Following a two-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Matt Bark reflects on the value of following established routes versus the potential risks and rewards that come with charting your own path. Find his story of finding the right balance, making new connections, and embracing spontaneity here…
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