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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 insight-packed piece, Mia Altieri reflects on the experience of pedaling off on a grand solo adventure only to develop a deepened appreciation for the subtle beauty of her backyard and the richness of her community at home. She also offers advice for organizing group rides and lessons from a women-led campout. Read her story with photos from the idyllic German countryside here…
After being rejected due to high winds and sleet, four friends returned to the White Rim Trail in Utah last month to take another shot at the iconic route. Find a post-ride reflection from Rodeo Labs founder Stephen Fitzgerald, notes on the ideal bike for the route, and a trip video with insights into shooting it using only an iPhone here…
Tristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló recently pedaled the rugged GR247 route in Spain, which they tailored to their liking when the going got too rough, leading to some unexpected animal encounters and serendipitous interactions with locals. Read their story with a photo gallery and a 17-minute companion video here…
Conan Thai attended the 2023 Nutmeg Nor’Easter in Connecticut for a weekend of riding, camping, and community events. He put together a reflection on filling his cup by pedaling through the forest and savoring slow moments with newfound friends. Find his story and a vibrant gallery of images here…
Following the inaugural edition of the MADE Bike Show in Portland this summer, a group of exhibitors pedaled off on a low-key campout organized by SimWorks to unwind and spend some time together outside of the hectic event. In this piece, Erik Fenner from Old Man Mountain shares some words accompanied by photos from builders Curtis Inglis, Jeremy Sycip, Tom La Marche, and others…
With their infant daughter in tow, Lucas Milliard and Clémentine Bourgues bikepacked a modified version of the Grande Traversée du Jura in France last year, savoring the sights and sounds of the charming region as a new family. Find a report from their unforgettable 11-day trip here…
Earlier this fall, Miles, Nathan, and Justin set off on the second annual Klunk ‘n’ Float. As is becoming tradition, they rode questionable vintage mountain bikes laden with packrafting gear, followed a route with many unknowns, and accepted that there would be some hike-a-bike. It was shaping up to be easier than 2022, until it wasn’t. Find their story here…
Seeking a low-key getaway through the areas surrounding San Francisco, friends Ben Smith and Paul Kalifatidi took on the 160-mile Bay Area Triple Crossover bikepacking route. Calamity ensued before they’d even started pedaling. Find their highly entertaining tale of navigating skunks, nude beaches, and simple math here…
In this short piece, Johnny Price shares the story of meeting his partner, Alexandera Houchin, through their shared love of the Arizona Trail Race. He also shines some light on the unique dynamics of competing alongside someone you care deeply about and offers a broader reflection on his appreciation for the spectacularly beautiful but equally demanding trail. Read it here…
Trail treats or bikepacking bliss? In this report from the UK, Cass wrestles with his love of bikepacking and equal fondness for trail riding. Do you stop and go, or flow? Perhaps, he concludes, the answer is to do both, on the very same trip. Find his story here…
Following a surgery that left him unable to sit comfortably on a standard bicycle saddle, Evan Christenson’s restlessness led him to buy a second-hand recumbent on a whim. Find his story of loading it up, learning to ride again as he went, and seeing things from a fresh perspective on a laid-back journey across The Netherlands here…
Over the summer, Tara Weir completed the 1,000-kilometer Kenya Bike Odyssey, a bikepacking route that starts in Nairobi and takes riders on a tour of the East African country’s diverse landscapes and unique wildlife. In this report, she shares an honest reflection on the joys of experiencing a new country from the saddle and the unfortunate realities that solo women sometimes face while traveling. Read her story here…
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