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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!
The “Man or Bear” debate recently went viral online, with women sharing their thoughts on whether they’d rather be stuck in the forest with a man or a bear. In this piece, long-term bicycle traveler Laura Killingbeck reflects on the question and adds her unique perspective to the conversation. Read it here…
In the conclusion of his two-part tale from Morocco, Evan Christenson re-rides the same loop around the Atlas Mountains to deliver the 46 portraits he shot during his first spin along the route. He’s met with a mix of familiar and unexpected experiences during his ride. Find the second part of his story and another exceptional photo gallery here…
In part one of this thrilling tale, Evan Christenson returns to Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains to finish a ride that left his bike broken and in the back of a taxi five years ago. This time, he tries to evade police and makes new friends along the way. While on the ride, he contemplates the point of travel and finds a way to give back. Find his story and a spectacular set of photos here…
When Jake Bleggi was asked to shoot engagement photos for a friend in San Francisco, he used the quick trip as an excuse to chase some longtime dreams in the hills beyond the city. Find his short story of an unplanned getaway and an ode to spinning the pedals for whatever amount of time you can here…
Following his ride of the Traka Adventure in Spain despite its official cancelation due to extreme weather earlier this month, Stephen Fitzgerald from Rodeo Labs penned this ambitious reflection on his history with “adventure” as a racer and organizer. Equal parts insightful, captivating, and revealing, this is an expansive piece you won’t want to miss. Read it here…
In the latest installment of Ryan Le Garrec’s “Seven Shots” series, he shares a look back at his time pedaling around Spain and Portugal with Angus Young on his 2022 attempt to set the fastest known time on the 7,500-kilometer European Divide Trail. Find Ryan’s unconventional documentation of the achievement in seven behind-the-scenes frames here…
Allan Shaw and Jenny Tough recently teamed up for their first ultra-distance bikepacking event as a pair, racing side by side in the 2024 GranGuanche Audax Gravel in Spain’s Canary Islands. In this piece, Allan shares his perspective on chasing ferries across five islands together and reflects on how racing in a pair differs from going it alone. Find his story and a set of 35mm film photos here…
Over the winter, Trevor Browne and a group from Panorama Cycles in Canada headed to Maine for a three-day hut-to-hut fatbiking journey through the beautiful Carrabassett Valley. Read on for his story of finding friendship and flow while pedaling along snowy trails through the northern woods with a blissful photo gallery that almost has us missing winter…
In preparation for an imminent six-week bikepacking trip to Peru, Tom Powell and friends recently pedaled out for one last shakedown overnighter to give everything a final check. Find Tom’s reflection on the experience, some last-minute lessons learned, a beautiful set of photos, and a charming short video documenting their night out on Vancouver Island here…
Following his ode to the hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin’s latest short piece shines a light on the many places we sleep while bikepacking. From an ideally situated campsite on a clear night to an unexpected refuge when the weather turns, he pays tribute to our short-term homes away from home and shares a little about his philosophy of embracing whatever comes. Read it here…
Seeking a two wheeled spring break adventure, Cass and his son Sage return to New Mexico after a number of years away, to reacquaint themselves with the city’s bike paths and spend a night under enchanting skies. Read on for a story about a family campout on the Caja del Rio, and a visit to an emporium of preloved outdoor gear that is sure to delight both parents and children alike…
For his first solo bikepacking trip, Tom Norman braved the rugged Baja Divide route in Mexico. His unforgettable ride provided an unending mix of surpassed expectations and dramatic twists and turns amid the unforgiving desert terrain. In this piece, he shares some of the many highs, lows, and surprises he experienced along the way. Find his story and a sensational photo gallery from the picturesque route here.
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