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What is Bikepacking?

Simply put, bikepacking is the synthesis of mountain biking and minimalist camping; it evokes the freedom of multi-day backcountry hiking, with the range and thrill of riding a mountain bike. Click the link below to find out how to start. Start Here

How to Bikepack.

Broadly speaking, there are three bikepacking genres to choose from – Multi-day Mountain Biking, Ultralight Race & Gravel, and Expedition & Dirt Touring. Click the link below to learn about each. Learn More

Where to go.

As important as it is to have a reliable bike and pack as light as you can, choosing the right route is perhaps the key to your enjoyment. Visit this section to learn how to choose a route, and some insight into navigation. Learn More

When & How Long?

The average bikepacking trip should be based around riding between 25-75 miles (40-120 km) per day, depending on the weight of your load, the difficulty of the terrain ... Learn More

The Routes Map

We have ~100 routes on our worldwide bikepacking routes map. Cick the link to see them plotted or select from the links to the right to filter. View The Map

Classic Routes

There are some routes that are made classic by their sheer perfection, and others by races. View The Classics

The Bikepacking Journal is our printed collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography.
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Issue 05 is a bit different from the others before it in that the pandemic left an unmistakable mark throughout its pages...

Issue 04 explored themes from hair-raising tales of perseverance, to stories of lighthearted misadventure, to meditations on culture and politics...

Issue 03 marked another continuation of our mission to push beyond simply sharing inspiring stories and photography...

‘BikePackRaftFishing’ Video, by Mike Curiak

Inspiration / Bikepacking Videos

Looking for a new multi-sport hobby? Ever heard of bikefishing? How about ‘BikePackRaftFishing’?

compose Logan Watts
time Sep 7, 2015
comment 1

Here is a neat and incredibly relaxing little film by Mike Curiak that will make you want to pack your bike and head for a remote stream. Mike shot the footage during a weekend in the Colorado high country with a fatbike, fly rod, and packraft. MFR stand for ‘Mesa Fish Ride’, in case you were wondering.