Bikepacking Culture

In his third and final report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic in California, Evan Christenson rounds up one more medley of noteworthy new products and fascinating people who caught his eye. He also shares a little about his freshly Baja-battered Surly that was on display and a broader reflection on the event. Find it all here…

In Evan Christenson’s second report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic, he wanders around the event grounds and uncovers another assortment of unique people and things, including a wild -15mm stem, a hike-a-bike harness, new grips, tall bikes, several inspiring personalities, and more. See it all here…

The Sea Otter Classic attracts thousands of brands from across the bike industry, and this year is proving that in spades. In part one of our reportage from the 2023 event, Evan Christenson digs up a dozen interesting finds, including bikepacking bags from Osprey, Taco Pedals from Simworks, and much more…

More than 100 cyclists gathered in the Canary Islands to take on this year’s GranGuanche Audax Gravel event, a 700-kilometer self-supported race across five islands. Cynthia Frazier had big goals for this year’s event, and although things didn’t go as planned, she still had the ride of a lifetime. Find her story alongside a video from the event and a beautiful selection of photos here…

Steve Roberts may well have been the original digital nomad. Several decades after his “Computing Across America” tours, we’ve uncovered his offbeat story of living and working from the saddle. You can learn more about Steve and the fascinating computerized bicycles that made his 17,000-mile journey around the United States possible here…

In the latest film from The Adventure Syndicate, “Women on the Move,” a team in Scotland uncovers some fascinating research into clothing patents and reveals an extraordinary hidden history behind women’s sportswear. You can watch the unique 25-minute film, read about the project’s backstory, and browse a gallery of photos here…

Good Night 2022 is a wrap! We’re stoked to report that hundreds of people participated in our third annual year-end overnighter challenge. After going through loads of submissions, we’ve chosen five favorites for the contest portion of the event. Find each of their mini-stories and some excellent photos from Switzerland, Arizona, Germany, California, and the Czech Republic here…

We recently dropped by the Cicli Bonanno workspace in the heart of Berlin to get to know Italian builder Niccoló Bonanno and the standout range of bikes he creates with an unmistakable style that blends his past and present. Find our interview with Niccoló and a vibrant set of images from photographer Stefan Hahenel here…

As we celebrate our 10th year, we’d like to offer a sincere thank you to our readers and members who’ve joined us for the ride. Find that and a brief history of the site, what we accomplished in 2022, and where we see ourselves going in 2023 here…

Our 2022 Bikepacking Awards wraps up with accolades for the individuals who’ve inspired the bikepacking community through impressive feats and amazing journeys. In addition, we’ve awarded the most intriguing bikepacking routes that we published this year. Find all of our nominated people, routes, and events here…

In the second installment of our 2022 Bikepacking Awards, we honor creative endeavors by showcasing the work of talented individuals and teams with 30 awards spanning nine categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find them all here…

Our annual overnighter challenge is back! Good Night 2022 invites everyone to sleep under the stars, have a good night outdoors, and blissfully send off the year between December 25th and 31st. Learn more about the event and how to win one of five great prizes here, including Ortlieb bag sets, tires from Teravail, and a merino wool cold weather kit from Surly…