Inspiration & Blog

A new video that captures why Argyll “Scotland’s Adventure Coast” is an awe-inspiring setting for bikepacking. At 655 km (407 miles) the new Wild About Argyll Trail is Scotland’s first long-distance, gravel-specific bikepacking route…

Daniel Wilhelm rode a large portion of our Altravesur route through southern Spain back in October. With great weather and tapas fueling the way, he went from Malaga to Valencia in 12 days. Here is his ride gallery from the trip…

A short film about a bikepacking and fly fishing along the Tahoe Rim Trail in the Sierra Mountains…

With 2017 in the history books, here’s our final reflection — a list of the 12 articles from 2017 that garnered the most likes and shares by our readers…

Your comments and discussion play a major role in what makes this site special. From helping keep routes updated, to offering valuable opinion on the topic at hand, we are grateful for every last one. As a nod to our appreciation, here is a list of the top 12 most commented posts of 2017.

Part three of our 2017 Bikepacking Awards honors the people who have been instrumental in the bikepacking community with inspiring trips and acts of good will as it relates to bikepacking. In addition, we’ve awarded the incredible routes and rides that people have created and shared for others to enjoy…

In part two of our 2017 Bikepacking Awards triptych, we recognize gear that’s made a lasting impression in categories, including ‘Best New Component’, ‘Best Tools’, and ‘Top 5 Bikepacking Bikes’, plus thoughts on the bikes that capture our interest most for 2018..

In celebration of another great year for the bikepacking community, we’re happy to announce our 2017 bikepacking awards. Part One of three honors the creative arts, showcasing talented bikepackers with 24 awards in 6 categories, including ‘Best Short Film’, ‘Best Trip Photography’, and best art…

There are countless sound arguments against this article’s title: Consumerism begets waste. Materialism amplifies economic inequality. Supporting corporations is unsustainable. Better to use what you have. Etc. But given the outdoor gear industry’s position and reach, as evidenced in the aftermath of last Monday, consider this…

420 miles, countless passes, every night in a bivvy bag, and endless climbs with incredible views. Watch as the crew from TRPN tackles the ultimate cross-Alps adventure, the GR5 from Geneva to Nice…

Remember “Not Far From Home”… released exactly one year ago today? Well, Kona and Erkki Punttila did it again. And the sequel “Destination North” is equally as enchanting. A must watch film and mesmerizing photoset from a trip even further from home… in Finland’s great north Lapland.

Six riders set off to bikepack a portion of the VMBT through Virginia’s Ridge and Valley region. Along the way they met some incredible fall foliage and crazy weather… and brought back photos and a short film to tell the tale.