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Life on a bike inspiration via videos, rider profiles, news, and stories from around the bikepacking community. Have something to share? Get in touch!
Over the summer, Christopher Schmidt set out to take on the southernmost portion of the Colorado Trail, from Buena Vista to Durango, aboard his fixed gear bikepacking rig. Find his story of seemingly impractical bike choices, trail magic, evading lightning bolts and heavy rain, and more here…
Part three of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards pays tribute to the people who’ve been influential and inspiring in the bikepacking community, the year’s most incredible bikepacking routes, and the most interesting and well-regarded events. Find our picks for the people, routes, and events of 2020 here…
Josh Rizzo learned to sew his own bikepacking bags by following our tutorials, never expecting it to turn into a full-blown passion. In this short video, he shares the story of how dusting off his grandma’s old sewing machine unlocked a newfound sense of adventure. Watch it here, along with a link to our complete list of DIY tutorials…
Seeking a summer getaway, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet headed to the Alps for a two-week ride along the beautiful Hope 1000 route across Switzerland. They shot this 10-minute video as they rode to share their experience. Watch it here, plus photos and a written recap of their trip…
We’re excited to announce Good Night 2020, a local overnighter challenge between December 26th and 31st, inviting everyone to sleep under the stars, have a good night outdoors, and send off an otherwise crappy year. Learn more about the event and how to win one of five new bikepacking bags from Rockgeist while participating here…
Ted King, the fastest rider and current record holder at this year’s Arkansas High Country Race, just released a self-filmed video of his time on the route. Watch it here…
The inaugural Migration Gravel Race will take place in Kenya next year, and photographer Lian van Leeuwen traveled there to meet and ride with the organizers to learn more about the event and its mission. Find her interview with them here, plus a jaw-dropping set of photos shot along the 650km race route…
In the second installment of our 2020 Bikepacking Awards, we honor the creative endeavors of talented bikepackers by showcasing their work with 31 awards in nine different categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find them all here…
República Bicicletas is a custom bike builder based out of Porto Alegre, Brazil. We reached out to learn more about the company and their latest monstercross gravel bike, the Ushuaia. Find their story here, along with a beautiful gallery of photos…
It doesn’t take much to have an everyday family adventure. And yet, it’s easy to sideline the importance of making one happen in the general hustle and bustle of day to day life. Cass remembers the handful of miles he cycled into the desert with Sage, on a short but memorable border city campout; his first overnighter as just father and son. Read about the value of creating such petite but enriching memories, and find tips on what to bring on a similar, pint-sized family campout.
Just released, Badlands (The Film) follows riders along some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe during the self-supported gravel race of the same name. Watch the official event film here (produced by Peter of the Spoon) and find a gallery from the ride…
Earlier this year, Steve from the Hardtail Party YouTube channel joined two friends on a bikepacking trip on the Colorado Trail, riding 75 miles from Silverton to Durango. Watch the video from their trip here…
