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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!
Sam Erhard, a graduate at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, designed a unique collection of modular bikepacking frame bags as part of his senior design thesis. We reached out to learn more about the program, the bags, and his inspiration for the project. Find details (and a video Sam produced) here…
Lael Wilcox placed second and was the first woman to cross the finish at this year’s 1,700-kilometer PEdALED Silk Road Mountain Race. We had the chance to catch up with her just after the race to ask a few questions about the route, her gear, and the people she met along the way…
30-year-old Slovakian Jakub Sliacan won this year’s 1,700-kilometer PEdALED Silk Road Mountain Race. We had the chance to catch up with Jakub at the finish line to ask a few questions about the race…
Joachim Rosenlund, his wife Melanie, and their 11-month-old daughter Alva head out on a New Zealand adventure in search of their first quiet time as a new family. Read on for their story of balancing expectations with reality and discovering small surprises while pedaling with a little one…
We Are One Composites has been manufacturing high-quality carbon bicycle rims since 2016 in Kamloops, British Columbia. We stopped by their small facility for a quick tour and and a chat with owner Dustin Adams. Plus, some thoughts on the new 27.5+ Convert wheels and Da Package bar and stem…
Escape to Catalina, the latest episode in Kitsbow’s 36 Hours series follows three friends—who live in different corners of the US—that get together for a bikepacking trip around Catalina Island, a short boat trip away from Los Angeles. Watch the video here…
Rugile Kaladyte is part of the media team following and documenting the 2019 Silk Road Mountain Race. In this first of several reports from the field, she provides a detailed account of the race from days 1-4 alongside an incredible photoset…
Three Norwegian friends tackle North America’s newest premiere long-distance mountain bike route, the Oregon Timber Trail. Watch their video here and check out their detailed pack list…
Wahoo just released “Leave It on The Road: Shinrin-Yoku,” a beautiful short film following ten riders on a tour through Japan to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. Watch the film here and find a collection of photos from the trip…
Rideable is a new film from Steven Mortinson that follows two friends on cheap bikes hauling a surfboard 250-miles around Oregon in search of idyllic surf spots. Check out the online premier here. Plus, find a Q&A and some behind the scenes photos from the filming…
In our 2019 Colorado Trail Race photo gallery, Eddie Clark brings us into this year’s race with another amazing set of images. Here’s the full gallery, Eddie’s commentary from the experience, and a brief recap of the race…
While bikepacking Oregon’s Big Country, Tomas Quinones discovered and rescued a 73-year-old man who was dehydrated and incapacitated after surviving four days in the high desert. Here’s the full story in Tomas’ words, photos, and a video news report…