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Neil’s latest video is a thoughtful look back at a recent journey along the picturesque Colorado Trail. Reflecting on how his outlook on life, bikepacking, and more has changed as he’s gotten older, it’s an insightful personal story with lessons for everyone. Watch it and find a written version with photos here…
The L’esperit del Bikepacking Startline Bursary aims to increase diversity by providing financial assistance and gear to underrepresented riders at their events. Gabrielle Antoine was a recipient of this year’s El Piri bursary, and she completed the 800-kilometer route across the Pyrenees on her restored 26-inch mountain bike. Find her heartfelt written recap and photos from the journey here…
Leigh Foster’s latest video chronicles a 572-mile ride between Chicago, Illinois, and Saint Paul, Minnesota. By connecting various scenic trails, quiet back roads, small towns, state parks, and stretches along the Mississippi River, Leigh created what he calls the perfect Midwest bikepacking route. Watch the 16-minute video here…
Earlier this year, 100 cyclists from across the globe set out on an extraordinary journey: a 3,000-kilometer crossing of Patagonia, from Chile to Argentina. “Southbound” is a video that documents the inaugural edition of Final Frontier Patagonia, an adventure that pushed human limits and forged lasting bonds. Read a recap and watch it here…
Last year, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet traversed three Central Asian countries, bikepacking some 4,000 hard-earned kilometers across Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Western China. In this detailed report, they recount their dynamic journey and share a sweeping gallery of photos from the rugged region. Find it here…
Produced by the organizers of the Trans Balkan Race, “Connecting Dots” provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to direct a self-supported bikepacking race, what happens when someone breaks the rules, and the pressure of making decisions in real-time. Watch the engaging 30-minute video and find a written reflection from organizer Beatrice Mezzena Lona here…
Three years ago, Emily Heron rode the 1,000-kilometer Tree to Sea Loop on Vancouver Island solo. The anxiety that comes with traveling alone as a woman was intense and occasionally overwhelming. In this piece, she reflects on her experience, framed by the Taylor Swift album that acted as her guiding light, and shares thoughts on what it means to be a badass woman in the outdoors…
Despite being alone on his bikepacking trip to Colombia last year, Paulo LaBerge quickly learned he’d never truly be on his own in the country, thanks to the countless friendly, helpful people who encouraged and guided him along the way. Read his story of an impromptu ride to Bogotá and find a lush photo gallery here…
“Solo Bikepacking Japan” is a 40-minute video that follows creator Paul Fisson on a one-month, 3,000-kilometer ride across Japan, traversing the country’s four main islands. It blends video clips, still photos, and GoPro shots to showcase elements of rural and urban Japan as seen from the saddle. Watch it and find an introduction from Paul here…
The third Fenderfest took place in rural Germany this spring, and Rob van Driel traveled from the Netherlands to attend the special camping edition. In this report, he shares impressions from the event, musings on bicycles and how we relate to them, and a photo gallery from the ride through the serene countryside. Find it all here…
Photographer Eddie Clark wraps up his 2026 Tour Divide coverage with a handpicked selection of his favorite images, reflecting on the landscapes, riders, and fleeting moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. From joyful victories to quiet encounters along the route, his gallery captures the spirit of the Divide, closing with a heartfelt tribute to Alyssa Secreto and a wish for her full recovery after a life-threatening collision near the end of her ride…
Bikepacking can be hard, whether you’re pushing a loaded bike up a hill or dealing with adverse conditions. Among the struggles, it can be easy to lose sight of the enjoyment most of us are seeking when we pack a bunch of camping gear on the bike. In this piece, Miles and Emily share more than a dozen items, ideas, and strategies that all serve a single mission: making bikepacking more fun…
