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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!
Earlier this year, 40 bikepackers met up on the sunny island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands for a five-day, mixed-terrain group ride as part of the 2023 Sisters in the Wild Lanzarote Gravel Camp. Find a colorful selection of photos, a recap from the event organizer, and a reflection from one of the attendees here…
Ryan Le Garrec’s latest film, “The Easiest Crossing in the World,” shares intensely contrasting vignettes from his trip around Morocco at the start of this year. With no plan or route, his time pedaling through the mountains and deserts took him to places well beyond the usual tourist circuit, revealing a dizzying mix of harsh reality and immense beauty. Find the film, photos, and a reflection from Ryan here…
In January, Cían Byrne left his home in Ireland and pedaled the length of the Sicily Divide with his mom’s old Olympus Mju II film camera in tow, creating a link between past and present adventures and honoring the person who inspired him to take on such endeavors. You can read Cían’s heartfelt story, watch his 40-minute route guide video, and see a vibrant gallery of 35mm photos here…
Inspired by Wes Anderson, no doubt, “The Balkans Mirage: A Journey on Wheels” is an incredibly fun new film directed by Nicolas Bellavance, documenting four friends on a highly entertaining trip through the beautiful Balkans. Watch the 11-minute film here…
Tristan Bogaard was at the 2023 Border Bash Aragon last month, where he was surprised to discover how much he enjoyed the organized event format. He put together a short written recap and a gallery showcasing the couple of days his small group of newfound friends spent slowly winding through the beautiful Spanish countryside. Check it out here…
Eager to combine her longtime passion for bikepacking with her budding love of ski touring, Ana Zamorano Ruiz planned a trip to a backcountry peak in the Pyrenees to try the concept. Find her story of learning to mix bikes and skis and gaining a whole new perspective on the adventure possibilities in her backyard here…
Kombi Creative’s latest film, “Relentless Ride,” shares the story of the 2021 Arkansas High Country Race as riders push their limits and discover what their bodies and minds are capable of. Read a behind-the-scenes perspective on the film from rider Seth Wood, watch the trailer, and find a link to the full film on Vimeo on Demand here…
Evan Christenson’s third report from the Baja Divide finds him deep in the desert amid a rotating cast of new characters with diverse, unexpected, and occasionally far-fetched stories that brought their paths together in Mexico. Find a staggeringly beautiful gallery of images and a look at the dynamic tapestry of traveling bikepackers and locals that forms along the route here…
“The Pink Dots” is a new video from Annie Le that focuses on the women who took on the 2022 edition of the iconic Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race in Scotland. Rather than highlighting only the racers at the front of the pack, Annie set out to share the stories of riders from across the field, including those with differing definitions of success. Find the video, photos, and a written introduction here…
In “Sloppy Joe (with Cheese),” Neil Beltchenko takes viewers on a bikepacking trip to Moab, Utah, where Mother Nature served up a generous helping of the elements and a reminder that things are never guaranteed to go to plan. Although his group’s time on the trail left them soaking wet and covered in mud, it was a lesson in seeing the beauty behind even the messiest of experiences. Watch it here…
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…
We’re proud to present “Broken Bike Blues,” a stirring film from Brady Lawrence that shares the story of his dad’s recovery and return to cycling after a tree fell directly on him while he was out on a ride. Join Brady and his dad, David, on their first bikepacking trip together through North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains in the 10-minute film here…