Inspiration & Blog

Aly Winkler, now four years past her diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, an eye degeneration disease, is still out there chasing her dreams of seeing the world before the lights go out. Evan Christenson caught up with her for two weeks of pedaling together through the rolling hills and glaciated peaks of Patagonia. Read on to discover Aly’s truly inspiring story…

As featured in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, “Bikepacking The Estrada Real” is a new video from Leonardo Brasil and Adam Pawlikiewicz that chronicles a spectacular 1,600-kilometer journey across Brazil. Find the video, photos, and a written reflection from the duo here…

“Headwinds: Bikepacking the Red Desert” is a 30-minute documentary from Wyoming PBS that follows four riders on a journey across some of Wyoming’s most fascinating and underrated landscapes. From sand dunes to badlands and rugged weather to clear night skies, it gives viewers a taste of the state’s vast beauty and history. Watch it with an introduction from director BJ Klophaus here…

Last year, a decade after their first bike trip together, Tristan Bogaard and his brother met up for another tour, this time along our Altravesur route in southern Spain. Despite all the planning, their ride ended abruptly for reasons Tristan had never thought to anticipate. In this piece, he unpacks the experience and offers advice for anyone riding with a partner. Dive in here…

Neil’s latest video, “Cycling Past the Winter Blues in Rabbit Valley,” is a more emotional view of his recent bikepacking experiences. With so much going on in the world, Neil zooms out and reflects on a recent trip that stuck with him…

The Deth Loop is a 528-kilometer bikepacking route through the most stunning corners of Death Valley National Park in California. Mostly off-road and almost entirely devoid of cell phone service, it’s a true escape into the wilds of one of the most breathtaking national parks in the US. Find a short video from Gregg Dunham with a written story and film photos from Allan Shaw capturing their recent Deth Loop trip here…

Last winter, Chris Wilson and two of his friends traveled south from the Pacific Northwest to tackle California’s Stagecoach 400 bikepacking route. They were dead set on making this a relaxing getaway in the sun—but it didn’t exactly pan out that way. Watch the 40-minute film Chris put together from their ride here…

For years, Liam Adamaitys dot-watched the Hunt 1000 and dreamed of participating. When his brother agreed to join him for the 2024 edition of the race, the pair dove in head-first. In this piece, Liam shares the story of their ride, highlights his experience of navigating anxiety when things didn’t go to plan, and reflects on taking the good with the bad. Read it here…

This winter, Miles, Emily, Joe, and Willie traveled south to Las Cruces, New Mexico, in search of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and the Monumental Loop. They found great riding and a local cycling community that has rallied around the route, creating the backbone for one of their most memorable bikepacking experiences yet. To help share the magic that is the Monumental Loop, Miles takes us on a deep dive into the history of the route, the land, and the community that makes the route what it is…

Antoine Willemart’s latest video documents a 733-kilometer bikepacking trip from Perpignan to Biarritz through the Spanish Pyrenees. Watch the 40-minute release and find a selection of photos from their ride here…

Are our cycling routes and public lands in danger? Last Wednesday morning, Neil woke up to some troubling news that hit close to home. In our latest video, he explores the issue and sits down with his local county commissioner to unpack the challenges facing public lands under the new administration with staffing cuts and the recently introduced Productive Public Lands Act. Watch it and learn what you can do here…

Lehi Cano’s latest video follows his young family on a charming three-day journey around Wisconsin’s breathtaking Madeline Island in Lake Superior. Featuring some lovely music, great editing, and Lehi’s Omnium kid-hauler, it’s a feel-good video that has us excited for summer rides and is well worth the 15-minute watch…