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Alaskan adventurers Bjørn Olson and Kim McNett take on another fatbike and packraft expedition entirely above the Arctic Circle. This time, they connect the last remaining segment to form a contiguous route from just south of Homer to the very top of the state. Watch it here…
To celebrate 200 Reader’s Rig posts, we’re looking back at some of our favorites from over the years. Check out our team’s hand-picked selection of beautiful bikes submitted by our readers around the world here…
Greg and Victoria are back with another video chronicling their long journey from Arctic Alaska down to Patagonia. In this episode, they wrap up the Dalton Highway amid a scourge of mosquitos, find their fair share of hills and rain, and Victoria celebrates a birthday. Take a look here…
On the heels of the second edition of the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco last month, organizer Nelson Trees put together a candid and gripping behind-the-scenes look at some of the most dramatic moments and highlights of the race. Find his unique perspective here, paired with a brilliant set of images from photographer Ariel Wojciechowski…
Erick Cedeño recently finished a 41-day, 1,900-mile journey retracing the Buffalo Soldiers Bicycle Corps’ historic 1897 expedition. We had the opportunity to see him speak about this trip yesterday, and it was one of the most impressive bike travel presentations we’ve ever seen. Find out why and watch the video about his trip here…
In the eighth and final episode of the Loam and Gravel Society video series from Old Man Mountain, host Karl Kroll brings his sister Katja on her very first bikepacking trip. Watch as they ride through Black Rock in northern Nevada here…
Bikepackers are often drawn to the challenge of riding from Oaxaca’s rugged sierras to the pounding surf of the Pacific coast. But staying within its more mild-mannered valleys can be just as appealing, especially for family rides. Cass and his son Sage head out into the Valle de Elta, where dirt roads, experiential learning, and culinary delights await…
Photographer Tristan Cardew just published an in-depth look at his first ultra-distance bikepacking race, the 2022 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Watch the full hour-long video here…
In our latest video interview, Neil sits down with Eddie O’Dea, the first person to complete the 6,000-mile Eastern Divide Trail (EDT), the longest bikepacking route in the world. This is a must-watch interview for anyone interested in tackling this monumental route…
Over the summer, Huw Oliver finished first in the 2022 edition of GBDURO, a 2,000-kilometer self-supported race across Great Britain between Land’s End and John o’ Groats. Along the way, he found a deeper connection to ultra-racing and his home country while barreling across its diverse landscapes. Find his story and a gorgeous selection of images here…
The Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer race through the Czech Republic. There were more than 100 riders from eight countries at this year’s event, the fastest of whom finished in under three days. Niels Ihrman put together a diary-style report from their ride with a lovely gallery of photos from the organizers. Check it out here…
Early this year, Rachel Walker and the crew from Vetra Bikes in Berlin escaped the cold and grey on a 10-day bikepacking journey through the spectacular volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. Find a story from their travels through time and across the island’s many craters, caves, and cliffs here…