Inspiration & Blog

Late last year, Tom Powell returned to Cornwall, England, for a homecoming journey with an old friend along the West Kernow Way bikepacking route. “Anneth” is his heartfelt 10-minute video tribute to home that captures their dreary but joyful winter ride. Find it with photos and a written perspective here…

In David Lamb’s latest video, he takes viewers on a 260-mile bikepacking journey along our Madrean Rugged Ramble route through the deserts and mountains surrounding beautiful Tucson, Arizona. See how he fared on the challenging track and find his insights from six days of pedaling in the cinematic 30-minute video here…

Our latest edition of Rider’s Lens introduces the work of German photographer Alexander Niklass, who takes us on a visual journey from urban rooftops to the rooftop of the world. Explore a colorful collection of Alexander’s work on 35mm and medium format film and learn more about his process, inspirations, and experience of combining bikes and photography here…

Last year, Wiebke Lühmann pedaled from Germany to South Africa, covering 22,000 kilometers and spending more than 400 nights away from home. “A Day on the Road” is a five-minute video that captures the unique rhythm of life in the saddle. Watch it here…

Having ridden quite a few fat-tire gravel bikes in his day, Nic has long pondered what defines the bikes he tends toward. With more than a few thousand miles on these ever-changing, increasingly scrutinized, over-hyped, under-appreciated machines, Nic delved into his mind and enlisted a few others to try and answer the question: What is a gravel bike?

“The Japan Journal” is a new video from Henna Palosaari that traces her 460-kilometer solo ride across the breathtaking Japanese Alps. She climbs misty mountains, soaks in hot springs, and grows a deep appreciation for the many unique cultural aspects that make Japan an ideal bikepacking destination. Find her video, photos, and story here…

For his latest piece, Evan Christenson goes out to Slab City in California to ride with Gregory Rubin, the eclectic bikepacker and bag maker based in the infamous desert community. In Slab City, the land is left to those who’ve squatted it, and what’s grown out of it is a fascinating mix of all things human, art, nature, thievery, and tomfoolery. Urban Desert bikepacking bags have been around for a decade, and we’re excited to spotlight this unique addition to the space…

Since 2012, the Great Southern Brevet in New Zealand has attracted bikepackers from around the world with hopes of completing the stunning 1,100-kilometer route. The participants in this year’s grand depart experienced the classic unpredictable weather the country’s summers are known for, and Rob Dawson was there to capture it all. Watch the 2025 event video here…

“Breathe” is a 20-minute video from Dmytro Prudnikov that captures a north-to-south bikepacking journey across Portugal and into Spain. It’s a visually spectacular collection of moments from more than 1,300 kilometers through some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes. Watch it here…

“The Great Southern Country” is a new feature film chronicling Lachlan Morton’s astounding 14,200-kilometer lap around Australia, during which he set a new Around Australia Record. Watch the full film and find a set of still photos from his journey here…

With the 2025 Atlas Mountain Race officially completed, we’re wrapping up this year’s coverage with an inside look from the event’s media manager, Mel Webb. Find her reflection on the race paired with a selection of stunning photos from Nils Laengner, Lloyd Wright, and Stephen Shelesky here…

Last month, California and New York banned manufacturing and distributing textiles and garments containing PFAS, chemicals commonly found in waterproof-breathable garments. What does this mean for waterproof cycling apparel, the popular membranes they’re made of, and bikepacking gear treated with water-repellent coatings? We spoke to prominent bag makers, fabric manufacturers, and cycling apparel brands to find out…