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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!
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…
The second video of Ilse and Ryan “Kodak” Brown’s bikepacking journey from Argentina to Alaska documents their experience heading north through Patagonia. Watch the 36-minute video, read a short reflection from Ryan, and find stunning photos from their trip here…
In our third and final installment of Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, we take a look at some truly magnificent framebuilders and bikes, including builds from Brian Chapman, Peter Weigle, and Stephen Wood. Plus, find some exciting new products from Velo Orange, Stan’s, and others here…
In the second installment of our Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, Nic takes to the show floor to highlight more interesting new custom bikes, components, and accessories. Dig into his second batch of finds here, featuring stunning work from Wake Robin Cycles, King Fabrications, Memento Cycles, and more…
The Philly Bike Expo 2025 took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, where 165 exhibitors had their incredible work on display. We sent editor Nic Morales to the show to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup of finds here…
In 2020, Buck Miller, Ryan Atkins, and Eric Batty set out to tackle Canada’s 721-kilometer Wapusk Trail from Peawanuck, Ontario, to Gillam, Manitoba. Five years later, you can finally watch the 30-minute film they produced from the remote expedition. Find it with a stunning collection of photos and a daily journal here…
In his latest profile of cycling manufacturers in Germany, Josh Meissner takes us on a tour of Tout Terrain, which has been designing and assembling expedition-ready bicycles for world travelers since 2005. Despite no sparks flying on their lean shop floor, the extensive engineering that goes into these singularly rugged touring bikes turns out to be well worth a closer look…
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…