Inspiration & Blog

Over the summer, Huw Oliver and Annie Le returned to the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of mainland Scotland for a bikepacking and packrafting trip that offered unique access to isolated beaches, remote bothies, and up-close encounters with wildlife. Find their story of combining boats and bikes to find beauty at the edge of the map here…

Josh Ibbett and Rich Rothwell recently spent two days riding the Cairngorms Loop in Scotland. With the help of master filmmaker Ryan Le Garrec, Josh put together this nice video showcasing their experience on the route…

We recently toured the Kitsbow facility and got a crash course on what it means to make clothing in the USA and be on the cutting edge of compostable (and minimal) packaging, sustainable manufacturing, and revitalizing the lost textile industry in a western North Carolina trail town. Read all about that, plus mini-reviews of some of our favorite Kitsbow gear and how to get a discount on their apparel through our Bikepacking Collective membership…

“A Volta Em Minas” is the story of two friends on a 1,500-kilometer ride across the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in search of the most important thing in the world. Watch the film, enjoy a fantastic gallery, and find out what gear filmmaker Fernando Biagioni used to make this poignant piece that reflects on the history, culture, and nature of Minas Gerais…

The latest film in Rapha’s “Gone Racing” series follows Lael Wilcox’s most recent attempt to set the new fastest known time on the iconic Tour Divide route earlier this summer. Watch the entire 22-minute film here, and find a gallery of photos from behind the scenes…

Last summer, the Coyote Collective team set out on a Fastest Known Time attempt to link together all of the 14,000-foot peaks in California under their own power. The group covered 800 miles on bike, 100 miles on foot, and racked up nearly 100,000 feet of vertical gain. Watch the 35-minute film documenting their adventure here…

Lael Wilcox reports in from the final days of the 2021 Women’s Komoot Torino-Nice Rally to share more impressions of her time spent riding along the Italy-France border with a group of around 20 other women. Find her story and a phenomenal gallery of images here…

Cycling UK and OS Maps just launched a new film on how to wild camp responsibly. Featuring Vedangi Kulkarni—the youngest woman to cycle solo around the world—this short video shows would-be wild campers how to leave the countryside as they found it, or better…

In her first report from the 2021 Komoot Women’s Torino-Nice Rally, Lael Wilcox shares a heartfelt update on her first few days of riding through the mountains between Italy and France with an inspiring group of 20 other women. Read it here…

Our friend Chris Wilson took on the Mount St. Helens Epic Weekender route a couple weeks ago and made a great video to document the ride. Watch it here and find a few photos he took along the way…

Our friend Jon Yazzie from Dzil Ta’ah Adventures is featured in this beautiful film documenting his journey back home to connect with his Native land through bikepacking and ultimately find his place in the world…

Transibérica Ultracycling just released the official film for the 2021 Badlands event, a 450-mile race that follows some of the most remote and challenging terrain in Europe. Watch the 14-minute film here, along with a gallery of photos…