Inspiration & Blog

“The Outdoor Life” paints an intimate portrait of what it takes to prepare a 13-year-old to ride one of the world’s most physically demanding bikepacking races: the Arizona Trail 800. Watch the film here…

“OnWORD” is an inspiring documentary that follows a group of 10 young people on a momentous 987-kilometer bikepacking journey from Wellington to Wānaka, New Zealand. Read on to find the 20-minute video, a collection of 35mm film photos from the riders, and an introduction to WORD, the organization behind the journey, from founder Ashley Peters…

“Rider Resilience” is a stirring documentary that shares the deeply personal stories of three cyclists who’ve used the bike to help them navigate profound life challenges. It offers inspiring insights into the power of cycling and a poignant reminder of the unseen difficulties people face behind the scenes. Watch the 20-minute film here…

Some say the best camera is the one you have with you. In his latest video, our friend Mikkel Soya Bølstad reflects on that very statement when he realizes he packed the wrong lens for a four-day bikepacking trip in Denmark. The result is beautiful. Watch it and find a brilliant collection of photos here…

Twenty-year-old Dartmouth junior, Bond Almand, recently broke the Pan-American Cycling record by riding from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego in just 75 days! Read on for more on Bond’s amazing feat…

La Huella del Oso, “The Bear’s Footprint,” is a bikepacking loop in Asturias, Spain, that was designed to show riders an area where Cantabrian brown bears once roamed wild. To kick off the new route, Tristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló put together this video. Watch it here…

Following Emily Cartigny’s recent bikepacking trip along the Iceland Divide with her husband, Tom, she reflects on the paradoxical way we often seek out challenging experiences on tour but avoid discomfort at all costs in our everyday lives. She also shares a few surprising lessons from the trail. Find Emily’s story with photos and details on the spectacular route here…

What is the appeal of signing up for a bikepacking event? As there are often no prizes, what do riders go home with? Part event recap, part reflection, Jason Pevey explored these questions at this year’s Escape L.A. bikepacking event in California. Find his story paired with stunning photos by Stephen Shelesky and some of the other riders here…

With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs…

“Iceland: A Winter Crossing” is intrepid French bikepacker Joffrey Maluski’s third video, and it follows him on a 1,000-kilometer fatbike journey across Iceland’s three largest glaciers with a sled in tow. Watch the 18-minute release and find an impressive gallery of photos here…

A few weeks ago, we surveyed folks with a few questions about aluminum bike frames. The results weren’t too surprising, but the comments we received afterward stoked the fire on the topic. Are aluminum bikes really as harsh as some people claim? Is aluminum as strong as other materials? Does it fatigue more than steel? Is marketing hype pushing riders toward pricier options? There’s a lot to unpack. Dive in to our aluminum bike survey recap here…

Our annual end-of-year overnighter challenge is back for a fifth year! Good Night 2024 invites everyone to embrace the festive season and enjoy a peaceful night under the stars between December 21st and 31st. Read on to more about the event and how you could win one of six amazing prizes, including Revelate Designs bags, Wolf Tooth tools, and Teravail tire sets…