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“The Pink Dots” is a new video from Annie Le that focuses on the women who took on the 2022 edition of the iconic Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race in Scotland. Rather than highlighting only the racers at the front of the pack, Annie set out to share the stories of riders from across the field, including those with differing definitions of success. Find the video, photos, and a written introduction here…
In “Sloppy Joe (with Cheese),” Neil Beltchenko takes viewers on a bikepacking trip to Moab, Utah, where Mother Nature served up a generous helping of the elements and a reminder that things are never guaranteed to go to plan. Although his group’s time on the trail left them soaking wet and covered in mud, it was a lesson in seeing the beauty behind even the messiest of experiences. Watch it here…
In his third and final report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic in California, Evan Christenson rounds up one more medley of noteworthy new products and fascinating people who caught his eye. He also shares a little about his freshly Baja-battered Surly that was on display and a broader reflection on the event. Find it all here…
We’re proud to present “Broken Bike Blues,” a stirring film from Brady Lawrence that shares the story of his dad’s recovery and return to cycling after a tree fell directly on him while he was out on a ride. Join Brady and his dad, David, on their first bikepacking trip together through North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains in the 10-minute film here…
Last summer, ultra-endurance cyclist Angus Young from the UK set out to establish a competitive fastest known time on the European Divide Trail, which spans 7,800 kilometers (4,850 miles) between Norway and Portugal. A little over a month after setting out from the continent’s northern reaches, he did exactly that. You can watch the full 20-minute film documenting his journey here…
In Evan Christenson’s second report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic, he wanders around the event grounds and uncovers another assortment of unique people and things, including a wild -15mm stem, a hike-a-bike harness, new grips, tall bikes, several inspiring personalities, and more. See it all here…
The Sea Otter Classic attracts thousands of brands from across the bike industry, and this year is proving that in spades. In part one of our reportage from the 2023 event, Evan Christenson digs up a dozen interesting finds, including bikepacking bags from Osprey, Taco Pedals from Simworks, and much more…
After spending six weeks pedaling the Baja Divide in Mexico, Tristan Bogaard put together a pair of videos documenting the journey. One is a meditative visual journal of the Baja California peninsula’s many sights and sounds as experienced from the saddle, and the other is a practical 10-part guide to the route. Watch them here…
“Way Out There” is a new video from Canyon Bicycles that features Jenny Tough’s story of discovering how she could use bikepacking to connect with nature, push her limits, and see places that would otherwise be out of reach. Featuring footage from beautiful British Columbia and her 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race win, the video offers an uplifting message. Watch it here…
In this installment of Rider’s Lens, we get to know the work of designer Cory Campbell of Madison, Wisconsin, who shares a vibrant mix of his watercolor illustrations and digital creations. Get to know Cory and browse a wide-ranging selection of his work here…
In his second dispatch from the Baja Divide, Evan Christenson peels back the layers and shares more about an unexpected mix of locals and fellow bikepackers he met on his ride across Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Read their stories and join Evan in unpacking some of the lessons he’s learned here, paired with stunning photographs…
Anthony Komarnicki takes backyard adventure to new heights in “Home Sweet Home.” This visually spectacular 15-minute film documents three weeks of bikepacking and paragliding in the Southern Alps, all within 60 kilometers of his front door. Watch it here, accompanied by an introduction and a set of photos…
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