Inspiration & Blog

For Evan Christenson’s Budget Bikepacking Build-Off entry, he looked around at the people closest to him and asked, “Who needs a bike?” Enter his sister, an eclectic free-spirit who’s been afraid of bikes for two decades. Read on for the transformation of a 1990s Bianchi Ibex and, more importantly, another person who has sampled the beauty of life on two wheels…

The TranSardinia spans the length of Sardinia’s eastern mountains, showcasing the unique landscapes and vibrant culture of a relatively unknown side of the island that proudly maintains its bucolic and simple lifestyle. Tristan Bogaard rode the length of this route back in the fall, and he shares the experience in his latest video…

As part of a three-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Josh Reid and his girlfriend Flora took a side trip to the Macaulay Hut, an impressive 14-bunk getaway in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park north of Lake Tekapo. Find Josh’s video, a collection of photos, and a short recap from the trip here…

Despite it being his first attempt at filmmaking, Pak Eugene’s “Riding Han” resoundingly won our 2024 Bikepacking Award for Best Film. In this behind-the-scenes piece, Pak reveals his journey toward becoming a filmmaker and the economic realities of releasing the project. He offers insightful lessons, hard truths, and actionable advice for anyone interested in following suit. See it here…

Despite only just moving away, Nic Morales couldn’t stay away from his home state of Florida for long. With Orange Blossom Gravel in its second year as an official event, Nic took the opportunity to dissect the state of his home and what events like these add to the unique community there…

In her latest video, Belén Castelló and her friend Sanne pedal out for a 10-day bikepacking trip across beautiful Sardinia, experiencing the island’s beauty and savoring uninterrupted time together. Find the 30-minute video, some photos, and an introduction from Belén here…

Nearly 150 cyclists, runners, and skiers started the new year by participating in the 12th annual Fat Pursuit event in Idaho, taking on a 60- or 200-kilometer route through enchanting wintry conditions. Photographer Eddie Clark was in the thick of it, and he put together a stunning gallery of photos and a recap of how the event played out…

With President-elect Donald Trump proposing aggressive tariffs on goods of all kinds from the moment he takes office, the bike industry faces an uncertain future. While many cyclists have long debated the function and place of US-made cycling equipment against their foreign counterparts, the rapidly changing conditions of the industry demand a more in-depth look at the very makeup of the broader cycling economy…

Routine maintenance is an essential part of owning just about anything, but it’s one we often overlook. In this piece, Lucas explores the topic of caring for your things and provides some key points for contemplating the value of upkeep and repair. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or can wrench on bikes in your sleep, dive in here…

When Anna Blackwell decided she wanted to get more into cycling, she threw herself into the deep end, pedaling 1,000 kilometers across Sweden with her friend and fellow photographer Matt Buckley. “(R)ode to Joy” shares the story of their trip, packed with stunning beaches, ice cream stops, gravel roads, and cinnamon buns. Watch the film and find a recap from Anna here…

Evan Christenson recently poked his head into his local bike co-op and immediately fell in love with the community-based organization. He stayed for months to figure out what makes it tick, quickly becoming another one of the regulars. Read on for his full-hearted perspective on what makes bike co-ops special…

The first episode of Sami Sauri’s new video series, Adventure More, documents her experience finishing second at the fifth edition of the Across Andes event in Chile. Watch it here…