Inspiration & Blog

The second episode of Morris and Felix Winby’s creative and entertaining “Sounds from London to Lyon” series finds the young brothers around 500 kilometers into their journey in search of audio inspiration. They ride gravel into Paris, record more music using local sounds, and put on an impromptu performance. See it all here…

“One More Lap Around the World” is a new video from Tailfin that introduces Vedangi Kulkarni and provides some behind-the-scenes perspective on her latest attempt to set the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle. Watch it here…

Located a few minutes north of Nelson, British Columbia, Six Mile Bikes is a new framebuilder offering made-to-order bikes with a refreshingly personal approach inspired by a career as a ski guide. We stopped by the shop to get to know owner Kevin Armstrong, hear about the framebuilding course he took in Spain, and take a closer look at a handful of bikes he’s made…

In our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, Logan brings us on an unexpected journey to a relatively mundane spot in the road that he’s revisited dozens of times throughout the last few years. Learn about a photo that he’s taken over and over and how that led him to reflect on mindfulness, long-term photography projects, and an independent film from 1995 here…

Last month, Chris Russell and Nathan Ferguson mapped a bikepacking route loosely following the Hume and Hovell Track. Their 400-kilometer ride passed through some of the most stunning landscapes of New South Wales, Australia, and they recently released an impressive 34-minute video documenting their travels. Watch it here…

As a material for bicycle frames, titanium has achieved an almost mythical status. But what makes it so broadly appealing and highly regarded among cyclists? In this piece, Lucas attempts to unpack some of titanium’s mystique and invites you to add your perspective to the conversation. Read it here…

In memory of her friend Zoe, Ruby Woodruff recently bikepacked our Tree to Sea Loop in British Columbia, where she found many vivid reminders of how lucky we are to be here. Part route report, part reflection, she shares tales of learning from the trail, meeting unforgettable locals and fellow riders, and feeling Zoe’s guiding presence along the way. Find her story here…

Capping off a long year on the road and three months in East Africa, Evan Christenson heads to the infamous Mount Kilimanjaro to attempt climbing the tallest freestanding peak in the world—with a bike. Along the way, he makes friends, and things go awry. Read on for the wild story and a stunning photo gallery you won’t want to miss…

El Piri is an 800-kilometer gravel adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees, starting and finishing in Girona, Spain. Nearly 70 riders showed up for the inaugural event last month, and among them was Paula Soler, an artist, ultra cyclist, and bike messenger from Barcelona. Find Paula’s reflection and photos from the event with additional photos from photographer Lloyd Wright here…

Sofiane Sehili finished fourth at the Highland Trail 550 (HT550) in Scotland this spring, pushing through the Scottish weather and several mechanicals to complete the 550-mile route in 3 days, 16 hours, and 40 minutes. Sofiane shot video footage and put together an entertaining look at what he experienced during the race. Watch his 2024 HT550 video and find a short written reflection here…

Sara Bukies recently attended the latest Komoot Women’s Weekender in Germany’s Black Forest along with several dozen other women. In this recap, Sara realizes how empowering events like this can be for this special community of like-minded individuals. Read it and find a beautiful collection of photos by Vanessa Blankenagel here…

The latest feature-length video in Antoine Bussier’s “Bikepacking Colors” series follows him and his partner Hélène on a 70-day, 4,000-kilometer bike trip across France, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Watch the 40-minute video and find photos from their ride here…