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In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we share a sweeping selection of illustrations from Copenhagen, Denmark-based artist and cyclist Jody Barton. Read on to browse a lively mix of Jody’s drawings, find his perspective on the ethics and economics of making art full-time, learn about his celebrated Dirty Filthy Bikepacking board game, and more…
There are shakedown rides, and then there are shakedown rides. For their Good Night 2025 campout, Cass and Emma take on a local overnighter to test their bikes, bodies, and gear before heading off to the Colombian Andes. In doing so, Cass remembers all the times he’s ridden up and down the Oaxacan classic known as La Reina, and those he’s shared the experience with, be they on vintage mountain bikes, enduro bikes, or titanium dream machines…
Our third and final roundup of Good Night 2025 campouts spotlights a medley of reader getaways in Japan, Scotland, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, Belgium, and various corners of the United States. Find reflections from 10 readers who closed out 2025 with a bikepacking overnighter here…
With frost, grit, and a handful of firsts, the 2026 Fat Pursuit featured minus-degree starts, fresh snow, and a brand-new 30K distance. Find details about Katie Strempke and John Phelps powering through the 200K, meet the event’s first adaptive cyclist, and relive the ramen-fueled checkpoints and Dr. Seuss trees of Two Top Mountain in a brilliant photo gallery by Eddie Clark…
Looking back at another successful Good Night Campout, we share a handpicked selection of our favorite overnight getaways shared by readers in New Zealand, Brazil, Portugal, the United States, Türkiye, the Philippines, and beyond. Find our first roundup of colorful and captivating mini reports from nights under the stars here…
With no fixed route or sense of urgency, Belén Castelló’s latest bikepacking getaway connected the Canary Islands of Lanzarote, La Graciosa, and Fuerteventura. Her new video captures two weeks of pedaling with a new friend, complete with many ocean swims, stunning campsites, local delicacies, and living in the present moment. Watch it here…
Having participated in the Atlas Mountain Race and seen Morocco go by in a hazy, exhausted blur, Valerio Stuart returned to the country over the winter to experience it at a gentler pace. Read on to find his story of giving himself permission to slow down, soak in half-seen views, stop for missed conversations, and linger over cups of tea, all while finding plenty of excitement and adventure…
“(Un)supported Race” is a new video by Bartosz Pawlik that follows Hannah Ghazi-Idrissi at the 2025 Race Through Poland. Hannah planned to use the race as a welcome distraction, but it left her questioning everything, including whether she was, in fact, riding unsupported. Watch the 50-minute video here…
With the Good Night Campout wrapped and a new year underway, we’re thrilled to share that hundreds joined our sixth year-end overnighter. To reflect on these good times, three of our editors and five friends put together recaps of their rides. Find standout photos and mini-stories from Mexico, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, New Zealand, and beyond here…
When Gosse Van Der Meer retired from professional cyclocross racing, he naturally began wondering what would come next. The answer came in the form of a 500-kilometer bikepacking journey along the spectacular Veneto Trail in Italy. “From Pro to Slow” is a new video from Bombtrack Bikes that shares the story of his illuminating ride through the Dolomites. Watch it here…
Nine years ago, Chris Wilson began dreaming of bikepacking the Colorado Trail. This summer, he made it a reality. His latest video showcases 500 miles of world-class riding between Denver and Durango and serves as a reflection on the imaginary standards we impose upon ourselves. Find the hour-long video, photos from the trip, and a written perspective here…
Ride along in this lyrical narrative essay by Juliette Pauli that’s part travelogue and part field report on what a bike community should look like. Capturing the spirit of Lael’s Croatia Rally, there’s no podium or ride timer, just shared effort along rough gravel with campfire nights and a moving village of riders choosing connection over competition…