Life on a bike inspiration via videos, rider profiles, news, and stories from around the bikepacking community. Have something to share? Get in touch!
In this Rider and Rig, we chat with UK framebuilder Jonathan Thompson about his Tomo x On-One x Kona Tall Bike. We find out about the tall bike scene, bikepacking on a tall bike, and dive into an alternative world where bicycle design collides with unhindered imagination…
Aakozikwe is Alexandera Houchin’s deeply personal reflection on her recent attempt at setting the new fastest known women’s time on the Colorado Trail. Read it here, accompanied by a stunning set of photos from Eddie Clark…
In our latest YouTube interview, Neil talks with Revelate Designs’ Dusty Eroh about the process of designing a bikepacking bag, alpine climbing, his new Alaskan guiding business, and more. Watch it here and find a link to a podcast version, too…
Amid some personal turmoil, Neža Peterca headed into Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park to clear her head and seek answers. And in classic Highlands fashion, she got more than she bargained for. Find her story of picking herself up from crashes and confronting hard truths here…
In Bombtrack’s latest video, they embrace these times of isolation and dig into the magic of the local loop, and what we love about riding on our own doorstep. Watch it here alongside a photoset from the story…
In 2018, Nathan Beriot and Sophie Boyle met and spent several weeks pedaling through Central Asia with Jay Austin and Lauren Geoghegan, who were tragically killed in a terrorist attack in Tajikistan. When Paths Cross recounts the many experiences they shared along the road and celebrates their spirit. Read it here…
Damian Stones latest film, Mākū, follows he and his riding companion across New Zealand’s South Island for a challenging and very wet four-day ride. Watch it here…
In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we take a look at the illustrations of Indonesian artist UyokSuryo, who started drawing bicycles and their riders while locked down with his kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about UyokSuryo and his art here…
Last week, Katie and Andrew Strempke became the first bikepackers to yo-yo the Colorado Trail, competing the full 539-mile route twice in just under 17 days—on singlespeed mountain bikes. Find Katie’s reflection on this massive feat here, alongside photos and their complete pack lists…
Determined to get out on her first bikepacking trip, six-year-old Layla Pearl Tso trained for three weeks before joining her grandparents Jon Yazzie and Nadine Johnson on an overnighter in Kayenta, Arizona. Read on for a recap and photos from their trip…
This three-part video series follows the bikepacking journey of Lewi Blake as he travels through the vast mountain landscapes of Kyrgyzstan during winter. Watch it here alongside a photo gallery from the trip and an interview with Lewi…
Despite never having camped or ridden a bike off road, Analise Cleopatra set out on a week-long bikepacking journey of self healing and growth. Along with fellow beginner Dejuanae Toliver and professional mountain biker Brooklyn Bell, she discovered the joy of sleeping under the stars and the strength that comes with pedaling through. Watch the full film here…
