Inspiration & Blog

The latest film in Salsa’s “For The Love of Dirt” series visits Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp, a bikepacking mainstay that’s situated along the TNGA and the Eastern Divide Trail in North Georgia. Watch it here…

“Momentum” is a new film from Ryan Le Garrec that documents Thomas Boury’s attempt to ride the 1,400-kilometer Grande Traversée du Massif Central across France in less than a week. Soak in the beautiful sights and sounds of France while following Thomas’ blazing-fast journey in the 30-minute video here, accompanied by a photo gallery and an interview…

Greg and Ana Victoria are back with a fresh installment of their “Cycling to Argentina” video series, and this latest release finds them entering the Yukon Territory in Canada. Watch as they camp under the incredible northern lights, meet unforgettable locals, and revel in the excitement of a new country here…

The Black Foxes’ latest film documents Jalen Bazile, Evan Green, and Eric Arce’s recent bikepacking trip in Colorado. The three intentionally created a space where they could be open and vulnerable with one another and let the simple joys of riding a bike rejuvenate them. Watch “See Us Heal” here…

“Two of a Kind” is an enthusiastic video that follows friends Anselm Pahnke and Raphael Bitsos on a five-week bikepacking trip through the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia and highlights the bonds formed through traveling by bicycle. Find the video and a handful of words and images from the duo here…

Following a meandering two-month bikepacking journey around Mexico, Evan Christenson shares a series of journal entries and a wide-ranging mix of photos from three states. Find his visual diary and reflections on the many people and places he encountered while pedaling across Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Yucatán here…

When Jacob Martin couldn’t find anyone to join him for his three-month ride of the European Divide Trail, he committed to setting out on the 4,700-mile route on his own. As luck would have it, he met a fellow bikepacker on the very first day, and the pair navigated the entirety of the route together. See Jacob’s story of finding friendship on the trail and a lovely set of 35mm film photos here…

Returning to Morocco to participate in the Atlas Mountain Race for a second time last year, photographer Michael Drummond was intent on taking time to fill in the gaps from his previous experience of rushing along the 1,170-kilometer route. Find his story of slowing down to paint a clearer and more vibrant picture of the country and an expansive gallery of images here…

On Virginia and Logan’s Good Night 2022 campout, they head north through the Mitla Valley to take in some beautiful dirt roads, a chef’s farm-to-table restaurant, an amazing art museum, and the best coco de cremas in the area. Learn more about their route and find some suggestions for how to make group rides welcoming and fun here…

Our first Rider’s Lens of 2023 comes from Salt Lake City, Utah-based artist Matt Crane, who shares a sundry mix of colorful and quirky illustrations. Find the story of how he first started making art, an assortment of his hand-drawn and digital work, excerpts from his zines, and much more here…

“On Her Own” is a new film by Fabienne Engel that documents Wiebke Lühmann’s 3,500-kilometer solo journey from Hamburg, Germany, to North Cape, Norway. Watch the 35-minute film and find some photos and background on the trip here…

Last summer, Flint Zeigler and his 13-year-old daughter Scarlet took on the full length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, spending 42 days pedaling from Canada to Mexico. Along the way, they strengthened their minds, bodies, and bond with each other. Find a reflection on their ride and what the experience meant to them here…