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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…
Seeking a short getaway near their home in Spain, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet recently pedaled a five-day route that combined segments of the Montañas Vacías XL and Ibérica Norte Loop into a picturesque circuit. Their ride took them up high passes, through lush vineyards, and into charming small towns. Find their story of dodging storms on a memorably beautiful adventure here…
Amid her attempt to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, we introduce 25-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni of India. We hear about the chaotic first weeks of her ride, recap the lessons she learned during her first trip around the world at just 19, unpack her goals and motivations, and more. Meet the young endurance cyclist and follow her ambitious journey here…
The first episode of “Sounds from London to Lyon” introduces young brothers Morris and Felix Winby and follows the first week of their journey between England and France in search of inspiration and sounds for their electronic music compositions. Meet the dynamic duo behind eyeveyes and watch the engaging 20-minute episode here…
As part of her continuing challenge to get out for solo overnight bikepacking trip in four consecutive seasons, Belén Castelló recently attempted a quick summer trip near her home in Spain that included riding along the coast, taking a dip in the sea, and sleeping outside without a tent for the first time. Watch her 15-minute video here…
“Reasons to Ride” takes an intimate look at the fifth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race, an unsupported 1,880-kilometer bikepacking event in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Find the 15-minute film with an introduction from race director Nelson Trees here…
The latest video in Ryan Le Garrec’s “Fail” series documents his 2,000-kilometer ride around Spain as part of the 2024 Desertus Bikus event after a slipped disc in his back kept him off the bike for a month. Find his 15-minute video, a written perspective, and a gallery of film and digital photos here…