Inspiration & Blog

Following a two-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Matt Bark reflects on the value of following established routes versus the potential risks and rewards that come with charting your own path. Find his story of finding the right balance, making new connections, and embracing spontaneity here…

The “Man or Bear” debate recently went viral online, with women sharing their thoughts on whether they’d rather be stuck in the forest with a man or a bear. In this piece, long-term bicycle traveler Laura Killingbeck reflects on the question and adds her unique perspective to the conversation. Read it here…

The inaugural edition of Fenderfest was held in rural Germany earlier this month, and we sent writer Hélène Fromenty and photographer Stefan Haehnel there to document the charming new event and gather details on a dozen spectacular classic and modern bicycles. Find their report and a rich set of images here…

In the conclusion of his two-part tale from Morocco, Evan Christenson re-rides the same loop around the Atlas Mountains to deliver the 46 portraits he shot during his first spin along the route. He’s met with a mix of familiar and unexpected experiences during his ride. Find the second part of his story and another exceptional photo gallery here…

In part one of this thrilling tale, Evan Christenson returns to Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains to finish a ride that left his bike broken and in the back of a taxi five years ago. This time, he tries to evade police and makes new friends along the way. While on the ride, he contemplates the point of travel and finds a way to give back. Find his story and a spectacular set of photos here…

“Bike to Fly” is a new film by Will Phelps that documents nine days of fly fishing and bikepacking in Patagonia as part of Miles Sebald’s 30,000-kilometer ride from Alaska to Argentina. Watch the hour-long film here…

When Jake Bleggi was asked to shoot engagement photos for a friend in San Francisco, he used the quick trip as an excuse to chase some longtime dreams in the hills beyond the city. Find his short story of an unplanned getaway and an ode to spinning the pedals for whatever amount of time you can here…

Wheelie fanatic Keenan DesPlanques took a trip to Arizona this winter, where he wheelied his way around the eastern half of the Fool’s Loop route. Watch the short and highly entertaining video he put together from the trip and read about his humbling experience dealing with rain and death mud here…

Following his ride of the Traka Adventure in Spain despite its official cancelation due to extreme weather earlier this month, Stephen Fitzgerald from Rodeo Labs penned this ambitious reflection on his history with “adventure” as a racer and organizer. Equal parts insightful, captivating, and revealing, this is an expansive piece you won’t want to miss. Read it here…

Set against the backdrop of beautiful Lago di Garda in Italy, Bike Festival Riva is one of the largest bike shows in Europe. Joergen Trepp from Sour Bicycles was at the 2024 edition last week, and he wandered the show grounds to round up the most interesting new bikes, components, accessories, and more for us. Find his collection of more than a dozen highlights here…

In the latest installment of Ryan Le Garrec’s “Seven Shots” series, he shares a look back at his time pedaling around Spain and Portugal with Angus Young on his 2022 attempt to set the fastest known time on the 7,500-kilometer European Divide Trail. Find Ryan’s unconventional documentation of the achievement in seven behind-the-scenes frames here…

Photographers Chris Shane and Chris Bennett of the Adventures of Chris And Chris YouTube channel recently rode the otherworldly White Rim Trail in Utah, where they put together a cinematically rich and informative 20-minute video documenting their experience. Find the video, a short introduction, and a stunning set of photos here…