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In her ongoing mission to pedal out for a solo overnighter once a season this year, Belén Castelló headed into the hills above her home base in Spain for a spring getaway that afforded time to reflect on the need for balance. Find the video with an introduction from Belén here…
For his first solo bikepacking trip, Tom Norman braved the rugged Baja Divide route in Mexico. His unforgettable ride provided an unending mix of surpassed expectations and dramatic twists and turns amid the unforgiving desert terrain. In this piece, he shares some of the many highs, lows, and surprises he experienced along the way. Find his story and a sensational photo gallery from the picturesque route here.
For nearly 20 years, Sam Alison of Singular Cycles in the UK has been designing forward-thinking bicycles built for adventure. We sent photographer Tom Powell to Sam’s cozy workshop just outside of London to learn more about his trendsetting steel and titanium frames and the inspiration behind them. Find a short video portrait and a look inside Singular Cycles here…
Last fall, Jordan Ross rode their bike from Toronto, Ontario, to their hometown of New York City, following a 1,300-kilometer route that included the Erie Canalway Trail. Find the video Jordan put together from the trip, photos, and a detailed guide for anyone interested in riding the route here…
In Victoria Cedillo’s latest video, she explores Arizona by bike, pedaling south from Las Vegas to Mexico as part of her long journey from Alaska. Watch the 15-minute video here…
The Ruta del Jefe gathering promotes the rich culture and biodiversity in the US/Mexico borderlands, showcasing its Indigenous communities and highlighting the border wall’s effects on animal and human migration. John Montesi attended this year’s event at the Cuenca Los Ojos protected area in the Sky Islands of Sonora, Mexico, and he wrote this poignant piece that weaves an ecological perspective into a recap of his time riding through the staggeringly beautiful landscape…
The adventure continues! After a hiatus to wait out the Mexican summer heat, Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s “Cycling to Argentina” video series continues with a jaw-dropping journey through the storied Copper Canyon. Tag along for the ride in their 15th episode and find an introduction from Greg here…
Allen Boardman’s latest video documents a recent four-day bikepacking trip to the Scottish Highlands, following a route inspired by the south loop of the infamous Highland Trail 550. Watch the 30-minute video and find a written recap with photos from Allen here…
“Wheels to Waves” is a new feature-length video that follows a group of new and old friends on a 600-kilometer journey around Indonesia’s alluring Lombok Island, experiencing the picturesque island’s challenging terrain, stunning beaches, and unique culture. Watch the 40-minute video with an introduction from creator Haetam Attamimy here…
How do folks make a living through sponsorship in ultra-endurance bikepacking? That’s a good (and complex) question. In this piece, Alexandera Houchin dives in head first with an honest and poignant look back at her ultra-cycling career and how she recommends athletes and brands evolve the conversation in the future…
Last year, Ana Zamorano Ruiz and friends organized a gathering of bikepackers from around Spain to connect offline and showcase the beauty of the nearby Urbasa Andía Natural Park. In this piece, she shares some lessons she learned as a first-time organizer and impressions from the event. Find her story and a photo gallery here…
Earlier this month, BoneshakerMTB hosted the debut Vintage Mountain Bike Show in Toronto, Ontario. Over two days, more than 900 people stopped by the show to celebrate bicycle craftsmanship of the early 1980s and ’90s. Organizer Jake London put together a recap of the inaugural event for us. Find that paired with a gallery of photos from Nathan Petrie of Dismount Bike Shop here…
