Inspiration & Blog

Following the second annual L’Esperit de Girona event in Spain earlier this year, event organizer James Mark Hayden caught up with winner Ulrich Bartholmoes to learn more about his experience. Find an interview with Ulrich and a selection of photos here…

Wrapping up our 2023 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the individuals who have inspired us with their remarkable achievements and incredible journeys, the most captivating bikepacking routes featured this year, and new events that helped nurture the community. Explore our selection of individuals, routes, and events here…

Over the summer, Nathan Khalsa and friends took advantage of the free ferries connecting some of the more than 450 San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state to piece together a beautiful bikepacking journey that soaked in the unique local charm. Find their story and a vivid collection of 35mm film photos shot along their route here…

Is it that time of year again? After a busy 12 months of travel and time on two wheels in several countries, Cass kicks off our annual Editor’s Dozen gear picks with his roundup of favourite bikes, components, accessories, clothing, and more. Find out which old and new pieces earned top marks in 2023 here…

In the second installment of our 2023 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the work of inspiring content creators with 34 awards spanning 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find the complete list of winners in our ninth annual awards here…

Our friend Justin McKinley recently pedaled up onto the Continental Divide to spend a night in a cozy mountain hut with friends. Find his short video from their winter bikepacking overnighter with a set of still photos and more details about their trip here…

“I Have to Be Here Now” is a video from Michael Ortiz that approaches the subject of mental health while following a group of students from Texas Tech’s Adventure Media course on a bikepacking trip through New Mexico’s enchanting Lincoln National Forest. Watch the 20-minute video and see a lovely gallery of images from Jerod Foster here…

After a year on the road, Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo have pedaled their way from the northern reaches of Alaska to the Mexican state of Chihuahua. In their latest video, they recap the nearly 6,500-mile bikepacking journey. Find the video, photos, and a short written update from Greg here…

Evan Christenson continues his recumbent ride around the Netherlands, this time with the tight-knit bohemian group Platte Gang. They pedal into the forest, camp out together, and Evan gets to see what makes this small Amsterdam-based group ride unique. Find his story and some tips from the organizer on leading an inclusive ride in your hometown here…

When Paul Kalifatidi’s sunny solo bikepacking journey through Utah’s Canyon Country took several turns for the worse, he found salvation in the most unexpected of places. Read his story of literally and figuratively digging deep to brave waist-deep snow and bike-stopping mud in hopes of sublime riding just around the next corner here…

Our annual overnighter challenge is back for another year! For Good Night 2023, we invite everyone to seize the festive spirit and savor a night outdoors, peacefully bidding farewell to the year between December 22nd and 31st. Read on to discover more about the event and how you can win one of six fantastic prizes, including bags from Tailfin, racks from Old Man Mountain, and sets of Teravail tires…

The Pan Celtic Race is a 1,400-mile cycling adventure that journeys through the Celtic Nations of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, the Isle of Man, and Brittany. Some 320 riders showed up for this year’s event in Brittany, France, and the organizers just released the official recap video. Watch it here…