Inspiration & Blog

Moving Mountains, the latest film from Kona, follows riders Viet Tieu and Khulan Tumen as they traverse the Paparoa Track on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Watch it here and read Viet’s “Love Letter of a Boy’s Journey Home,” which recounts the trip. Plus, find an incredible set of photos by Caleb Smith and more about the route…

Earlier this fall, Ernesto Pastor mapped out and rode a track that closely paralleled his popular Montañas Vacías route in rural Spain but used all new roads and trails. Read on to find a vivid gallery of photos from his trip and a reflection on how even slight changes of perspective on the places we know well can lead to vastly different experiences…

Back in July, Chris Wilson and his riding partner Rob tackle a modified version of the Fire and Ice Cave Loop, shooting a short video to capture their experiences along the route. Watch the video and find out more about the original route and the version they rode here…

In our latest video, Neil sets out on his first overnighter since the birth of his son a couple months ago. Join him on the ride as he reflects on the importance of getting out for a night under the stars, even if it’s only a few miles from home…

Annie Le’s latest video documents a summer bikerafting trip around Scotland’s exceptionally beautiful Outer Hebrides islands with her partner Huw Oliver. Find the video and a short trip reflection here…

With formidable reroutes, overgrown mayhem, and challenges inherent to riding in the rugged Sonoran Desert, the 2021 Arizona Trail Race has proved to be a tough one. Eszter Horanyi takes us along for the ride in this report from the trail. Learn about the course changes, hazards, and those who’ve prevailed here…

The 2021 Nutmeg Nor’Easter (aka Thee Non-Competitive Alt Cycling World Championship) happened a couple of weeks ago, leaving all attendees with hope for the cycling community at large. Find a reflection from the event by Joe Cruz here, alongside a stunning gallery of photos by Conan Thai…

In our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we discover the colorful work of 24-year-old artist Isabel Del Real, who’s currently documenting a bikepacking trip between France and Iran with pencils and watercolors. Learn more about Isabel, her inspiration, and her beautifully detailed travel journals here…

In our final look at the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out the work of three UK-based bag makers: Wizard Works, Aravis, and Restrap. See the colorful creations they had on display at this year’s show here, plus a little about the bikes their bags were attached to…

Last month, around 250 riders gathered in Dorset, UK, for another Brother in the Wild—two days of bikepacking, gravel grinding, music, bike demos, and fireside talks. Find a fantastic gallery of photos by Dan Monaghan and a thoughtful reflection written by Mike White of Boneshaker Magazine here…

Rapha’s latest “Gone Racing” film follows professional cyclist turned bikepacker Lachlan Morton on his monumental 5,500-kilometer “Alt Tour” this summer, during which he rode the entire 2021 Tour de France route and all the transfers in between without support. Watch it here…

Last fall, Chris Wilson set out to ride the 200-mile Stone House Lands Loop in Utah. Along the way, he filmed the experience and ultimately put together this video to show off the route. Watch it here, alongside a brief route report …