Inspiration & Blog

In the 14th episode of the “Cycling to Argentina” video series, Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo pedal their way through Northern Mexico en route to Ana Victoria’s hometown in Chihuahua for a reunion with friends and family. Watch it and catch up on any episodes you’ve missed here…

How do you wrap up a great summer in the UK? Well, you could go camping with newfound friends, ride into darkness, awaken at sunrise, make coffee outside, hang out in a bike shop, join the Sunday ride, drink more coffee, and then pedal home. Cass swings by the UK’s New Forest for the full experience of The Woods Cyclery. Read on for our shop visit, a route, and a dissection of shop owner Tom Farrel’s gorgeous Rivendell Appaloosa…

The latest travel film from Restrap follows a group of six bikepackers on a 600-mile journey across Türkiye. Following a route that brought them from the southern town of Dalaman to Istanbul in the north, they got a taste of the country’s vibrant present and rich history. Find the 45-minute film, a route map, and some still images here…

As riders of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race begin their sixth day, Wyatt Spalding shares a race update and gallery of photos from the first four days along the picturesque route. Find stunning photos from the trail and an in-depth report on how the race is playing out here…

Seven Serpents is an unsupported 850-kilometer bikepacking challenge from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Trieste, Italy, through the Croatian islands following gravel and side roads. The organizers just released the official 2023 Seven Serpents Film, and you can watch it here…

Following the inaugural edition of the MADE Bike Show in Portland this summer, a group of exhibitors pedaled off on a low-key campout organized by SimWorks to unwind and spend some time together outside of the hectic event. In this piece, Erik Fenner from Old Man Mountain shares some words accompanied by photos from builders Curtis Inglis, Jeremy Sycip, Tom La Marche, and others…

Seven Serpents Quick Bite is a 500-kilometer introduction to the full Seven Serpents event that follows a smoother and shorter route from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Trieste, Italy. The Quick Bite was Tatiana Myk’s first taste of long-distance bike racing, and she put together a reflection after finishing the route in under four days. Find that with photos from the event here…

Back in the summer of 2015, Alice Drobna was not only the first woman to complete the Triple Crown challenge of bikepacking, but she was also the first person to complete the three-race series on a singlespeed. Although her record still stands, it will be challenged this week. Find an interview with Alice from right after she completed this inspiring feat here…

In the second installment of our Bespoked 2023 coverage from Germany, Josh Meissner walks us through his top 10 highlights from the handmade bike show that extend beyond bikes and gear. Read on for his thoughts and photos spurred by the immense talent and collaboration on display at this year’s gathering…

With their infant daughter in tow, Lucas Milliard and Clémentine Bourgues bikepacked a modified version of the Grande Traversée du Jura in France last year, savoring the sights and sounds of the charming region as a new family. Find a report from their unforgettable 11-day trip here…

In our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we meet Polish photographer Wojtek Buczek, who shares a colorful array of images from Morocco and Poland and some thoughts on how the relaxed pace of riding and walking have helped him make more meaningful connections with his subjects and his craft. Find a gallery of Wojtek’s work here…

“No Dead Ends” is a story about ultra cycling athlete Jana Kesenheimer, who found cycling as a cure to transform destructive behaviors from her past into growth, personal strength, and joy of living. This new 36-minute video documents Jana’s journey at the 2023 Dead Ends & Dolci event in Switzerland. Watch it here…