Inspiration & Blog

“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…

“Seven Shots” is a new series from photographer Ryan Le Garrec that takes an unconventional approach to storytelling by exploring the narratives behind a selection of images that might otherwise be rejects. In the first installment, Ryan takes a ride around the French capital with Ritchey’s Fergus Tanaka ahead of the 2023 edition of Paris-Brest-Paris…

Set in the Australian High Country, “Ode to Exploration” is an experimental short video that pairs a spoken word reading with gritty scenes of a lone bikepacker pedaling along the region’s rugged tracks and trails. Watch it and find still photos here…

As part of a newly established tradition, Rob Wilson and friends rode out for a backyard bikepacking getaway over the summer. In the face of an uncertain future and many life changes among his circle of Millennial/Gen Z friends, he reflects on how bikepacking has helped him stay connected to his youth and the people around him. Read Rob’s story here…

The Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer bikepacking race through the Czech Republic. Joe Knechtel of the United States was one of more than 100 finishers from this year’s event, and we reached out to hear more about his experience. Find Joe’s story and a stunning selection of photos from the 2023 Bohemia Divide here…

The latest video from the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Genosack crew follows five friends on a four-day bikepacking journey along the 180-mile Straddle and Paddle route in Minnesota’s picturesque Northwoods. Watch the 45-minute video with 35mm film frames and a written perspective from photographer Peter Limberg here…

“All At Once” is a new film from Catherine Dunn, the Steezy Collective, and Alt. Film House that follows seven women as they endeavor to complete the most grueling bikepacking race in the UK, the esteemed Highland Trail 550. Find the 17-minute film with behind-the-scenes photos by James Robertson and a written introduction from director Catherine Dunn here…