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Life on a bike inspiration via videos, rider profiles, news, and stories from around the bikepacking community. Have something to share? Get in touch!
The first three days on the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) have been tough as the relentless route and August weather in the Southern Appalachians play hell on riders braving the elements. Find a recap from the first few days, plus a brilliant photo gallery here…
Lael Wilcox rolled out of Banff just a couple weeks ago for her 2021 Tour Divide individual time trial. The first couple of days seemed to be going well, despite a run-in with a mountain lion. However, the wildfire smoke that blanketed Montana forced Lael to make a decision for her own safety. Find Lael’s reflection on the ride here alongside a photo gallery from the trip…
In his second field report from the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race, photographer Chris McClean shares another trio of vignettes from Kyrgyzstan and a beautiful gallery of photos. Find it all here…
In this new film by Evan McKay, Ella and Alex McAndrew take on a whole new kind of bikepacking adventure, using the abandoned railroads of Vermont to ride the rails into the backcountry to camp and fish…
Following a four-day group bikepacking trip across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Garrett Denney and Josh Rizzo share their story of getting 10 friends together to ride and reconnect. Find a written recap, short video, and map of their route here…
Reporting in from the Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan, photographer Chris McClean shares his first in a series of 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race vignettes. Find three short stories and a gallery of images here…
We’re delighted to introduce our second group of 2021 Bikepacking Collective Routes Access Fund awardees. Get to know some of the BIPOC bikepackers who’ll be receiving grants and gear to support their upcoming trips here…
The inaugural edition of Sisters in the Wild UK took place late last month, and we checked in with three attendees to learn more about their weekend of bikepacking and building community. Find their perspectives here, along with a joyful gallery of photos from the event…
Pic Negre Loop is a new film by PeterOfTheSpoon that follows a group of riders as they tackle a challenging three-day loop to seek out a famous Andoran summit marked by an old, rusty Volkswagen van. Watch it here, plus a photo gallery and a map of their route…
The latest installment of the 36 Hours in Kitsbow video series follows a group of friends as they retrace stagecoach driver Charley Parkhurst’s historic route across California and reflect on their experiences as queer and trans cyclists. Watch it here…
In our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce Taiwanese-Austrian visual artist Tina Graf, who shares a vibrant selection of work that’s inspired by her experiences in nature. Find our interview with Tina and an exploration of her mixed media artwork here…
This year’s BC Epic 1000 event in British Columbia tested riders with record-breaking temperatures on the challenging 1,000-kilometre route across the province. Find a film by Kenton Gilchrist that follows first-place finisher Meaghan Hackinen’s fastest known time (FKT) attempt here, alongside a written reflection from Meaghan…