Inspiration & Blog

After reviewing hundreds of applications from bikepackers around the world, we’re thrilled to finally announce the five winners of our inaugural Rider’s Lens Grant program, through which we’re giving away Fujifilm cameras, travel stipends, and photographic storytelling mentorships. Find a brief introduction to our winners here…

Seven Serpents Gravel is an unsupported 800-kilometer bikepacking challenge from Ljubljana to Trieste through the Croatian Islands. The organizers put together a video documenting the inaugural event and some reflections from some of the key players involved. Watch the video and learn more about the event here…

The BPS 400 is a scenic bikepacking route nestled away in a quiet area beyond Brisbane, Australia. This year, riders pushed through rain and peanut butter mud, and Limmel Co. was there documenting the entire thing. Watch the full-length 2022 BPS 400 video here, including a ride report from the route creator and a gallery of photos…

Following the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan last month, Belén Castelló and Tristan Bogaard sat down with a diverse group of participants for a deep dive into their varied experiences during this year’s race. From the overall winner to several riders who were forced to scratch, find their post-ride interviews here…

Jenny Tough spent two weeks bikepacking along gravel roads through the Colombian Andes, finding stunning climbs and exploring this incredibly beautiful and colorful country. Watch the video she made along the way here and find a map of her trip.

Taking advantage of a sunny weekend in Bellingham, Washington, last winter, Ben Groenhout and his partner Kelsey pedaled out to nearby Larabee State Park for a night under the stars with their three- and six-year-old children. Find Ben’s story of introducing his young ones to bikepacking and a charming set of photos here…

“The Longest Night” is a new 23-minute film that documents Annie Le’s incredible ride of Scotland’s Highland Trail 550 last December. Find out what it’s like to ride one of the world’s most challenging trails in the dark and cold of winter here, along with some background on Annie’s trip and a detailed packing list…

The latest episode of “This Rider” digs into an unseen part of Emily Chappell and Jenny Tough’s careers. The two openly discuss their relationship with their bodies and recognize that they’re not alone in their struggles with body image. Watch it here…

In the third episode of Old Man Mountain’s Loam and Gravel Society video series, host Evan Christenson meets up with Christian Peper for his first ever bikepacking, turned shredpacking, trip. Watch it here…

A few weeks ago, Mike Coulter and Mark Donkers set off to ride a combination of the Powell River Sampler and Lower Sunshine Coast bikepacking routes from Powell River to Gibsons, British Columbia. They put together a fantastic 10-minute recap of their trip that you can watch here…

A round of applause goes out to Alexandera Houchin, who just became the first woman to finish the 2022 Colorado Trail Race, setting a new record in the process—and doing so on a singlespeed! Find ride details and photos of Alexandera and her new Chumba at the finish line here…

In this beautifully shot and edited video series, filmmaker Jeanne Lepoix captures her three-month, 4,500-kilometer family tour across France with her partner Xavier and young daughter Zoé. Find all six installments of “La Mini Passagère” here, plus photos from around the country and an introduction to the trip from Jeanne…