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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 Balkans” is a 30-minute video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across enchanting Albania and Montenegro. Watch it and find a handful of photos and some written insights here…
Like a good hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin’s latest piece is short and punchy. In it, he shares a little about his love-hate relationship with pushing and pulling his bike along the trail and reminds us why all the effort is often worthwhile. Find Jacob’s tribute to the hike-a-bike and a lovely gallery of 35mm film photos from steep tracks around Europe here…
Envisioned by Dan Hanebrink and released in 1991, the Hanebrink Extreme Terrain might be the most radical bike ever to land on Earth. In this piece, Josh Hicks shines some light on one of the rarest pieces in his collection and examines it through a modern lens. Discover the fascinating history of the first production fat bike here…
Genosack is a vibrant community of ATBers in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. In this inside look by photographer Trevor Nelson and friends, we tag along for a handful of laid-back group rides that celebrate the simple joy of pedaling and take a closer look at an eclectic mix of beautiful bikes. See it all here…
In November, Rhys Jones and his best friend took on the 1,000-kilometer Hunt 1000 bikepacking event in Australia. The ride challenged Rhys in more ways than he thought possible, but the positive and memorable encounters with folks along the way more than made up for the difficulty. Find his reflection and photos from the 2023 Hunt 1000 here…
Last year, German athlete Jonas Deichmann pedaled across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, then turned around and ran all the way back to New York. This hour-long documentary from Markus Weinberg chronicles the incredible double-crossing experience. Watch it here…
As someone attracted to pedaling at an unhurried pace that allows time to soak in the surroundings and experience the local culture, Ty Domin was initially skeptical about racing the Tour Divide. Still, something compelled him to give a whirl. In this piece, explores the eye-opening experiences that helped him fully appreciate the iconic race’s allure. Read it here…
“Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska” is a 320-page book that dives deep into tales of bicycles in the far north from the gold rush of the late 1800s up to Lael Wilcox’s recent ride of every major road in the state. Alaskan cyclist and writer John Messick offers an engaging review of the collection here…
In 2022, friends Alvari Poikola and Valtteri Heinilä pedaled 15,000 kilometers across more than 20 countries, departing from their home in Finland and completing their ride in Singapore. “Curious Pedals” is a feature-length documentary about their incredible eight-month journey across Europe and Asia. Watch it here…
In this second and final look back at some of the hundreds of Good Night 2023 Campout trips that took place around the world last month, we share a handful from our editors and friends. From the frozen reaches of northern Norway to the lush and humid forests of Thailand, find vignettes from six more year-end getaways here…
Uniquely edited and set to a peaceful soundtrack of Japanese ambient music, “From Tokyo to Kyoto” is a vibrant 16-minute video that follows partners Lea and Luca on a nine-day, 600-kilometer journey across Japan. Watch it here…
“The Silk Road Cargo Race” is a new documentary that recounts Allan Shaw’s audacious attempt to compete in the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan aboard a cargo bike. Find the 13-minute film plus Allan’s heartfelt written reflection on the experience and a gallery of analog and digital photos here…