Inspiration & Blog

Bikepackers are often drawn to the challenge of riding from Oaxaca’s rugged sierras to the pounding surf of the Pacific coast. But staying within its more mild-mannered valleys can be just as appealing, especially for family rides. Cass and his son Sage head out into the Valle de Elta, where dirt roads, experiential learning, and culinary delights await…

Photographer Tristan Cardew just published an in-depth look at his first ultra-distance bikepacking race, the 2022 Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Watch the full hour-long video here…

In our latest video interview, Neil sits down with Eddie O’Dea, the first person to complete the 6,000-mile Eastern Divide Trail (EDT), the longest bikepacking route in the world. This is a must-watch interview for anyone interested in tackling this monumental route…

Over the summer, Huw Oliver finished first in the 2022 edition of GBDURO, a 2,000-kilometer self-supported race across Great Britain between Land’s End and John o’ Groats. Along the way, he found a deeper connection to ultra-racing and his home country while barreling across its diverse landscapes. Find his story and a gorgeous selection of images here…

The Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer race through the Czech Republic. There were more than 100 riders from eight countries at this year’s event, the fastest of whom finished in under three days. Niels Ihrman put together a diary-style report from their ride with a lovely gallery of photos from the organizers. Check it out here…

Early this year, Rachel Walker and the crew from Vetra Bikes in Berlin escaped the cold and grey on a 10-day bikepacking journey through the spectacular volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. Find a story from their travels through time and across the island’s many craters, caves, and cliffs here…

“A Few Thousand Hours” is a new 20-minute film from Thereabouts and EF Pro Cycling that follows Lachlan Morton’s recent return to the Colorado Trail for a second attempt at completing the 530-mile faster than anyone else. Watch it here…

Over the weekend, framebuilders, artists, makers, activists, and lovers of all things bike gathered in Philadelphia for the 2022 Philly Bike Expo. Photographer Conan Thai was there wandering the halls, and we asked him to capture some of his favorite handmade bikes, new products, and more. Find his brief report and a gallery of images from the show here…

The Rhino Run is a 2,750-kilometer bikepacking race across South Africa and Namibia, and our friend Jesse Carlsson from Curve Cycling has been on the ground following the race with photographer Rae Trew-Browne. Find their second and final update from the race here, spanning from day five through the dramatic moment when the first rider crossed the finish line…

As the riders of the 2022 Arizona Trail Race (AZTR) hit the two-week mark, Jefe Branham has set a new singlespeed record on the 800-mile route, Andy Wentzel took second place, and over half of the riders have scratched from the race. After tracking down racers on the north half of the route, find Wyatt Spalding’s second report here…

Josh Ibbett finished sixth at this year’s Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco, less than half a day behind the winner. With help from Ryan le Garrec, he put together a video comprised of self-shot footage during the event. Watch it here, plus a brief ride reflection and another video outlining his bike setup…

In “Because Adventure,” a new film presented by Salsa Cycles and directed by Adam Pawlikiewicz, four friends set out on a redemption ride in Colorado after an Iowa gravel race turned the tables on them. Find the film, a collection of photos by Abigail Lafleur, and a map of the 345-mile route that starts and ends in Denver here…