Inspiration & Blog

The 2025 Tour Divide is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting dot-watching editions yet! To kick things off, we compiled a comprehensive preview with everything you need to follow along. From weather outlooks to notable route changes, find the latest updates for this year’s race. Plus, we look at the top contenders to follow in both the men’s and women’s fields. Dive into all the details here…

Our latest edition of Rider’s Lens presents a selection of film and digital images from Polish photographer Adam Wilkoszarski, who brings viewers on a ride down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route and beyond. Get to know Adam, find out what gear he uses, and browse a collection of his work here…

Tim Attwood recently pedaled sections of Australia’s Munda Biddi Trail with his partner Sarah for her first proper trip on two wheels. His 27-minute video beautifully and candidly captures the highs and lows of their ride. Watch it and find photos from the trail here…

From its origins of ripping old seatbelts out of demolished cars to make pedal straps, Restrap has grown into a force in the bikepacking bag space. During a recent trip to the UK, editor Nic Morales learned of the company’s humble origins, dedication to manufacturing in the UK, and how they’ve stayed true to their DIY ethos as they’ve grown into a global player. Look inside Restrap here…

Leigh Foster traveled solo through Costa Rica with a bike and a small camera, aiming to capture the feeling of the journey along La Gira de Costa. There’s no narration—just light, sound, and solitude. Watch Leigh’s first film with some stunning visuals from the route here…

The latest video in Antoine Bussier’s “Bikepacking Colors” series follows a 10-day journey from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Belfort in France and reveals the true power of bike travel: human connection. Find the 20-minute video and photos here…

The youngest riders at this year’s Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race in Arizona were McKenna Marino and Cruz Blue, both just 16 years old, and they completed the 340-mile route in a field where half the riders scratched. Find post-race reflections from both riders paired with a stunning set of photos from Wyatt Spalding here…

Set in the rugged American West, “The Wild Bunch” is a new video from Greg Cairns that chronicles a fascinating 1,300-mile journey through time. Join Brett Davis and company on a bikepacking, packrafting, and hiking adventure in search of legends along the Outlaw Trail here…

Just released online after a global screening tour, “Lael Rides Around the World” tells the inspiring story of Lael Wilcox’s world record for circumnavigation of the Earth by bicycle. Now’s your chance to watch the full 90-minute feature film here…

After making bikes for himself for a decade, Rufus Wenlock of New Zealand has officially announced the launch of his custom framebuilding business, Süfur Cycles. Learn more about Rufus, his designs, and the Tour Divide-ready bike he just made for Joe Nation here…

In November 2024, Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan left the UK with the dream of slowly cycling to India. Their latest video documents their time crossing the Balkans, three months into their trip. Read a short update from their travels, and watch the video here…

As the world of self-supported bikepack racing evolves and times and average speeds get more competitive, is there a place for new riders? Riley Merrell, a first-time racer and dedicated father and husband, decided to find out at the 2025 Buckshot event this spring, with a goal to finish the 385-kilometer route in under 24 hours. Watch Mike Coulter’s video of Riley’s story and the event here…