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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!
What’s a sleeping bag beyond goose down in a nylon shell? A whole lot more, as Josh Meissner found out on a ride to Gdynia, Poland, where he connected with the passionate folks behind established ultralight manufacturer Cumulus Outdoor. Settle in for an exclusive tour of their factory and go-to overnighter spot, thoughts on the nuanced ethics of down, and a relational take on local production and repairability, all set against a lovely backdrop of summer on the Baltic Sea…
Last year, Weronika Szalas spent 15 days pedaling across Morocco with next to no plan beyond trying to intercept a couple of friends who were also in the country. Her diaries from the trip capture small moments and meaningful interactions and beautifully illustrate how any journey is far more than the sum of its parts. Find her notes and a vibrant gallery of photos here…
While some people go bikepacking to share the ride with friends, others seek out adventures by themselves to experience pure solitude. In his latest video, Sofiane Seheli heads out on a solo bike tour to find the most remote and empty place in Europe for that very reason. Watch it here, plus read his reflection on riding the Montañas Vacías route in Spain…
Following a 1,200-kilometer ride along the Sounds to Sounds route on New Zealand’s spectacular South Island, Dan Stork penned this reflection on the countless gifts bikepacking has given him, even on rides that might be considered “failures.” Find Dan’s story, brief thoughts on the route, and a colorful photo gallery here…
The Road Holes 200 is an unconventional challenge that seeks to find out if a ragtag group of $200 bikes and their riders can pedal 200 rough-and-tumble miles around Washington. In this piece, creator Alder Threlkeld reflects on his merry group of friends finding the limits of more than just their budget builds. Read it here…
“Turning Point” is a film by photographer Wirittipon Withandetsit that focuses on his journey back to a life of activity after tearing his ACL. It follows Wirittipon on his trip from Bangkok to Khao Lak and delves into the minutiae of surgery and post-op recovery. For more on this fantastic film, dive in below…
Last spring, Tom Wall of the Cycling366 YouTube channel set off to Spain’s Canary Islands to ride the 500-mile GranGuanche route. Find the video and a short written reflection from his island-hopping adventure here…
For Evan Christenson’s Budget Bikepacking Build-Off entry, he looked around at the people closest to him and asked, “Who needs a bike?” Enter his sister, an eclectic free-spirit who’s been afraid of bikes for two decades. Read on for the transformation of a 1990s Bianchi Ibex and, more importantly, another person who has sampled the beauty of life on two wheels…
The TranSardinia spans the length of Sardinia’s eastern mountains, showcasing the unique landscapes and vibrant culture of a relatively unknown side of the island that proudly maintains its bucolic and simple lifestyle. Tristan Bogaard rode the length of this route back in the fall, and he shares the experience in his latest video…
As part of a three-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Josh Reid and his girlfriend Flora took a side trip to the Macaulay Hut, an impressive 14-bunk getaway in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park north of Lake Tekapo. Find Josh’s video, a collection of photos, and a short recap from the trip here…
Despite it being his first attempt at filmmaking, Pak Eugene’s “Riding Han” resoundingly won our 2024 Bikepacking Award for Best Film. In this behind-the-scenes piece, Pak reveals his journey toward becoming a filmmaker and the economic realities of releasing the project. He offers insightful lessons, hard truths, and actionable advice for anyone interested in following suit. See it here…
Despite only just moving away, Nic Morales couldn’t stay away from his home state of Florida for long. With Orange Blossom Gravel in its second year as an official event, Nic took the opportunity to dissect the state of his home and what events like these add to the unique community there…
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