Inspiration & Blog

With loose plans and a week at their disposal, Allen Boardman and Barry Godin traveled from the UK to Iceland last year, where they shot more than 20 hours of bikepacking footage and condensed it into a single video. Watch “Bikepacking Iceland” with a brief recap and photos from Allen here…

Not every journey ends when you get back home, as Joshua Meissner discovered upon his return from a solitary tour around Scandinavia in 2021. Settle in for a thoughtful reflection on the twists and turns that followed his journey and a set of photos from the vast north here…

Following the inaugural Komoot Women’s Rally on the GranGuanche route earlier this month, Mia Altieri reports in with her impressions from the week-long ride around Spain’s spectacular Canary Islands with a group of 40 other women. Find her story with a warm and airy gallery of images here…

“Don’t Scratch” is a new self-shot film from Jakob Carlsen that takes an up close and personal look at his time riding in the 2021 edition of the 1,805-kilometer Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) in Kyrgyzstan. You can watch the entire 44-minute film here, alongside some words from Jakob…

“Bikepacking Georgia” is an entrancing 40-minute video from Henry and Mona Merk that delights viewers with an in-depth look at their ride of our Caucasus Crossing route in the Republic of Georgia. Filmed with a gentle approach that lets the sights and sounds of the dynamic route shine through, this one is well worth a watch…

Last fall, Miles set off on a last-minute overnighter between three islands off the coast of British Columbia. With nothing more than ferry schedules as his guide, he savored the trip’s slow pace and took time to engage with friendly locals. Find photos, route details, and a reflection from his ride here…

“Tunnels of Gold” is a 10-minute video documenting the time Cameron Sanders and his partner Leialoha spent bikepacking our Appalachian Gravel Growler. Despite logistical hurdles delaying their start, they were treated to a stunning display of fall colors and plenty of local flavors. Watch the video here…

Featuring his usual stunning cinematography, Mick Turnbull’s latest video chronicles his bikepacking trip around Nepal with partner Danielle O’Hara, following the renowned Annapurna Circuit. Watch their misadventure unfold in “Annapurna: Not as Planned” here, accompanied by a collection of photos and a written introduction to the trip…

In Chris Wilson’s latest video, he and Rob headed back to Utah this past Thanksgiving for a two-week trip that included our Peaks and Plateaus route. They made it work, despite some uncharacteristically cold weather nipping at their heels. Watch the video about their trip here…

The latest film in Salsa’s “For The Love of Dirt” series visits Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp, a bikepacking mainstay that’s situated along the TNGA and the Eastern Divide Trail in North Georgia. Watch it here…

“Momentum” is a new film from Ryan Le Garrec that documents Thomas Boury’s attempt to ride the 1,400-kilometer Grande Traversée du Massif Central across France in less than a week. Soak in the beautiful sights and sounds of France while following Thomas’ blazing-fast journey in the 30-minute video here, accompanied by a photo gallery and an interview…

Greg and Ana Victoria are back with a fresh installment of their “Cycling to Argentina” video series, and this latest release finds them entering the Yukon Territory in Canada. Watch as they camp under the incredible northern lights, meet unforgettable locals, and revel in the excitement of a new country here…