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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!
Miles recently met up with Natalie Jones and Tom Roozendaal for a ride on Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Mountain in Duncan, BC, Canada. Learn about Natalie’s free women’s mountain bike lessons, Tom’s involvement with local trail building and advocacy, and a few of the go-to spots in town…
Tess from the Dusty Betty YouTube channel took a couple of her friends out on a ladies night out overnighter bikepacking ride. In these two videos, Tess walks through her gear list and bike setup, and documents the ride. Watch them both here…
Following her monthlong bikepacking trip through the area around Bears Ears National Monument, Ashley Carruth put together this reflection on managing solitude, embracing vulnerability, and the importance of respecting the history and cultural significance of the places we pedal through. Read it here…
The Hardtail Party Youtube channel put together a couple videos documenting their first family bikepacking trip, complete with footage from their trip, packing details for the Burly Coho XC trailer, and loads of great tips for those interested in getting out with their kids. Watch both videos here…
Last night Ted King premiered a film on his inspiring gravel ride across the state of Vermont via the forthcoming VTXL bikepacking route. He pedaled 310 miles (499 kilometers) with 35,000ft (10,700m) of climbing—90% of which was on dirt—in under 23 hours. Watch the video here along with a Q&A with Ted and the filmmakers.
Photographer Ana Zamorano spent a month pedaling through Iranian Kurdistan, getting to know its lush landscapes and warm locals. Along the way, she documented the places and people she encountered in this unique and infrequently visited region. Find her report here, paired with a beautiful set of photos…
Every year PCR Gravier gets together for a week-long bikepacking adventure. During their most recent outing last summer, their crew of nine went to Slovenia and learned eight key lessons to a successful bike trip. Watch this bizarrely fun video guide to learn their secrets…
Many in the cycling community have been out in the streets documenting the widespread demonstrations in support of racial justice across the United States, and we put together this collection of images from some of our favorite photographers. See them all here…
Professional road cyclist Lachlan Morton has taken up bikepacking over the last couple of years, and during this time he’s posted incredible finish times on routes such as the Colorado Trail and the GB Divide. After setting a new course record on the Kokopelli Trail earlier this week, Lachlan sat down with host Neil Beltchenko for this video interview…
After a week of witnessing profound grief, anger, and unrest across the country—including our own backyards—we want to share this message of solidarity with BIPOC communities and everyone who is fighting against racial injustice. We see you, we hear you, and we want to be better allies. Read more here…
Bikepacking the Sultanate of Oman is a short video that documents a 1,120-kilometer ride across Oman and showcases its natural beauty and geographic diversity in a way we’ve never seen before. Watch it here, along with a trip report and gallery of vibrant photos from filmmaker Hans De Neve…
Shapeless Fulfillment is a new film from Ben Haggar that follows his solo bikepacking trip along the Arctic Circle Trail in western Greenland. Watch it here, plus find a stunning gallery of photos and words from Ben about his trip…