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Ahead of this year’s Silk Road Mountain Race, Josh Ibbett and Alex Kopp toured from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital city, to Osh, where the race began. It turned out to be the perfect way to ramp up excitement for the event and experience the region’s beauty. Watch the video Josh put together from their ride here…
“Trans Al-Andalus: Bikepacking Through Centuries” follows Adam Pawlikiewicz and Leo Brasil on a 2,200-kilometer bikepacking journey across seven centuries on a ride that’s part cultural pilgrimage, part heat-baked endurance test, tracing Toledo and Granada’s layered history while bridging Europe and Africa on two wheels. Watch it here…
With the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race kicking off tomorrow morning, six-time AHCR participant Aaron Arnzen is kicking off our coverage with a detailed look at the race’s history, notable records, and some names you should keep an eye on as the race unfolds. Dive into all the details here…
Bombtrack’s latest film seeks to capture the essence of this year’s Montenegro Mountain Madness event, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the route and Adrien Liechti’s third-place finish. Watch it here…
Pilgrimage, not podiums. Le Pilgrimage trades finish times for shared meals, tough stages, and the stories riders carry home—Galibier-level grit by day, long-table camaraderie by night. Meet the “Pilgrims,” hear why community beats competition, and feel how a hard ride becomes a lasting tale.
Our Fill in the Map Local Overnighter Challenge is back for 2025, and we’re calling on our world wide community of talented readers to share their favorite curated routes. We’ve partnered with Rockgeist, Teravail, and Wolf Tooth Components to offer some fantastic prizes for the best route submissions! Dig into all the details here…
Despite their recent bikepacking getaway to Cyprus being marked by heavy rain and thick mud that made for slow progress, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet found a warmer side of the Mediterranean island. Read on for their story of taking shelter with locals and finding an unexpected way to experience the country…
This spring, Mexican rider Paola Berber participated in Le Tour de Frankie, an 800-kilometer bikepacking race from Mexico City to the Pacific coast in Oaxaca. “More Than Just a Race” is a short documentary sharing her story of overcoming fear, illness, and other hurdles to complete the event. Watch it and find a detailed written recap of her experience here…
“Finding Nessie” is a heartwarming 20-minute video that follows parents Manu Cattrysse and Katrien De Smet on a 500-kilometer cargo bikepacking adventure around Scotland with their two young sons. Along the way, they discover challenging terrain and unforgettable experiences, but do they locate Nessie? Watch the exclusive premiere to find out…
Photographer Jonny Ramirez followed the 2025 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) with a camera in hand, waiting in spots along the route to capture all the action. In this look back, Jonny shares his experience documenting the race and a stunning collection of photos. Read on below…
Building Momentum Bikepacking is a newly established project by Moe Nadeau of Nelson, British Columbia, that aims to provide an inclusive space for women and non-binary people to learn about and access bikepacking. Find a short video, photos, and a recap from their inaugural workshop and overnighter here…
Matt Westfall of the Wax Tracks YouTube channel recently got out to ride the Idaho Panhandle Ramble, enjoying the 320-mile bikepacking route over six days. Watch the 18-minute video and read a short reflection from his ride here…