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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!
“Seven Shots” is a new series from photographer Ryan Le Garrec that takes an unconventional approach to storytelling by exploring the narratives behind a selection of images that might otherwise be rejects. In the first installment, Ryan takes a ride around the French capital with Ritchey’s Fergus Tanaka ahead of the 2023 edition of Paris-Brest-Paris…
Set in the Australian High Country, “Ode to Exploration” is an experimental short video that pairs a spoken word reading with gritty scenes of a lone bikepacker pedaling along the region’s rugged tracks and trails. Watch it and find still photos here…
As part of a newly established tradition, Rob Wilson and friends rode out for a backyard bikepacking getaway over the summer. In the face of an uncertain future and many life changes among his circle of Millennial/Gen Z friends, he reflects on how bikepacking has helped him stay connected to his youth and the people around him. Read Rob’s story here…
The Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer bikepacking race through the Czech Republic. Joe Knechtel of the United States was one of more than 100 finishers from this year’s event, and we reached out to hear more about his experience. Find Joe’s story and a stunning selection of photos from the 2023 Bohemia Divide here…
The latest video from the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Genosack crew follows five friends on a four-day bikepacking journey along the 180-mile Straddle and Paddle route in Minnesota’s picturesque Northwoods. Watch the 45-minute video with 35mm film frames and a written perspective from photographer Peter Limberg here…
“All At Once” is a new film from Catherine Dunn, the Steezy Collective, and Alt. Film House that follows seven women as they endeavor to complete the most grueling bikepacking race in the UK, the esteemed Highland Trail 550. Find the 17-minute film with behind-the-scenes photos by James Robertson and a written introduction from director Catherine Dunn here…
Filmed during the 2023 Vermont Super 8, “Along the Way” is a cinematically stunning short video by Brian Nevins that offers a glimpse of Dean Liebau and Ashley Rosemeyer’s experience along the route amid peak fall colors. Find the video, photos, and some words from Dean here…
Marcus Nicolson braved the soggy conditions at the inaugural edition of Further Elements in Scotland last month, a 500-kilometer race around the unforgiving Highlands. Find his impressions from the experience paired with a moody image gallery from photographer Rupert Hartley here…
Teemu Vidgren just finished up his three-part video series, following a 900-kilometer solo bikepacking journey on our Caucasus Crossing route in the Republic of Georgia. Watch all three episodes here…
Tristan Cardew placed 11th at this year’s Badlands event in Spain, overcoming stomach issues, torrential rain, extreme heat, and hallucinations to arrive at the finish. Watch his self-filmed documentary from the race here…
For Christina Grande, this year’s DangerBird event in New Mexico was as much about reconnecting with family as it was about riding. Find her recap from the 2023 DangerBird paired with a lovely set of photos from Nathan and Eric Burnside here…
In this piece, Ty Domin makes the case for why he calls his style of riding “overlanding.” Following more than 40,000 kilometers of pedaling on many of our routes around the world, he also shares a look at his current Tumbleweed Prospector setup and offers some thoughts on how a shift in mindset has unlocked boundless possibilities. Find it all here…