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As a slight change of pace, we’re pleased to present “Kidical Mass,” a short video from Pedal Born Pictures that tells the story of the Moss family and how they’re doing their part to help reclaim safe streets for the next generation of bike riders. Watch the uplifting seven-minute video with an introduction from Julia Moss here…
Facing an uncertain future, we’re calling on all of our readers to help us preserve this unparalleled resource and chart a sustainable path ahead. If you’re a regular visitor, please consider joining the Bikepacking Collective to support our work as a member today. Find an important update and learn about the value we offer our backers for as little as $3.25 per month here…
With Wit Slingers in Leipzig, Germany, closing, bikepackers in Europe lost a beloved custom bag maker. While crafting a final frame bag with designer Tijmen Kervers, Josh Meissner learns all about his path to success and why he quit while on top. Settle in for a candid reflection on what small-scale manufacturing needs to truly thrive, along with photos of the now-shuttered shop…
In September, Antti Laiho and friends headed to the far northern reaches of Finland for a bikepacking getaway aboard a couple of yet-to-be-released Kona ATBs, riding remote trails and sleeping under Northern Lights. Find a story from their trip, a beautifully shot 11-minute video, and a look at the new Kona Unity in action here…
After a recent experience forced him to confront the overwhelming amount of stuff he’s accumulated over the last several years, Lucas paused to reflect on the reality that he’s not nearly as immune to the firm grip of consumerism as he once thought. From new bikes to electronic gadgets and more, explore his list of 10 things he’s swearing off in the year ahead here…
In David Lamb’s latest video, he takes on our 270-mile Fool’s Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, sharing a detailed look at what it’s like to ride the challenging trail and some lessons learned along the way. Find the 30-minute video, photos, and a brief written introduction to the trip here…
In their final mountain missive from Colombia, Cass and Emma trace their ride to El Cocuy National Natural Park. They roll along dirt roads with colourful Lada Nivas, strike up chats with poncho-clad Boyacenses, and race milk lorries through the folds of the Andes. Ultimately, they choose to follow their hearts rather than the map, heading off route for a few last nights in páramo country. Read all about it here…
Paper Roads Aotearoa is a one-person bikepacking bag studio based in Auckland, New Zealand. On a recent visit to the country, Tom Powell stopped by to meet founder Amy Kwong and learn about her colorful, efficient, purpose-built bags. Find a short video, an interview with Amy, photos of her work, and more here…
Coinciding with today’s 2026 grand depart, the fifth and final release in filmmaker Gregg Dunham’s Stagecoach 400 Documentary Series finds exhausted, trail-worn riders navigating the last miles of the event and arriving at the finish line changed in small and large ways. Watch the closing episode and catch up on others you missed here…
An announcement last week sent the bespoke bicycle industry into a tailspin. It wasn’t a new product, standard, or innovative piece of tech that would change bikes forever. Rather, it was something far more ominous. Paragon Machine Works, one of the largest full-service bike component machine shops in the world, declared its sudden and immediate closure. As the framebuilding industry grappled with the news, we reached out to a few builders for their reactions and insight…
“One Frame, Two Journeys” is a fresh video that follows Luisa Vinueza on an ambitious first bikepacking trip along Spain’s Montañas Vacías route with her partner Nacho Pellejero. It’s a stirring tribute to trust, accomplishment, fear, silence, and the quiet transformation that often results from endeavoring on two wheels. Find the seven-minute video, photos, and some heartfelt words from Luisa here…
Amid hike-a-bikes, sickness, and exhaustion, bikepacking trips have a way of revealing the cracks in any relationship, but they can also highlight its strengths. In this piece, Kristi Stump transports readers to the rugged Peru Great Divide, where she pauses to appreciate a misadventure with her partner, Steffen Schraegle. Read it and see a dazzling set of Steffen’s photos here…
