Inspiration & Blog

Vivid, the latest film project by Montanus, follows Francesco and Giorgio on a two-day bikepacking trip to a remote hut in Italy’s Apennine Mountains retracing their first bike adventure back in 2013. Watch this stunning film here alongside a photo gallery and a writeup about the trip…

The Tour Te Waipounamu is a bikepacking race that travels 1,300km from the northernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island to Slope Point in the south. The organizers put together a film documenting the inaugural event, which is available through Vimeo on Demand as of today. Watch the trailer here and rent the full film here…

Following her ride of the 2021 edition of The Big Lonely, a 350-mile race across Oregon known for its challenging terrain and unforgiving weather, Hannah Dhonau wrote this reflection on how—despite its name—she felt anything but alone while out on the route. Find her story and a gallery of images here…

As he closed out a two-month bikepacking trip across Armenia to scout out a potential new ultra-distance race route, Evan Christenson wrote this reflection on how even a 60-day touring pace was far too quick to soak in the country’s unendingly warm hospitality and staggering landscapes. Read it here, along with an extensive gallery of photos…

After a postponed 2020 event, more than 70 riders showed up for this year’s Pan Celtic Race grand depart, following a 1,240-mile route through Cornwall, South West England, and Wales. The official event video just went live, and you can watch it here…

Auzangate is the latest film in the Shared Territory series, following Justin Balog, Remi McManus, and a their guides along a harrowing route conceived to circumnavigate one of the highest peaks in the Peruvian Andes. Watch the film here alongside an interview with the director and an excellent set of photos from Ian Matteson…

Cass Gilbert and his son Sage head out on an overnighter in Mexico. Their mission? To camp out with a view. Listen to music. Eat tacos, memelas, and ice cream. Spend time together. And feed street dogs…

In Chris Wilson’s latest videos, he and riding partner Rob embark on two weekend bikepacking outings with the intention of catching and cooking trout along the way. And while their plans don’t always come to fruition, they always have a good time. Watch them both here alongside photos and notes about the trips…

Moving Mountains, the latest film from Kona, follows riders Viet Tieu and Khulan Tumen as they traverse the Paparoa Track on the west coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Watch it here and read Viet’s “Love Letter of a Boy’s Journey Home,” which recounts the trip. Plus, find an incredible set of photos by Caleb Smith and more about the route…

Earlier this fall, Ernesto Pastor mapped out and rode a track that closely paralleled his popular Montañas Vacías route in rural Spain but used all new roads and trails. Read on to find a vivid gallery of photos from his trip and a reflection on how even slight changes of perspective on the places we know well can lead to vastly different experiences…

Back in July, Chris Wilson and his riding partner Rob tackle a modified version of the Fire and Ice Cave Loop, shooting a short video to capture their experiences along the route. Watch the video and find out more about the original route and the version they rode here…

In our latest video, Neil sets out on his first overnighter since the birth of his son a couple months ago. Join him on the ride as he reflects on the importance of getting out for a night under the stars, even if it’s only a few miles from home…