Inspiration & Blog

Tall Bikes Will Save The World is a film following the visionary Zenga brothers’ quest to expand their world and touch their community through tall bicycles and art. Not to be missed (if you missed it when it was released in 2017)… Or, watch it again. It’s really good.

Chris Wilson and his riding partner Rob had to face a tough decision and bail on their Tour Divide ride this year. But with train tickets in hand, the two made some adaptations and traveled from their home in Vancouver to Whitefish for a weeklong trip in the wilds of Montana. Watch the lovely video Chris made about their trip here…

Can there be a more poetic swansong for your favourite old mountain bike – the one you could never bring yourself to part with – than transforming it into something completely wondrous and magical? Cass remembers touring on his On One Inbred of yesteryear, and after painfully witnessing its dismemberment, rejoices in its imaginative reanimation…

Following the 2021 Oregon Timber Trail Grand Depart earlier this summer, photographer Conan Thai reflects on finding community and making the most of his time on the rugged backcountry route despite record temperatures and wildfire risks. Find his story and a collection of images here…

In the latest episode of Kitsbow’s “36 Hours” series, filmmaker Emily Zebel captures a warm and intimate reflection on a bikepacking trip with her daughter to explore their new backyard in the old Saint Anthony’s Wilderness, just north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Watch it here and find a map of the route…

In the third and final episode of 7mesh’s Reconnecting series, Svein Tuft rides from Squamish to Bella Coola and discusses his need to roam, reveals how bikepacking helped him find motivation, and reconnects with his first ride. Watch it here alongside photos from the trip…

In our latest video, Neil Beltchenko discusses the similarities and differences between bikepacking touring and racing to try and help skeptics understand that there’s no wrong way to go bikepacking…

Hannes and Sandra took three weeks to string together two routes through Iceland, exploring its rugged beauty and sublime landscapes. Along the way, they made a film to document their trip. Watch it here and learn more about the route they took…

In our latest event recap, Megan Dunn offers a unique perspective on the 2021 Alberta Rockies 700, during which she photographed the riders and followed their dots online. Read her reflection on what it means to be a part of such a race, even from the sidelines…

British Columbia-based Landyachtz Bikes has a complete line of purpose-built bicycles and specializes in custom in-house titanium and steel dream rigs. We dropped by their shop in Vancouver to learn more about what they’re up to and check out some of their latest creations. Find an interview and a gallery of photos here…

Mulberry Trap, as it’s affectionately called by participants, is at the heart of the Trans North Georgia Adventure. It transforms into a mission control center, support system, and community hub during the event to make this challenge an accessible one. Learn more here and find a gallery from in and around the Gap during this year’s TNGA…

In this classic video, four retired gentlemen undertake a difficult, once in a lifetime railbiking adventure across the vast open spaces of Patagonia. Fighting ferocious winds and camping at deserted stations, they traveled the abandoned 400-kilometer historical line called La Trochita unlike anyone had before…