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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries.
Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
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Rider’s Lens is a series created to highlight talented photographers, artists, and storytellers who use bikepacking and bike travel as a means to their craft. Check out various installments below:
In this Rider’s Lens, we look at the work of UK-based photographer Michael Drummond, who shares a selection of images and the story of how cycling with a camera has shaped his life, starting with his BMX days and continuing on to participating in events such as the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. See more here…
While many of us are ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, we also recognize these last days as an opportunity to look back at the moments that made it unique, powerful, and memorable. As part of this process, we gathered 20 of our favorite and most inspiring photos we published this year. See them here…
We recently stumbled upon the whimsical illustrations of Jinny Chen and reached out to learn more. Find a collection of these unique animal-bikepacking drawings alongside an interview with Jinny about her illustrations and the technique behind them here…
In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we catch up with Minneapolis-based documentary photographer Ben Hovland, who shares a collection of his recent images and some thoughts on the parallels between cycling and photography. Learn more about Ben and his work here…
In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we take a look at the illustrations of Indonesian artist UyokSuryo, who started drawing bicycles and their riders while locked down with his kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about UyokSuryo and his art here…
In this Rider’s Lens, we get a glimpse into the daily life of Slim Wonder, one of the more enigmatic personalities in our corner of the cycling world, and someone with a flair for documenting the mundane. Find a gallery of Slim’s images here, plus his thoughts on finding common ground through bikes and photography…
In our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, Joshua Meissner shares his view of his hometown of Berlin and the surrounding state of Brandenburg, along with some thoughts about the rewards of finding creative flow and his motivations for picking up a camera. See it all here…
In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we talk with Vermont-based artist and media studies teacher Julia Vallera about illustrating and animating her recent experiences on the Baja Divide. We also share a collection of her one-a-day disposable camera photos taken during the ride and later sketched over to create an intriguing blend of reality and fantasy…
In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we look at the work of Mexican photographer Antonio Gallardo, who shares a vibrant selection of images from a yearlong ride through Iran, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. Learn more about Antonio and his work here…
In this Rider’s Lens, we’re showcasing the work of Yorkshire-based photographer Matty Waudby, who shares his motivations for capturing the idiosyncrasies of everyday life and documenting his bicycle travels around the world. Find a selection of his work here…
In our latest Rider’s Lens, we look at the work of photographer George Marshall, who shares a selection of film photos and his story of transitioning from shooting for BMX magazines to documenting unsupported bikepacking trips in places like South Africa and the Andes…
In our latest Rider’s Lens, meet illustrator Dean Liebau. Dean’s discovery of bikepacking helped him incorporate his love of outdoor exploration, positivity, and human connection into his illustrations…
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