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64 mi. / 103 km2 days
Owens Valley Ramble
42 Dec 15 Guest Routes USAThe Owens Valley Ramble is an overnight loop that highlights the complex environmental, geological, and political history of California's Owens River Valley. Route landmarks include the Eastern Sierra foothills, Manzanar War Relocation Camp, Alabama Hills, Owens River watershed, and Inyo Mountains... -
161 mi. / 259 km2-3 days
Red Feather Ramble
74 Dec 13 Guest Routes USAIdeally toured over 2-3 days, the Red Feather Ramble traverses a few of northern Colorado’s sub-alpine passes before passing through its namesake village and opening up to the expansive, beautiful plains just south of the Wyoming border. From smooth gravel climbs, engaging two-track, views of the Poudre River Valley, and big skies in the north country, this route provides a stunning alternative to the high alpine terrain typically associated with Colorado... -
110 mi. / 177 km1-3 days
Redington-Lemmon Loop
33 Dec 6 Lael Wilcox USAThe Redington-Lemmon Loop is the best gravel loop out of Tucson. It’s an equal split of dirt and pavement with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing in 110 miles and makes for a fantastic one, two, or three-day trip. The 20-mile road to Mount Lemmon in itself is world-class, transitioning between seven ecological zones from saguaro cactus to Canadian pine forests. Add on Redington Road and the dirt backside of Lemmon and you have a real adventure... -
56 mi. / 90 km2 days
Cima d’Asta Loop
16 Dec 2 Guest Routes EuropeThe Cima d’Asta Loop is a two-day mixed-terrain bikepacking ride around Cima d’Asta, the highest peak of Lagorai, a small mountain range in Italy's northeastern Alps, which are less famous and crowded than the nearby Dolomites but equally fascinating for their wild landscapes... -
244 mi. / 393 km6-7 days
San Jose del Pacifico Grand Dirt Tour, Oaxaca
143 Nov 25 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaMexico is blessed with an abundance of dirt roads and Oaxaca is a wonderful place to enjoy them. From rural terracerías to forested two-track, from to tlayuda pit stops to mushroom foraging, the San José del Pacífico Grand Dirt Tour has a little of everything this remarkable state has to offer. And, because it begins and ends in Oaxaca de Juaréz, the state's capital and a beautiful mountain city that's a destination in its own right, we've included five dirt road day rides into the surrounding valleys too, as well as additional bikepacking options to extend your trip to the region. -
575 mi. / 925 km6-8 days
Westfjords Way
76 Nov 15 Guest Routes EuropeIn a land touted as “Europe's last great wilderness,” the Westfjords of Iceland stand as a reminder of what “remote” really looks like. The 575-mile Westfjords Way gives riders a taste of the region’s zig-zagging fjords with winding gravel roads, big climbs, and epic hot springs, offering bikepackers a truly unique and memorable experience on and off the bike... -
50 mi. / 80 km2 days
London’s Olympic Gravel Overnighter
10 Nov 12 Guest Routes EuropeLondon’s Olympic Gravel is a tale of two halves. Setting off from the Olympic velodrome, the heart of cycling during the London 2012 Olympics, this gentle overnighter heads up the unpaved tow paths of the Lee Valley canal and wetlands, before heading east to tackle undulating gravel tracks in the ancient woodlands of Epping Forest. -
239 mi. / 385 km7-8 days
The Veneto Divide
67 Nov 11 Guest Routes EuropeThe Veneto Divide is a 7-8 day bikepacking route across Italy's Venetian Prealps that takes in a variety of terrain and landscapes rich in history and magnificent views. The route offers a continuous up and down on the physical border between the Alps and the Po Valley, crossing the entirety of the Veneto region from west to east... -
109 mi. / 175 km2-3 days
Rennsteig Express
21 Nov 6 Guest Routes EuropeThe Rennsteig Express is a classic bikepacking route traversing the Thüringer Forest on the historic Rennsteig ridge trail. The route travels through one of Germany’s largest forests and a UNESCO biosphere reserve on mostly fast rolling gravel roads. The lush meadows, hearty eateries, and rustic wooden shelters make up for the challenging climbs. -
498 mi. / 801 km9 days
New Mexico Off-Road Runner
226 Oct 25 Cass Gilbert USARunning parallel to the Rio Grande, the New Mexico Off-Road Runner connects Santa Fe and Las Cruces via 500 miles of dirt, gravel, desert, and paved roads. En route, it strikes a satisfying blend of historical intrigue and raw beauty, both of which abound in the Land of Enchantment. Expect ponderosa forests, high desert flora, sun-bleached trucks, and forlorn ghost towns, all set beneath the region's dramatic, starry skies... -
161 mi. / 259 km3-4 days
Bay Area Triple Crossover
62 Oct 25 Emily Bei Cheng USAThe Bay Area Triple Crossover weekend bikepacking route highlights the diversity of bay ecosystems, where each day feels distinct from the next. Riders embark from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and then cross the San Francisco Bay three times on a multi-day journey through coastal prairie, chaparral, redwoods, rolling hills, and marshland. Experience how nature and cities coexist on a route that threads the urban hubs of the San Francisco Bay Area... -
82 mi. / 132 km2 days
The Pulpwood Pedaler
25 Oct 21 Guest Routes USALooping through Central Alabama’s dirt and chip seal roads, the Pulpwood Pedaler is an accessible two-day rural route that gets you out there, but never strays too far from civilization... -
120 mi. / 193 km2-3 days
Little Egypt River to River
25 Oct 18 Guest Routes USABeginning at the Ohio River, the 120-mile Little Egypt River to River route covers four physiographic regions (including the northernmost cypress swamp in the U.S.) and offers a rich array of scenery, terrain, and culture before it reaches the Mississippi River on the western edge of southernmost Illinois... -
96 mi. / 154 km2 days
Cormac Berry’s Tasty Lolli
16 Oct 15 Guest Routes USAThe Cormac Berry’s Tasty Lolli overnighter route is an immersion in small-town culture and hospitality, all the while experiencing the unique nature of the Ozarks directly from downtown Springfield, Missouri... -
92 mi. / 148 km2 days
Clare Figure 8
14 Oct 8 Guest Routes EuropeStarting in East Clare, Ireland, this overnighter route takes you from rolling hills and lakes, through the stark and rocky landscape of Burren, to the stunning coastline and back again. The Clare Figure 8 is a surprisingly varied route that keeps on delivering stunning scenery and excellent cycling... -
255 mi. / 410 km5 days
Green Mountain Gravel Growler, Vermont
512 Sep 24 Joe Cruz USAThe Green Mountain Gravel Growler is an extraordinary loop that weaves a selection of storybook-farm dirt roads, flowy New England singletrack, and rugged historic woodland paths to create a circuit of some of the world’s best and most coveted craft beers... -
647 mi. / 1,041 km15 days
Tree to Sea Loop, Vancouver Island
231 Sep 22 Miles Arbour CanadaThe Tree to Sea Loop is an incredible 1,000-kilometre gravel loop around the lesser-known areas on the north end of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The route links massive valleys, oceanside villages, towering coastal mountains, and deep fjords via an impressive patchwork of forest service roads. Aside from some of the best gravel riding on the coast, there are opportunities for spelunking, whale watching, waterside camping, and much more... -
90 mi. / 145 km2 days
Yellow River Loop
37 Sep 20 Guest Routes USAIowa is often overlooked as a scenic bikepacking destination, but don’t be fooled. It has a unique beauty of its own. It may not have expansive mountains or millions of acres of public forest land, but Northeast Iowa is part of the beautiful Driftless Area, which encompasses some of the best-kept gravel hills and trout streams the Midwest has to offer. The Yellow River Loop explores this area via a loop from Clermont to the Yellow River State Forest and back...