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187 mi. / 301 km4.5 days
The Tahoe Twirl: Nevada to California and Round Again
163 Jun 7 Cass Gilbert USASet within the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the Tahoe Twirl circumnavigates the vast and mesmerising Lake Tahoe. Beginning in Reno, it blends burly desert jeep roads with classic Tahoe singletrack. Add mellow bike paths, remote forest roads, fantastic camping real estate, and an abundance of swimming spots... and it makes a wonderful introduction to this beautiful area. -
547 mi. / 880 km10 days
Newfoundland T’Railway
70 May 23 Guest Routes CanadaThe Newfoundland T'Railway Provincial Park is an 880 kilometer (547 mile) bikepacking route that crosses Newfoundland from east to west via an unpaved scenic rail-grade. The route travels through vibrant urban and rural areas, and scenic wilderness as it links St. John's to Grand Bay West... -
161 mi. / 259 km4-6 days
Ouachita Triple Crown
65 May 8 Guest Routes USAThe Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking route is a heartland gem in the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas. The loop links up three IMBA Epic trail systems. Remote yet well-blazed, this backcountry route is dense with singletrack, steep grades, and long, uncrowded stretches in Ouachita National Forest... -
286 mi. / 460 km12 days
Mama Coca, Bolivian High Andes Traverse
29 May 3 Guest Routes Latin AmericaMama Coca crosses the length of two of Bolivia's most significant Andean mountain ranges, starting with the less known Cordillera Quimsa Cruz and following on with the Cordillera Real, the highest in the country. The majority of this rugged and remote 460km route uses small dirt roads built by mining cooperatives that are connected by trails worn across the open puna by shepherds and their flocks of alpaca. -
242 mi. / 389 km3-4 days
Arkansas High Country Route (Northwest Loop)
74 May 1 Logan Watts USAAdventure Cycling Association’s new Arkansas High Country Route takes in the sparkling streams, rolling hills, big rivers, waterfalls, swimming holes, and historic towns of west Arkansas in three interlocking loops. The Northwest Loop is the shortest of the three and makes an encapsulated long weekend gravel bikepacking route for beginner to intermediate riders. -
422 mi. / 679 km8-9 days
Montanas Vacias (Empty Mountains)
77 Apr 25 Guest Routes EuropePicture high elevation plateaux, remote refugios, abundant wildlife, and kilometre upon kilometre of quiet forest roads… Welcome to Spanish Lapland, as it’s been dubbed, an area in SE Spain with a population density similar to its Finnish namesake. The 700km Montañas Vacías route offers a wonderful introduction to this little travelled area, linking the Montes Universales, Sierra de Javalambre, and Sierra de Gúdar via a dense network of doubletracks and quiet paved roads. -
114 mi. / 183 km4 days
Bikepacking Exmoor & Quantock Hills
36 Apr 14 Lars Henning EuropeThis laid back loop in Southwest England is a perfect late summer getaway in the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park, home to singletrack, dirt roads galore, as well as cream tea and scones. It can be done in three to four days, making it ideal for a long weekend away from the big city. -
119 mi. / 192 km3 days
The Chama Charmer, New Mexico
130 Apr 8 Cass Gilbert USASet to a skyscape of Simpson-esque clouds, Northern New Mexico abounds with high pastures, primitive two track, and backcountry trails. Beginning on the Colorado border, this long weekend, high elevation route showcases some of the most enjoyable bikepacking in the state, making use of the Continental Divide Trail to lace in mile upon mile of remote singletrack. If hot springs are your style, round off the ride by pampering yourself in the luxurious desert resort of Ojo Caliente, where public transport will whisk you back to Española, Santa Fe, or Albuquerque. -
130 mi. / 209 km3 days
El Camino del Diablo
33 Mar 25 Scott Morris USAEl Camino del Diablo, “The Devil’s Highway,” is an historic 130-mile route from Ajo to Yuma, Arizona. Passing through Organ Pipe National Monument, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, and a starkly beautiful wilderness, the Camino is an incredible way to experience a landscape that’s unlike anything else in the United States. -
90 mi. / 145 km2-3 days
Anza-Hapaha Loop
61 Mar 14 Logan Watts USAThe Anza-Hapaha Loop is a 2-3 day bikepacking route that connects several of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s magnificent dirt and sand roads, explores its wildflower, ocotillo, and cactus-rich desert, and snakes its way through the badlands of two geologically mesmerizing canyons. -
497 mi. / 800 km10 days
The SoCal Desert Ramble, Southern California
163 Mar 10 Cass Gilbert USAFor those seeking desert solitude tinged with a touch of the bizarre, we present the SoCal Desert Ramble. Prepare to immerse yourself amongst desert blooms and starry nights, slither your way along sandy washes, linger in counter-culture hangouts, ponder salty, decayed holiday resorts gone wrong, and marvel at the Dr. Seussian splendour of the gangly, anthropomorphic Joshua Tree… -
632 mi. / 1,017 km12 days
Hope 1000
63 Feb 28 Lael Wilcox EuropeSpanning 1,000 kilometers across Switzerland and nearly 100,000 feet of climbing, the Hope 1000 bikepacking route is steep, yet still very forgiving. Vertical miles lead to singletrack through meadows, crystal clear lakes, abbeys with courtyards, and, of course, stunning views. Here, physical challenge is paired with logistical ease. A bakery or a hot meal is never far, but along the way, you are basically alone among the pristine, natural beauty. -
168 mi. / 270 km4 days
River Road Ramble (Big Bend National Park)
78 Feb 14 Guest Routes USAA four-day bikepacking route through Big Bend National Park’s most rugged and scenic 4x4 roads, beginning and ending along the infamous River Road. -
780 mi. / 1,255 km22 days
Camino Del Puma: Peru and Bolivia
80 Jan 17 Mark and Hana Latin AmericaSparsely populated, diverse in landscapes, and rich in culture and history, the southwestern corner of Peru is a remarkable region to tour by bike. Camino Del Puma follows a high elevation route from Arequipa to Lago Titicaca and back. Forming a 1,255 kilometer loop, the route weaves through the colorful landscapes of Peru’s dramatic Central Volcanic Zone, rolls easily along the sunny plains surrounding sparkling Lago Titicaca, skirts the arid northern margin of the Atacama Desert, and dives into one of the country’s deepest canyons, all the while connecting an interesting string of remote towns and pueblitos. -
90 mi. / 145 km3 days
Bikepacking Big Bend: The Other Side of Nowhere
57 Dec 8 Logan Watts USAA three-day bikepacking loop in Big Bend Ranch State Park, based on the epic route that's aptly titled "The Other Side of Nowhere." -
434 mi. / 698 km18 days
Caucasus Crossing (Armenia)
95 Nov 20 Logan Watts EuropeThe Armenia stage of the Caucasus Crossing is an incredible undertaking in its own right. The 434-mile (698 km) route takes in the sights and culture of this wondrous country as it follows rugged doubletrack, gravel, and livestock trails across the infinite ridges of the Caucasus Minor, from the Georgia border to Iran. Highlights include the unrivaled hospitality of the Armenian people, remnants from a Soviet past, ancient monasteries, and the bewilderingly spectacular volcanic domes of the Geghama Range. -
142 mi. / 229 km3 days
Sweet and Sauerland
57 Nov 11 Lothar Linse EuropeSweet and Sauerland is a three-day bikepacking loop in the midwestern German region of Sauerland, well known for its hiking and biking. The region is crossed by two one-way hiking trails, the 230 km Sauerlandhöhenflug and the 157 km Rothaarsteig. This route combines parts of both tracks to create a loop through a remote, forested setting with many scenic viewpoints along the way. -
163 mi. / 262 km5-6 days
Trans-Dolomiti, Italy
60 Nov 6 Tales On Tyres EuropeCircling around the unique landscape of the Dolomites, in north-east Italy, the Trans-Dolomiti is one of the best ways to admire its ragged mountain peaks up close. Complete with stunning vistas, rocky roads, and some fun-riding singletrack, this route gets you up, down and around this especially beautiful mountain range.