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169 mi. / 272 km3-4 days
Peaks & Plateaus
59 Apr 5 Neil Beltchenko USAPeaks and Plateaus is a diverse 3-4 day bikepacking loop in Utah that follows a scenic mix of dirt roads and tracks. It meanders between mesa tops, through valley bottoms, along sandstone canyons, and past snow-capped ranges that leave riders in awe of the regional geography... -
70 mi. / 113 km2 days
Lesser Spotted Ireland
7 Mar 25 Guest Routes EuropeThe Lesser Spotted Ireland route crisscrosses the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland along gravel cycle routes and national waymarked trails. It’s a trip of contrasting halves, with the first day consisting of isolated logging roads through Cuilcagh Lakelands Global UNESCO Geopark and the second spent on grassy laneways linking classic rural Irish villages on the Cavan Way... -
118 mi. / 190 km2-3 days
Meandros En Mitla, Mexico
10 Mar 4 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaComplementing a growing body of shorter routes in the area, Meandros en Mitla is a three-day ramble through Oaxaca's Valles Centralles, connecting a series of dirt roads and trails between Oaxaca de Juárez and Hierve el Agua, a natural, waterfall-like rock pool formation with far-reaching views of the Sierra Norte. The route links some of the state's renowned culinary delights with Zapotec archeological sites, traditional markets, pottery workshops, and naturally dyed textiles, along with the world's stoutest tree... -
105 mi. / 169 km2 days
Texas BBQ Tour Overnighter
63 Mar 2 Guest Routes USALocated less than an hour outside of Austin, Texas, you’ll find an area known for Texas gravel and Texas Barbeque. Lockhart is easily accessible from Austin, San Antonio, and Houston and has become a popular location for gravel enthusiasts. The Texas BBQ Tour Overnighter provides the full Lockhart experience while introducing you to one of Texas’ more unique state parks... -
46 mi. / 74 km2 days
Ridout-Bigwind Rugged Ramble
22 Feb 25 Guest Routes CanadaThe Muskoka region is famous for its countless small, picturesque lakes and rugged Canadian shield landscape with towering white pines and granite outcrops. The Ridout-Bigwind Rugged Ramble overnighter treats riders to a variety of terrain in the backcountry wilderness that gives the region its splendor... -
199 mi. / 320 km4-5 days
North Yorkshire Moors Ramble
29 Feb 18 Guest Routes EuropeThe North Yorkshire Moors Ramble is a lovely long-weekend bikepacking loop that uses a mix of singletrack, medieval flagstone paths, forest tracks, and gravel backcountry roads to explore the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and all its diverse landscapes. From the heather-covered sandstone moorlands to stone wall-lined fields to medieval abbeys and ancient bridges, this route offers countless vistas connected in a 200-mile figure-eight... -
53 mi. / 85 km2 days
The Salt and Wine Road
27 Feb 10 Guest Routes EuropeThe Salt and Wine Road is a short bikepacking loop that follows the Italian-Swiss border between the Stelvio National Park and Val Mustair Biosfera, two protected natural areas in the heart of the Alps. The route mixes in dirt roads, singletrack trails, and an ancient road used in the Middle Ages to trade wine from Italy to central Europe and salt from Switzerland to northern Italy... -
45 mi. / 72 km2 days
Excursiones en Etla, Mexico
28 Jan 28 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaExcursiones en Etla is a historical and cultural ramble complete with low-traffic rural terracerías, cross country mountain bike trails, delicious Oaxacan fare, a fabulous art centre, a brewery, traditional pottery workshops, and a Zapotec archeological site. If you're travelling from overseas and basing yourself in Oaxaca de Juárez, pair it with one of the longer routes on the site for an insight into the Etla Valley. Or, if you live in Mexico and are new to bikepacking, enjoy it as a standalone weekend ride with varied terrain, as well time on and off the saddle... -
69 mi. / 111 km2-3 days
The Brown County Delight
56 Jan 27 Guest Routes USASet in Bloomington, Indiana, home of the classic cycling film “Breaking Away,” the Brown County Delight is a 2-3 day bikepacking loop that follows challenging gravel roads, doubletrack, and scenic singletrack directly into Brown County State Park. The route offers opportunities to further explore its well-regarded MTB trails and take advantage of the food and drink available in the area... -
83 mi. / 134 km2-3 days
Warm Lake Wanderer
30 Jan 21 Guest Routes USAPacking in steep, rewarding climbs, beautiful views, endlessly undulating riverside descents, a welcoming beer stop, and hot springs just a stone's throw from a delightfully hidden campsite, the Warm Lake Wanderer is geared toward overnight and weekend riders looking to take it slow, enjoy the scenery, and maybe even get some fishing done along the way... -
227 mi. / 365 km4-6 days
The Queen’s Ransom
45 Jan 10 Guest Routes USAThe Queen’s Ransom is a 227-mile bikepacking route around the greater East Valley of metro Phoenix, Arizona. It weaves together many of the area's popular singletrack trail systems, regional parks, and the Arizona National Scenic Trail amid stunning topography, rolling dirt roads, and challenging terrain... -
118 mi. / 190 km3-4 days
Ojos de Cuicatlan (TCBR, Sur)
9 Jan 10 Cass Gilbert Latin AmericaThe Tehuacán-Cuicatlán biosphere reserve is located in southeastern Mexico, set within the arid climes of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Being split between two states - Puebla and Oaxaca - we've put together two distinct loops accessed from each capital, showcasing both the rich biodiversity in the area and its cultural identity. Given the fluctuations in altitude, the South Loop is especially varied, sharing much of the desert flora that can be seen in the North Loop - including the reserve's ionic columnar cacti - as well as lofty oak forests and low-lying river valleys, where guacamayas verdes soar through the sky at sunrise and sunset. -
63.5 mi. / 102 km2 days
The Sam Houston Restaurant Tour
39 Jan 5 Guest Routes USAThe Sam Houston Restaurant Tour is a laid-back overnighter that explores dirt roads in the Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. The route is based around two local—and comically different—restaurants that provide all the necessary sustenance for the ride: Bullet Grill House and Taqueria Carmelita. Leave your stoves and logistical worries at home, as this 64-mile ride is as relaxed and straightforward as they come... -
115 mi. / 185 km2 days
The Sand County Caress
37 Jan 3 Guest Routes USAInspired by Aldo Leopold’s "The Sand County Almanac," The Sand County Caress (TSCC) is an overnighter route that delves into Wisconsin's Leopold country, taking in the many wildlife natural areas, savanna, marshes, lakes, and rivers via a mix of sandy tracks and backcountry roads... -
60 mi. / 97 km2 days
Owens Valley Ramble
32 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
63 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
14 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...