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92 mi. / 148 km2 days
Clare Figure 8
13 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
487 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
196 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
34 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... -
129 mi. / 208 km3-4 days
Taunus Storm Chase
14 Sep 16 Lothar Linse EuropeThe Taunus Storm Chase is a wild weekend bikepacking loop that starts and ends in the picturesque village of Runkel, Germany. It combines gravel roads, singletrack trails, and field tracks around the Taunus region. Along the way, it passes a variety of stunning landscapes and relics of ancient Roman culture. Although just north of the massive metropolis of Frankfurt, the Taunus region provides a remote escape full of history and views over a beautiful cultural landscape... -
382 mi. / 615 km6-8 days
Wisconsin Waterfalls Loop
59 Sep 8 Guest Routes USALong in the works, the Wisconsin Waterfalls Loop takes in 28 waterfalls, several off-the-beaten-path eateries and taverns, and Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods by way of gravel tracks, dirt roads, mountain bike trails, and a little bit of pavement to stitch it all together... -
66 mi. / 106 km2 days
Crowsnest-Castle Cruise
14 Sep 6 Guest Routes CanadaNestled on the Alberta side of the Great Divide, the Crowsnest-Castle Cruise is a figure-eight overnighter that starts and finishes in the Crowsnest Pass, meanders over the passes dividing the Livingstone and Castle Wildland Provincial Parks, and is easily modified to suit your skills, objectives, and penchant for suffering... -
29 mi. / 47 km2 days
Pululahua Crater Loop, Ecuador
16 Sep 2 Guest Routes Latin AmericaThe Pululahua Crater Loop may be short in distance but it's big on adventure! Whether you choose to make it a three-day family escapade, an overnighter, or even a massive day ride, exploring the interior of this enormous crater is not only a delightful biking experience, but it's also an amazing introduction to Ecuador's unique array of ecosystems. With easy logistics out of Quito and a high pass of 3,000 meters, it's also a great warm-up and chance to acclimatize for Ecuador's Tres Volcanes ride or the epic TEMBR... -
105 mi. / 169 km2-3 days
Havel Wetland Wander
14 Sep 1 Josh Meissner EuropeSituated just beyond Berlin and meandering its way through the Westhavelland Nature Park, the Havel Wetland Wander is a 170-kilometer mixed-surface weekend route that takes riders through a scenic and serene region that's teeming with wildlife. It boasts empty forests, uniquely dark skies for stargazing, and a glimpse of typical eastern German towns... -
80 mi. / 129 km2-3 days
North Bay Overnighter: A Tour of Microclimates
110 Aug 27 Guest Routes USAWidely recognized as the birthplace of mountain biking, the Mt Tamalpais and Marin region is a special place where the ocean, coastal hills, and redwood forests converge. The North Bay Overnighter takes it all in over a 2-3 day bikepacking loop. Riders will dip in and out of the fog until they rise above the clouds, leaving no doubt why the San Francisco Bay Area is known for its microclimates... -
92 mi. / 148 km3-4 days
Trans Karavanks, Slovenia
26 Aug 5 Neža Peterca EuropeTrans Karavanks is a 3-4 day mountain bike route traversing one of the longest mountain ranges in Europe. Long steep climbs above treeline are rewarded with magnificent views and the enjoyment of unspoiled nature. At every turn, you’re presented with either a seldom-visited corner of Europe or an opportunity to taste the unique flavours of Slovenian mountain cuisine... -
64 mi. / 103 km3 days
The Lower Sunshine Coast Bikepacking Route
133 Aug 4 Skyler Des Roches CanadaA forty minute ferry ride from Vancouver, British Columbia, is all it takes to escape urban chaos. Starting in Earls Cove, the Lower Sunshine Coast Bikepacking route leaves the pavement behind, and enters a lush green tunnel and a seemingly endless network of loamy mountain bike trails. This popular singletrack-heavy route showcases some of the best trails on the coast, popularized by the BC Bike Race and maintained by a dedicated group of trail builders. -
95 mi. / 153 km2-4 days
Katahdin 360
35 Jul 27 Guest Routes USAThe Katahdin 360 is a 100-mile bikepacking route through the heart of Maine's Katahdin region that includes something for everyone: incredible views, remote forests, dreamy gravel, decrepit logging roads, discouraging blowdowns, and some bushwhacking to boot! -
89 mi. / 143 km2-3 days
Texada Ridge Runner: Bikepacking Texada Island
33 Jul 12 Miles Arbour CanadaThe Texada Ridge Runner is a 144-kilometre gravel route that traverses BC's Texada Island from north to south and back again, following a mix of quiet gravel roads and pavement. The route is designed to hit some of the must-see spots on the island, including Anderson Bay, Bob's Lake, Shingle Beach, and the communities of Gillies Bay and Van Anda, all accessed via some of the best gravel roads and biggest climbs around... -
100 mi. / 161 km2-4 days
The Real Pisgah
57 Jul 6 Logan Watts USAA route long in the works, The Real Pisgah is designed to be the de facto singletrack loop in the Pisgah Ranger District. The route highlights the best backcountry trails the area has to offer while taking in several key lookouts, waterfalls, and beautiful sections of forest. Ride it as a weekend loop or test your mettle by pursuing the FKT... -
830 mi. / 1,336 km30 days
Altravesur: Southern Spain Traverse
193 Jul 1 Logan Watts EuropeWith the epic GR7 as its backbone, the Altravesur crosses southern Spain from Cadiz in the west to Valencia on the Mediterranean coast. This challenging bikepacking route flows through countless mountain ranges and parks, incorporating portions of the TransAndalus and TransNevada cycling circuits, the GR249, GR243, GR247, and GR66 footpaths, the Via Verde de la Sierra Alcaraz, and the Ruta de Don Quixote. -
45.8 mi. / 74 km2 days
Snowden or Dust, Vancouver Island
21 Jun 23 Miles Arbour CanadaSnowden or Dust is a mixed-surface, singletrack-heavy overnight bikepacking route based out of the coastal city of Campbell River, British Columbia. This action-packed 74-kilometer loop includes an impressive amount of flowy singletrack, scenic gravel roads, and lakeside camping spots that add up to a spectacular weekend getaway... -
49 mi. / 79 km2 days
Huddingeleden (Sweden)
1 Jun 16 Michael O'Dwyer EuropeHidden in plain sight, the Huddingeleden trail offers surprisingly diverse riding and surroundings packed into a short tour. Well marked but not talked about nearly enough, this Swedish singletrack gem should be on every mountain biker's bikepacking checklist...