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Last Call for The Bikepacking Journal 04!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 16, 2020

13 Discussion

The deadline to join our Bikepacking Collective and have your membership kick off with the Issue 04 of The Bikepacking Journal is tomorrow at 11:59 PM EDT! Find out what a membership includes here, plus a list of upcoming giveaways and a peek at the exclusive Baja Divide map included with each copy…

Dispatch

Baja Divide Map with Every Copy of The Bikepacking Journal 04!

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 10, 2020

16 Discussion

We’re happy to announce that we’ll be including a large format, hand-illustrated map of the Baja Divide with every copy of the upcoming fourth issue of The Bikepacking Journal. See a sneak peek and details here…

Bikepacking BikesRider & Rig

Julia Vallera and her Surly Pugsley (AKA, Big Gurl)

By Guest on April 9, 2020

43 Discussion

Yesterday, Julia Vallera shared her artwork and illustrated photography from her bikepacking trip along Mexico’s Baja Divide. Today we find out more about Big Gurl, the mud-dodging Surly Pugsley she modified for the ride, her favourite Nairo Quintana baseball cap, and how she ended up with those trippy sunglasses…

Bikepacking FoodPlan

One Question, Five Voices: What’s in Your Cooking Kit?

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 3, 2020

34 Discussion

In this edition of One Question, Five Voices, we ask five bikepackers to give us a detailed look at the cooking kits they trust to prepare tasty meals while on the go. Find five unique takes on a lightweight camp kitchen here, plus a handful of tips and tricks…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

Isolation Archives: Our All-Time Favorite Bikepacking Films

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 27, 2020

32 Discussion

In need of some entertainment to prevent yourself from going totally stir crazy while locked down due to COVID-19? Presenting the Isolation Archives, our roundup of highlights from our deep well of bikepacking content. First up, we’re sharing our favorite bikepacking films of all time. Watch them here…

Bikepacking GearComponents

SRAM AXS Review: Is AXS ready for big adventures?

By Logan Watts on March 12, 2020

93 Discussion

There are plenty of SRAM AXS reviews already out there, but how about ultra-long term testing? We’ve put in over eight months on ours. Moreover, we asked three bikepackers who’ve ridden with AXS drivetrains over thousands of miles for their feedback and whether they’ve had any issues in the backcountry. Plus, everything you need to know about the SRAM AXS “Mullet” — one of only a few ways to get an ultra-wide range 1x drivetrain on a drop-bar bike…

Inspiration

My Favorite Bike Photos of 2019

By Logan Watts on January 13, 2020

9 Discussion

Bike photos are a thing of beauty to us here at BIKEPACKING.com. We take a lot of them, but only a few get high marks. Here’s a look back at 15 of Logan’s favorites from last year…

Feature Stories

The Bikepacking Journal Issue 03

By Lucas Winzenburg on January 10, 2020

5 Discussion

We’re pleased to present the latest issue of our biannually printed publication, The Bikepacking Journal. This new collection is loaded with fresh bikepacking stories and essays from all over the globe, and this issue is our biggest one yet. Find out what’s inside here, along with details on how to join our Bikepacking Collective so you never miss another issue again…

Bikepacking VideosInspiration

2019 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

By Team Work on December 5, 2019

21 Discussion

To reflect on another inspiring year in the bikepacking community, we’re delighted to announce our 2019 Bikepacking Awards. Kicking off this three-part series, we’ll first honor the creative endeavors of talented bikepackers by showcasing their work with 30 awards in nine different categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, and Best Writing…

Rodeno-Algarbe Loop Overnighter

By Guest Routes on December 4, 2019

5 Discussion

When I started planning this route, I thought that here in Teruel we would attract maybe 6 to 8 people. Who could imagine that we would have more than 40 […]

Trans-Mexico Bikepacking Route (Norte)

By Mark and Hana on November 20, 2019

191 Discussion

The Trans-Mexico route was born from two southbound cyclists’ desire to experience the diversity of Mexico’s culture, cities, and landscapes following a dirt-based route that crosses rural and backcountry regions […]

InspirationRider's Lens

Rider’s Lens: Dean Liebau’s Illustrations

By Guest on October 28, 2019

12 Discussion

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…