Dispatch

Troy Hopwood and Justin Short recently tackled the 280-mile Fool’s Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, and they put together a comprehensive video showing what riders can expect. Watch the 16-minute video here…

As a follow-up to the story we published last year, Flint Zeigler’s latest video captures his 2022 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route ride with his 13-year-old daughter Scarlet. Relive their inspiring journey in the 11-minute video here…

Just released, “Same Same But Different” shares the story behind Cynthia Carson’s win at the 2023 Badlands event in Spain and examines the personal side of her victories and life as an ultra-endurance cyclist. Watch the full 36-minute film here…

Riders, skiers, and runners who lined up for the 2024 Fat Pursuit in Idaho earlier this month faced brutal temperatures and several feet of fresh snow. Photographer Eddie Clark was on the ground, and he shares an up-close and personal look at the memorable 11th edition of the race. Find his report here…

The latest video from Shimano and Anthill Films takes viewers to the Selkirk Mountains to meet former professional road cyclist and time trial champion Svein Tuft, who shares his story of transitioning from a life on the pro racing circuit to slower adventures in the mountains of British Columbia. Watch it here…

“The Balkans” is a 30-minute video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across enchanting Albania and Montenegro. Watch it and find a handful of photos and some written insights here…

Eating is an essential part of bikepacking, and it should be enjoyable. However, it doesn’t always come easy. In our latest video, Neil shares nine ideas for bikepacking meals and snacks, such as simple one-pot recipes, quick homemade meals, easy additions to spruce up any meal, and more…

In November, Rhys Jones and his best friend took on the 1,000-kilometer Hunt 1000 bikepacking event in Australia. The ride challenged Rhys in more ways than he thought possible, but the positive and memorable encounters with folks along the way more than made up for the difficulty. Find his reflection and photos from the 2023 Hunt 1000 here…

Last year, German athlete Jonas Deichmann pedaled across the United States from New York to Los Angeles, then turned around and ran all the way back to New York. This hour-long documentary from Markus Weinberg chronicles the incredible double-crossing experience. Watch it here…

“Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska” is a 320-page book that dives deep into tales of bicycles in the far north from the gold rush of the late 1800s up to Lael Wilcox’s recent ride of every major road in the state. Alaskan cyclist and writer John Messick offers an engaging review of the collection here…

In 2022, friends Alvari Poikola and Valtteri Heinilä pedaled 15,000 kilometers across more than 20 countries, departing from their home in Finland and completing their ride in Singapore. “Curious Pedals” is a feature-length documentary about their incredible eight-month journey across Europe and Asia. Watch it here…

Feeling the winter blues? In this mini guide, Neil shares the most popular winter bikepacking destinations around the world, catering to those living in the Northern Hemisphere who are currently in the grip of winter’s chill. Find region and route suggestions from the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida to the majestic culture and riding in Thailand and more here…