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The third and final installment of “Mind Mapping” completes Boru McCullagh’s open-ended bikepacking journey around the world. In total, Boru cycled 56,000 kilometers through 33 countries over 2.5 years, gaining an understanding of himself and the world he could have only previously dreamed of. Watch the full 50-minute film here…

Last year, Markus Kauf was the last to finish the inaugural Sneak Peaks in Italy, but he returned this year to tackle the new 1,100-kilometer route, complete with a 3,100-meter pass and a 22-kilometer hike-a-bike. His story is an honest account of patience, problem-solving, and why a bikepacking expedition can be more challenging and rewarding than any race. Find it paired with a stunning selection of photos from the event here…

For folks who had participated in two or more of the Pan Celtic Race Series, the organizers put on a final event called Magnum Opus, where riders would tackle a 1,000-mile route on the way to the 2024 Ultra. Watch the 50-minute film made by Friction Collective here…

For Allen Boardman’s latest bikepacking trip, he rode a modified five-day version of The Wildcat route in the Scottish Highlands in search of solitude and a stop at one of the UK’s most remote pubs. Find a write-up and photos from Allen and watch the video he made from the trip here…

Everyone’s favorite dogpacking team, John and Mira, recently got out on a three-day bikepacking trip in the Canadian Rockies. Watch the 28-minute video John put together from their trip here, complete with vibrant fall colours and crisp, clean air…

As riders of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race begin to find their rhythm, Chris Reichel provides a thorough recap of the first day of the event after following for the first 70 miles. Find his day one report and a gallery of photos he captured here…

Björn Reschabek’s new film, TÖLT, follows Mirjam Kuhn and Katharina Kruse on a bikepacking trip around Iceland that turned out very differently than expected. It’s a story of friendship, trust, and solidarity, capturing the country’s distinctive beauty from all angles. Find a short reflection from Katharina and watch the full film here…

Nearly a decade after first riding the Tilton Traverse, Neil went back this July for a fresh look. As part of his ongoing route maintenance, he wanted to see how it’s holding up, what’s changed, and whether it’s still as tough as riders claim in the comments. To find out, he and his riding partner Eric set out to relive—and re-test—the overnighter he pieced together years ago…

Ahead of this year’s Silk Road Mountain Race, Josh Ibbett and Alex Kopp toured from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital city, to Osh, where the race began. It turned out to be the perfect way to ramp up excitement for the event and experience the region’s beauty. Watch the video Josh put together from their ride here…

With the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race kicking off tomorrow morning, six-time AHCR participant Aaron Arnzen is kicking off our coverage with a detailed look at the race’s history, notable records, and some names you should keep an eye on as the race unfolds. Dive into all the details here…

Bombtrack’s latest film seeks to capture the essence of this year’s Montenegro Mountain Madness event, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the route and Adrien Liechti’s third-place finish. Watch it here…