Dispatch

In 2020, Buck Miller, Ryan Atkins, and Eric Batty set out to tackle Canada’s 721-kilometer Wapusk Trail from Peawanuck, Ontario, to Gillam, Manitoba. Five years later, you can finally watch the 30-minute film they produced from the remote expedition. Find it with a stunning collection of photos and a daily journal here…

Last year, Wiebke Lühmann pedaled from Germany to South Africa, covering 22,000 kilometers and spending more than 400 nights away from home. “A Day on the Road” is a five-minute video that captures the unique rhythm of life in the saddle. Watch it here…

“The Japan Journal” is a new video from Henna Palosaari that traces her 460-kilometer solo ride across the breathtaking Japanese Alps. She climbs misty mountains, soaks in hot springs, and grows a deep appreciation for the many unique cultural aspects that make Japan an ideal bikepacking destination. Find her video, photos, and story here…

Since 2012, the Great Southern Brevet in New Zealand has attracted bikepackers from around the world with hopes of completing the stunning 1,100-kilometer route. The participants in this year’s grand depart experienced the classic unpredictable weather the country’s summers are known for, and Rob Dawson was there to capture it all. Watch the 2025 event video here…

“The Great Southern Country” is a new feature film chronicling Lachlan Morton’s astounding 14,200-kilometer lap around Australia, during which he set a new Around Australia Record. Watch the full film and find a set of still photos from his journey here…

Our friend Greg McCahon is back with a fresh video documenting his journey across the Americas. In his latest video, he pedals three of our bikepacking routes in Mexico as he makes his way from Mexico City to Oaxaca. Catch up on his ride and find a colorful set of images here…

The inaugural Coldride Cranbrook promised cold temperatures, warm vibes, and a big challenge across two distances: the 55-kilometer Freezie and 130-kilometer Big Chill. Find a fantastic video from third-place finisher Mike Coulter, photos from the event, and a brief written recap from organizer Nathan Siemens here…

While some people go bikepacking to share the ride with friends, others seek out adventures by themselves to experience pure solitude. In his latest video, Sofiane Seheli heads out on a solo bike tour to find the most remote and empty place in Europe for that very reason. Watch it here, plus read his reflection on riding the Montañas Vacías route in Spain…

“Turning Point” is a film by photographer Wirittipon Withandetsit that focuses on his journey back to a life of activity after tearing his ACL. It follows Wirittipon on his trip from Bangkok to Khao Lak and delves into the minutiae of surgery and post-op recovery. For more on this fantastic film, dive in below…

Last spring, Tom Wall of the Cycling366 YouTube channel set off to Spain’s Canary Islands to ride the 500-mile GranGuanche route. Find the video and a short written reflection from his island-hopping adventure here…

The TranSardinia spans the length of Sardinia’s eastern mountains, showcasing the unique landscapes and vibrant culture of a relatively unknown side of the island that proudly maintains its bucolic and simple lifestyle. Tristan Bogaard rode the length of this route back in the fall, and he shares the experience in his latest video…

As part of a three-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Josh Reid and his girlfriend Flora took a side trip to the Macaulay Hut, an impressive 14-bunk getaway in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park north of Lake Tekapo. Find Josh’s video, a collection of photos, and a short recap from the trip here…