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68 mi. / 109 km2 days
Norwich Overnighter: Nature, History and Trains
16 Feb 25 Guest Routes EuropeThe Norwich Overnighter runs from medieval Norwich through the verdant Wensum Valley and the northern Broads to the classic British seaside resort of Great Yarmouth. The route follows disused railway lines, bridleways, and quiet country roads. Stop off at pubs, markets, restaurants and cafés to refuel, and visit iconic nature reserves and historical gems. -
Leaving Time Behind: Bikepacking the Arizona Trail (film)
7 Feb 19 Logan Watts / videoIn this new film from Freehub Mag, two riders set out on a section of the Arizona Trail and leave time behind. Watch it here and find a nice set of photos from the trip…
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66 mi. / 106 km2 days
Maar Volcanoes Overnighter, Texas and New Mexico
7 Feb 13 Cass Gilbert USAThis overnighter offers an easy escape from El Paso, Texas, keeping almost completely to ditch roads, bike paths, and gravel roads. It heads west from El Paso to Kilbourne Hole, a massive maar volcanic crater, connecting it with its smaller neighbours, Hunts and Phillips, flanking the railway line on its return into town. An ideal route for those new to bikepacking, it offers a true taste of Chihuahuan Desert solitude... -
Belle Cycles A.T.E.R. / All Terrain Exploration Rig
15 Feb 12 Lucas Winzenburg / bikesBelle Cycles and The Service Course collaborated on this one-of-a-kind, Mad Max-inspired All Terrain Exploration Rig for Christian Meier in the upcoming Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Find a gallery of photos and more details about the A.T.E.R. here…
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The High Line, Purgatory for Recreation (Video)
3 Feb 4 Guest / videoDeane Parker’s latest video takes us on a two-day bikepacking trip through New Zealand’s dramatic Craigieburn Range. Watch it here, along with a short trip recap and gear list from Deane…
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75 mi. / 121 km2 days
High Cascades Overnighter
27 Jan 23 Guest Routes USAThe High Cascades Overnighter is pure singletrack bliss that covers everything from the high desert to alpine lakes. This route is a great tour of some of the mountain biking options around Bend, Oregon. Pack a fly rod, some fat tires, and a sense of adventure... -
Ride What Ya Brung (Film)
2 Jan 21 Guest / video“Ride What Ya Brung” is a new short film that follows Deane Parker as he takes on his first brevet, a 250km event through New Zealand’s scenic Canterbury High Country. Watch it here, along with a short introduction from Deane…
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Farr Carbon Aero Bolt-On: First Impressions
64 Jan 17 Miles Arbour / gearFarr’s Carbon Aero Bolt-On provides an additional hand position and accessory mount for your favourite flat or drop bar handlebar, all in a super lightweight and easy-to-install package. Here are Miles’ first impressions after his first few rides…
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Into The Clouds (Video)
3 Jan 14 Logan Watts / videoIn Kona’s latest video, Kona Adventure Team riders Barry Wicks and Eric Tonkin tackle two of Maui’s most daunting rides, combining them into one epic day on their way into the clouds. Watch it here, along with photos and an introduction from Kona…
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My Favorite Bike Photos of 2019
9 Jan 13 Logan Watts / plogBike 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…
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96 mi. / 154 km2 days
Adventure Origins Overnighter
21 Jan 8 Guest Routes USANearly a century ago in Southern Colorado, recreation areas as we know them were born from the ashes of a tragedy. Following the Ludlow Massacre, a steel company, the US Forest Service, and the City of Pueblo, Colorado partnered to create the first designated recreation area on National Forest lands. The Adventure Origins Overnighter celebrates that story. -
The Not Knowing (Film)
15 Jan 1 Lucas Winzenburg / videoThe Not Knowing is a new short film that follows two riders on an eight-day trip through Tajikistan’s stunning Pamir Mountains. Find the full film here, along with a gallery of photos from the Silk Road…