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Tall Bikes Will Save The World is a film following the visionary Zenga brothers’ quest to expand their world and touch their community through tall bicycles and art. Not to be missed (if you missed it when it was released in 2017)… Or, watch it again. It’s really good.

Chris Wilson and his riding partner Rob had to face a tough decision and bail on their Tour Divide ride this year. But with train tickets in hand, the two made some adaptations and traveled from their home in Vancouver to Whitefish for a weeklong trip in the wilds of Montana. Watch the lovely video Chris made about their trip here…

Over the last three months, Neil Beltchenko has thrown a little bit of everything at the PEARL iZUMi X-Alp Summit shoes. They’ve endured simple day rides, the 530-mile Colorado Trail, and everything in between. I this video review, Neil picks apart their pedaling performance, hike-ability, and overall durability after 200+ hours of use…

Released this spring, the BXB Piccolo Short Flap is a modern top-accessed saddlebag or handlebar bag that’s specifically tailored for bikes with tighter clearances and narrower drops. We spent several months testing out the large and small Piccolo on a wide range of trips and day rides. Find our full review here…

In the third and final episode of 7mesh’s Reconnecting series, Svein Tuft rides from Squamish to Bella Coola and discusses his need to roam, reveals how bikepacking helped him find motivation, and reconnects with his first ride. Watch it here alongside photos from the trip…

In our latest video, Neil Beltchenko discusses the similarities and differences between bikepacking touring and racing to try and help skeptics understand that there’s no wrong way to go bikepacking…

Hannes and Sandra took three weeks to string together two routes through Iceland, exploring its rugged beauty and sublime landscapes. Along the way, they made a film to document their trip. Watch it here and learn more about the route they took…

In our latest event recap, Megan Dunn offers a unique perspective on the 2021 Alberta Rockies 700, during which she photographed the riders and followed their dots online. Read her reflection on what it means to be a part of such a race, even from the sidelines…

In this classic video, four retired gentlemen undertake a difficult, once in a lifetime railbiking adventure across the vast open spaces of Patagonia. Fighting ferocious winds and camping at deserted stations, they traveled the abandoned 400-kilometer historical line called La Trochita unlike anyone had before…

Back in May, Dallas Mignano rode the Oregon Outback from Klamath Falls to the Columbia River. Along the way he captured a lot of footage and recently put together this compilation that offers a glimpse of what the ride is like. Find it and an accompanying photo gallery here.

In this new film by Evan McKay, Ella and Alex McAndrew take on a whole new kind of bikepacking adventure, using the abandoned railroads of Vermont to ride the rails into the backcountry to camp and fish…

After winning the 2021 Colorado Trail Race, Neil Beltchenko made this video to offer a detailed look at his rig, including the components, bags, and everything he was carrying. He also answers some of your questions about the race and his choice of rig…