Dispatch

Josh Ibbett took fourth place at the 2025 Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece last month, completing the 884-kilometer route in 3 days and 15 minutes. He recently uploaded his self-shot race video and a post-race bike check, which you can watch here…

In our latest video, Neil catches up with Justin McKinley in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado. They chat about the Tour Divide, including its challenges, preparation for his third race attempt, his new bike and gear choices, and much more. Find that plus Justin’s bike build and gear list here…

“The Present” is an 18-minute documentary that follows Dimitri Poffé’s bikepacking journey from Mexico to Patagonia to raise awareness of Huntington’s disease, a rare and incurable genetic disorder that causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Watch it here…

Tim Attwood recently pedaled sections of Australia’s Munda Biddi Trail with his partner Sarah for her first proper trip on two wheels. His 27-minute video beautifully and candidly captures the highs and lows of their ride. Watch it and find photos from the trail here…

Leigh Foster traveled solo through Costa Rica with a bike and a small camera, aiming to capture the feeling of the journey along La Gira de Costa. There’s no narration—just light, sound, and solitude. Watch Leigh’s first film with some stunning visuals from the route here…

The latest video in Antoine Bussier’s “Bikepacking Colors” series follows a 10-day journey from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Belfort in France and reveals the true power of bike travel: human connection. Find the 20-minute video and photos here…

Set in the rugged American West, “The Wild Bunch” is a new video from Greg Cairns that chronicles a fascinating 1,300-mile journey through time. Join Brett Davis and company on a bikepacking, packrafting, and hiking adventure in search of legends along the Outlaw Trail here…

Just released online after a global screening tour, “Lael Rides Around the World” tells the inspiring story of Lael Wilcox’s world record for circumnavigation of the Earth by bicycle. Now’s your chance to watch the full 90-minute feature film here…

After making bikes for himself for a decade, Rufus Wenlock of New Zealand has officially announced the launch of his custom framebuilding business, Süfur Cycles. Learn more about Rufus, his designs, and the Tour Divide-ready bike he just made for Joe Nation here…

In November 2024, Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan left the UK with the dream of slowly cycling to India. Their latest video documents their time crossing the Balkans, three months into their trip. Read a short update from their travels, and watch the video here…

As the world of self-supported bikepack racing evolves and times and average speeds get more competitive, is there a place for new riders? Riley Merrell, a first-time racer and dedicated father and husband, decided to find out at the 2025 Buckshot event this spring, with a goal to finish the 385-kilometer route in under 24 hours. Watch Mike Coulter’s video of Riley’s story and the event here…

The latest video from Kim Gintrand documents a two-day bikepacking experience on the iconic Old Ghost Road in New Zealand. Kim navigated the twisty singletrack and alpine ridgelines, finding it surprisingly doable on her drop-bar gravel bike. Watch the video and read a short written reflection from Kim here…