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92 mi. / 148 km3 days
Ring Around The Ritas (RATR)
13 May 30 Eszter Horanyi USARing Around The Ritas (RATR) is a 92-mile circumnavigation of the Santa Rita Mountains of southern Arizona. The loop consists of a series of rugged backcountry dirt roads, chunky trails, and many of the best miles of the southern part of the Arizona Trail. It rewards persistent riders with amazing views, solitude, and the potential for unique wildlife sightings in this well-known birding area. It can be done in two big days, or more comfortably, with two nights out... -
TEMPEST: Racing the 2024 Buckshot (Video)
2 May 27 Miles Arbour / newsThis year’s Buckshot event in British Columbia challenged nearly 70 riders with freezing rain, snow, and unbearable winds, making the already challenging 430-kilometer route that much more difficult. Mike Coulter documented his sub-24-hour ride and put together an engaging 15-minute video from the event. Watch it here…
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38 mi. / 61 km2 days
828s and Heartbreak
3 May 23 Guest Routes USAThe 828s and Heartbreak overnighter explores some brand-new singletrack in the eastern part of Pisgah National Forest before a stout nine-mile climb to the renowned Blue Ridge Parkway. From the Parkway, you’ll enjoy remote gravel roads leading to one of the longest singletrack descents on the East Coast, Heartbreak Ridge... -
Ten Resources for Planning the Perfect Swift Campout
0 May 22 Lucas Winzenburg / planThe Swift Campout is a global call to celebrate the northern summer solstice by spending a night outside with your bike, and the 2024 edition is just one month away! Find details on the Campout Video Challenge, sign up to participate, and explore our roundup of trip-planning resources here…
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Coast to Kaiserschmarrn: A Winter Bikepacking and Ski Adventure (Video)
0 May 16 Lucas Winzenburg / news“Coast to Kaiserschmarrn” is a 30-minute video that tracks Till Schenk and Annika Vossen on a 2,500-kilometer journey mixing bikes and skis throughout the Dolomites and the Alps. Find the video and a wintry photo gallery here…
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Bike to Fly: 9 Days of Bikepacking and Fly Fishing Through Patagonia (Film)
3 May 15 Miles Arbour / video“Bike to Fly” is a new film by Will Phelps that documents nine days of fly fishing and bikepacking in Patagonia as part of Miles Sebald’s 30,000-kilometer ride from Alaska to Argentina. Watch the hour-long film here…
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Point Reyes and Back: A Whirlwind on Two Wheels
5 May 15 Guest / plogWhen Jake Bleggi was asked to shoot engagement photos for a friend in San Francisco, he used the quick trip as an excuse to chase some longtime dreams in the hills beyond the city. Find his short story of an unplanned getaway and an ode to spinning the pedals for whatever amount of time you can here…
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Wheelie Big Adventure (Video)
5 May 14 Guest / videoWheelie fanatic Keenan DesPlanques took a trip to Arizona this winter, where he wheelied his way around the eastern half of the Fool’s Loop route. Watch the short and highly entertaining video he put together from the trip and read about his humbling experience dealing with rain and death mud here…
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How Do You Carry Your Camera on the Bike?
90 May 7 Lucas Winzenburg / photographyAfter retiring his longtime handlebar-mounted compact camera bag, the Porcelain Rocket Mini Slinger, Lucas is on the hunt for a new solution for hauling his Fuji X-T3 on the bike. He’s seeking input on your favorite camera-carrying bags on today’s market. Find a few suggestions and add your recommendations here…
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Canyonlands – Bikepacking The White Rim Trail (Video)
0 May 6 Guest / videoPhotographers Chris Shane and Chris Bennett of the Adventures of Chris And Chris YouTube channel recently rode the otherworldly White Rim Trail in Utah, where they put together a cinematically rich and informative 20-minute video documenting their experience. Find the video, a short introduction, and a stunning set of photos here…
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Should Bikepacking Races Be Canceled Due to Weather?
61 May 2 Lucas Winzenburg / planThe recent cancelation of The Traka Adventure gravel race in Spain due to heavy rainfall in the forecast has us wondering when and why it makes sense to cancel bikepacking events. Learn more and weigh in with your thoughts here…
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The Maine Connection: A Snowy Hut-to-Hut Adventure
1 Apr 28 Guest / plogOver the winter, Trevor Browne and a group from Panorama Cycles in Canada headed to Maine for a three-day hut-to-hut fatbiking journey through the beautiful Carrabassett Valley. Read on for his story of finding friendship and flow while pedaling along snowy trails through the northern woods with a blissful photo gallery that almost has us missing winter…