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The Power of the Overnighter
32 Dec 30 Cass Gilbert / Bikepacking GuidesIn “The Power of the Overnighter,” Cass explores how a Little Trip can be just as rewarding as The Big Trip. After all, there’s no better way to recharge our own batteries than reconnecting with the outdoors for a night. Plus, find ideas and tips on how to plan your own overnight escape…
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22 mi. / 35 km 1 daysGrand Island Overnighter Loop
6 Dec 17 Guest Routes USAThe Grand Island Overnighter is a short overnight escape on an Island. This loop features a quick ferry ride to access Grand Island and plenty of majestic views overlooking Lake Superior. Overgrown two track trails lead you through dense forests, sandy beaches and cliff side lookouts. -
64 mi. / 103 km 2 daysTilton Traverse Overnighter
7 Dec 9 Neil Beltchenko USATilton Traverse is a high alpine riding experience showcasing the topography east of Crested Butte, Colorado. This mixed terrain route climbs into fields of wildflowers, up and down stunning mountain passes, through rich mining history, into dark timber forests, and well above treeline. -
87 mi. / 140 km 2 daysRodeno-Algarbe Loop Overnighter
5 Dec 4 Guest Routes EuropeThe Rodeno-Algarbe Loop covers 130 km in two days as a short introduction to the Spanish Lapland scenery and the Montañas Vacías bikepacking route. The route offers great riding through the Pinares del Rodeno Protected Landscape and the Montes Universales, making it a top choice for a group overnighter in the area. -
Veneto Trail (video)
2 Nov 29 Logan Watts / Bikepacking VideosThe Veneto Trail is an annual bikepacking event in the Italian Dolomites. Bombtrack made this video short to provide a glimpse into what this amazing ride has to offer…
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Revelate Hopper Frame Bag: First Look
9 Nov 27 Logan Watts / Bikepacking BagsRevelate just announced the Hopper, a wedge frame bag with a magnetic flap opening. We got one in the mail last night and took it for a ride to give it a try. Here are all the specs, our first impressions, photos, and what all fits inside…
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2018 Hunt 1000: Bikepacking the Australian Alps (Video)
7 Nov 27 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosThe Hunt 1000 is a 1,000-kilometer journey across the Australian Alps, and this short film from organizer Dan Hunt offers a glimpse of some of the stunning and challenging landscapes riders encounter between Canberra and Melbourne. Watch it here, along with details on this year’s event, which kicked off yesterday…
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The Postman (Film)
16 Nov 26 Lucas Winzenburg / Bikepacking VideosThe Postman is a short film from Sam Needham that takes viewers to Scotland’s Isle of Harris to meet Kenny Mackay, the last postman to walk the rugged and remote singletrack trail to the tiny village of Rhenigidale. Watch as Sam and friends ride the former mail route and learn a lesson about connection and community…
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Heather’s Choice Packaroons and Dehydrated Meals
16 Nov 25 Logan Watts / Bikepacking FoodHeather’s Choice is a relatively small brand that’s based in Anchorage, Alaska, where all of its backpacking/bikepacking meals and yummy Packaroons are made and tested. They sent us some samples to try out, and here’s the verdict…
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43 mi. / 69 km 2 daysGriffith Highland Overnighter
13 Nov 19 Guest Routes CanadaThe Griffith Highland Overnighter is a mellow 70km loop that consists of around 95% rolling single lane forest service roads on Crown land that’s a 90-minute drive from Ottawa. -
Mountains To Deserts (Video)
2 Nov 15 Miles Arbour / Bikepacking VideosMountains to Deserts, a new video by Ryan Van Duzer, documents his seven-day hut-to-hut bikepacking trip from Durango to Moab. Find the full video here, showcasing the diverse landscapes and great riding this part of the U.S. has to offer…
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Markagram 2019: Event Recap
19 Nov 14 Guest / Event RecapsMarkagram, perhaps one of the most intriguing events we’ve seen, follows a 264km route in Norway that traces the shape of a pentagram. For 2019, there were only a couple of finishers, a sheep’s head was eaten, and black metal music was enjoyed by all. Read on for a recap from Andrew Schaper…























