Dispatch

Kona has grown an impassioned fanbase and a cult-like following throughout its nearly four decades of operation. But with the brand hanging in the balance and facing an uncertain future, we’re paying homage to a mainstay many of us have ridden and loved for years. Find our tribute to a brand we hope will endure and a gallery of our favorite Konas from across the site here…

In Esker Cycles’ latest video, they meet up with the crew at Transit Cycles in Tucson, Arizona, for a little mid-week bikepacking adventure. Learn more about the Bitesized Bikepacking series and watch the four-minute video here…

Crowd-favorite ultra-distance racer Sofiane Sehili has rejoined the Bombtrack Bikes family after a couple of years away, and the German brand just published an entertaining 30-minute video that Sofiane shot on a trip across California and Nevada to pick up a former demo bike. Watch it and find details on his return here…

A month ago, Avery Caudill left Land’s End at the far southwestern tip of Great Britain and is pedaling up to John O’Groats in the north. Avery put together a five-minute video documenting a bothy campout experience and some words on how the trip is going. Find it all here…

Tristan Bogaard’s latest video is a meditative tribute to the beautiful new 600-kilometer Of Resilience and Hope bikepacking route in rural Spain and the challenges and opportunities designer Ernesto Pastor aimed to bring to light in creating it. Find the calming six-minute video with an introduction by Tristan here…

“The Slow Lane” tells the story of Pierre Bouchard and Janick Lemieux, a couple of nomadic cyclists who have cycled more than 250,000km since 1990. The film traces their story, friendship, love, and decision to travel the world by bike as they take on a 300km route not far from their hometown in Quebec, Canada. Watch it here…

In her ongoing mission to pedal out for a solo overnighter once a season this year, Belén Castelló headed into the hills above her home base in Spain for a spring getaway that afforded time to reflect on the need for balance. Find the video with an introduction from Belén here…

Last fall, Jordan Ross rode their bike from Toronto, Ontario, to their hometown of New York City, following a 1,300-kilometer route that included the Erie Canalway Trail. Find the video Jordan put together from the trip, photos, and a detailed guide for anyone interested in riding the route here…

In Victoria Cedillo’s latest video, she explores Arizona by bike, pedaling south from Las Vegas to Mexico as part of her long journey from Alaska. Watch the 15-minute video here…

We’re excited to announce that route creators who publish overnighters in our bikepacking route network this season will also receive a custom frame bag from our friends at Rockgeist! Learn more about this promotion and how you can get involved here…

The adventure continues! After a hiatus to wait out the Mexican summer heat, Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s “Cycling to Argentina” video series continues with a jaw-dropping journey through the storied Copper Canyon. Tag along for the ride in their 15th episode and find an introduction from Greg here…

Allen Boardman’s latest video documents a recent four-day bikepacking trip to the Scottish Highlands, following a route inspired by the south loop of the infamous Highland Trail 550. Watch the 30-minute video and find a written recap with photos from Allen here…