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*CURRENTLY FOR ROUTES ONLY (MORE SOON)We have over 300 original and curated bikepacking routes in our global network spanning nearly 50 countries.
Start at our worldwide routes map to dig into our detailed guides with GPS maps and inspiring photography.
The Local Overnighters Project is a unified effort to document and map one-night bikepacking routes all over the world—by locals, in their own backyards.
The Bikepacking Journal is our biannual printed publication. Each issue features a collection of inspiring writing and beautiful photography. Find details on the three most recent issues below, join the Bikepacking Collective to get it in the mail (anywhere in the world), or click here to find a collection of selected stories in digital format.
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A while back on a scouting trip in New England, Joe Cruz brought along the first and only piece of “dangle art” that we’ve ever seen adorning a bikepacking rig. Check it out and read the artist’s statement here…
Joe spent six months last year on the Kona Rove LTD. Even with limited opportunities for far afield adventure, he took it on multiple bikepacking trips in New England and on countless day rides. Following Kona’s recent announcement of its 2022 Roves with essentially only a color change for the LTD, we share this review…
The Kona Hei Hei is a short-travel full-suspension mountain bike on a mission to blur the lines between cross-country and trail bike. Its modern geometry and cavernous main triangle had us wondering how it would perform as a loaded bikepacking rig, and after four months of testing, we’re excited to share our findings. Find our detailed review of the Kona Hei Hei CR / DL here…
Kona just announced part of its 2022 Kona Rove lineup that includes 1x and 2x drivetrain options, and multiple price points with steel frames and steel or carbon forks. Find details on the new steel Rove LTD, Rove DL, and Rove here…
Our friend and illustrator Dean Liebau’s new assignment is to draw your Kona bikepacking rig. All you have to do is tag a photo of your Kona all loaded up. Learn more here…
The Kona Sutra ULTD “UnLimTeD” is a bike that aims to blur boundaries and tackle any terrain. After six months riding singletrack, bikepacking, and gravelling the ULTD all around the southern Appalachians, Logan picks this beast apart and compares it to its older sibling, the venerable Sutra LTD. Find the full, long-term review here…
From commuting to bikepacking and now more technical trail riding, Emily retired her trusty 26+ steel Jamis Dragonfly in exchange for a more trail-friendly Kona Hei Hei. Read on for her thoughts on why the new ride has been important to her skill development and our recent move to BC’s Sunshine Coast…
Kona launched three new Libre builds for 2021 this morning: the Libre CR/DL, Libre CR, and Libre. Find build kits, pricing, and photos of all three new bikes here…
In this Rider and Rig, we chat with UK framebuilder Jonathan Thompson about his Tomo x On-One x Kona Tall Bike. We find out about the tall bike scene, bikepacking on a tall bike, and dive into an alternative world where bicycle design collides with unhindered imagination…
With a compelling new geometry, 29 x 2.6” tires, and a 1×12 drivetrain, the Kona Unit X looks like a great bike for 1,400 bucks. We tested one to find out how it stacks up on the trail, bikepacking, and even as a gravel bike. Here’s the full review…
As part of Kona’s updated 2021 lineup, the Woo receives new paint and an updated build kit, and it looks ready for some serious winter bikepacking trips. Find photos and the complete build kit here…
Last but not least, Kona also rolled out the 2021 Rove DL and high-end Rove LTD, both with Butted Cromoly steel frames, loads of mounts, and 650b x 47mm WTB Venture tires. Find all the specs here…
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