Public Lands

Senator Mike Lee is reviving efforts to sell off public lands—this time targeting recreation-rich BLM parcels just outside towns, putting iconic bikepacking routes like the Monumental Loop, Sage and Saddles, and the Kokopelli Trail at risk. His revised proposal threatens front-country access millions rely on for connection, conservation, and outdoor adventure. Here’s what’s at stake and how you can speak up to help protect these treasured lands…

The USDA just announced plans to repeal the Roadless Rule, a key protection shielding nearly 60 million acres of National Forest from road-building and logging. Millions of acres across 38 states—including some of our most cherished recreation lands—could be clear-cut and developed if this rollback proceeds. This is a pivotal moment for our forests, climate, and right to wild places. Now is the time to act…

Through the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump’s public land sell-off threatens over 250 million acres of public lands. In what could be the largest public land sale in U.S. history, this unprecedented act by the GOP and sitting president could change outdoor recreation in the country forever…

The U.S. Senate just proposed the largest public land sell-off in the nation’s history—over 3 million acres of Forest Service and BLM land, including places vital for our cherished bikepacking routes. Experts are calling it “the gravest threat to public lands” ever to move through Congress. We helped stop this once, and now they’re back with an even more extreme version. Learn more here….

Are our cycling routes and public lands in danger? Last Wednesday morning, Neil woke up to some troubling news that hit close to home. In our latest video, he explores the issue and sits down with his local county commissioner to unpack the challenges facing public lands under the new administration with staffing cuts and the recently introduced Productive Public Lands Act. Watch it and learn what you can do here…

The folks over at Outdoor Alliance messaged us with some exciting news this morning that could have a massive impact on long-distance bike trails and bikepacking in the United States. Yesterday, the House passed the EXPLORE Act, a first-of-its-kind recreation policy package that will improve outdoor recreation on public lands and waters. Learn more about what this means for outdoor lovers and how you can help here…

We just got the news from our friends at Outdoor Alliance that the EXPLORE Act, a first-of-its-kind bipartisan outdoor recreation policy effort, passed unanimously in the House. Read on for details…

The Valles Caldera Preserve is initiating a Wilderness Eligibility Assessment and is seeking public opinion on the matter. Find out more and share you voice here…

Originally published in 2015, “Leave No Trace for Bikepackers” is a living set of ethical guidelines designed to help our community grow responsibly and sustainably by providing the proper information and resources to preserve where we ride, lessen our footprint on the landscape, and interact with the land and each other in a positively impactful way…

On the eve of National Public Lands day, tune in to watch the live premiere of Public Trust, a feature-length documentary about America’s public lands and the fight to protect them…

In case you missed it, The Great American Outdoors Act was passed by the House of Representatives last week. Here’s what’s next for this massive bill that will help improve trails and support our public lands…

After months of delay, the Great American Outdoors Act is getting closer to a vote. Read about the this massive public lands bill here…