Winter Bikepacking

We caught up with Rebecca Rusch, Chris Burkard, and Angus Morton following their incredible north-south journey across the heart of Iceland—in the middle of winter, no less—to learn more about their wild ride. Find our interview with the trio here, along with a spectacular set of photos from expedition photographer Ryan Hill…

Having recently returned from an 300-mile winter fat biking expedition along Alaska’s storied Iditarod Trail, Bjørn Olson put together this reflection on how traveling with a small wood stove allowed him and his partner, Kim McNett, to be fully self-reliant, which was especially important amid the pandemic. Read it here…

In this guide and gear roundup, we compiled a list of our favorite cycling gloves and organized them based on temperature range and use. Find them all here, plus our thoughts on glove layering for bikepacking expeditions in changing weather…

In case you missed it, 45NRTH redesigned their Cobrafist pogies for 2021. Changes include a new cuff design, more ventilation, and reflective graphics. Learn more here…

Rails to Trail is a new short film from Kona Bikes and Suunto that follows three friends on a winter fatbiking trip to the far reaches of northern Finland, well above the Arctic Circle. Watch it here, along with a story from one of the riders and a wonderful selection of wintry photos…

In his latest video, our friend Iohan Gueorguiev attempted to ride the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (or as much of it as possible) in late December. Watch it here…

When the snow finally fell in the Cairngorms, Annie Le and Huw Oliver set out from their back door to enjoy some winter riding and camping for our Good Night 2020 Campout. Watch Annie’s video following their trip here…

In our latest video, Neil shares 10 tips and hacks to help you brave the cold of winter and head out on a bikepacking overnighter. Find that video here alongside a list of other winter bikepacking resources…

PEdALED’s new Winter Odyssey Collection includes a full range of cycling apparel designed with uncertain conditions and long-distance riding in mind. Find all the details here…

Huw Oliver and Annie Le arrived in Greenland for a bikepacking trip at the tail end of last winter, not long before COVID-19 lockdown measures went into effect. In this piece, Huw reflects on the lessons he’s still learning from a trip that was cut short when faced with the prospect of having to stay in Greenland indefinitely…

Earlier this year, Samuel Lalande-Markon and Félix-Antoine Tremblay made the first bicycle crossing of the Route Blanche on the Lower North Shore of Quebec. After more than a year of planning, the two cyclists travelled 500 miles in the heart of the Quebec winter. Learn more about their expedition here…

The Panorama Cycles Chic-Chocs fat bike sees a complete overhaul for 2021, including more mounts, more size options, two different colous options, and a massive main triangle. Find all the details, including the complete build kit and photos, here…