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Rider’s Lens: Discovering Photography with Evan Christenson

By Evan Christenson on September 28, 2021

13 Discussion

In this edition of Rider’s Lens, Evan Christenson shares the story of how picking up a camera and diving fully into photography led him to his first big assignment: riding and documenting a new bikepacking route in Armenia. Find more about Evan’s photographic journey and a gallery of images here…

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Kilimanjaro

By Evan Christenson on July 30, 2024

23 Discussion

Capping off a long year on the road and three months in East Africa, Evan Christenson heads to the infamous Mount Kilimanjaro to attempt climbing the tallest freestanding peak in the world—with a bike. Along the way, he makes friends, and things go awry. Read on for the wild story and a stunning photo gallery you won’t want to miss…

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Learned Helplessness: A Second Lap Around Morocco

By Evan Christenson on May 20, 2024

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In the conclusion of his two-part tale from Morocco, Evan Christenson re-rides the same loop around the Atlas Mountains to deliver the 46 portraits he shot during his first spin along the route. He’s met with a mix of familiar and unexpected experiences during his ride. Find the second part of his story and another exceptional photo gallery here…

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The Police State Will Kill Travel: Lap One Around Morocco

By Evan Christenson on May 17, 2024

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In part one of this thrilling tale, Evan Christenson returns to Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains to finish a ride that left his bike broken and in the back of a taxi five years ago. This time, he tries to evade police and makes new friends along the way. While on the ride, he contemplates the point of travel and finds a way to give back. Find his story and a spectacular set of photos here…

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Humbert Campins and his 1990s Trek Mountain Track in Morocco

By Evan Christenson on March 26, 2024

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In this Rider and Rig, Evan Christenson caches up with Humbert Campins, a Spanish bikepacker and photographer who is currently pedaling through some of Morocco’s toughest terrain aboard his 1990s Trek 830. Read on for some of Humbert’s story about falling in love with bikepacking and his approach to riding the many faraway places he’s traveled to so far…

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Community Building 101: A Day with Platte Gang

By Evan Christenson on December 1, 2023

20 Discussion

Evan Christenson continues his recumbent ride around the Netherlands, this time with the tight-knit bohemian group Platte Gang. They pedal into the forest, camp out together, and Evan gets to see what makes this small Amsterdam-based group ride unique. Find his story and some tips from the organizer on leading an inclusive ride in your hometown here…

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Three Dutch Bike Shops + Their Owners and Bike Collections

By Evan Christenson on November 1, 2023

20 Discussion

In this piece, Evan Christenson continues his recumbentpacking tour around the Netherlands, this time stopping by three unique bike shops. Read on for his impressions of Just Pedal, Wheelrunner, and Studio ROOK, featuring immersive photo galleries, interviews, and a look at each owner’s personal bike collection…

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Heaven for Cyclists, Hell for Bikepackers: Recumbentpacking the Netherlands

By Evan Christenson on September 27, 2023

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Following a surgery that left him unable to sit comfortably on a standard bicycle saddle, Evan Christenson’s restlessness led him to buy a second-hand recumbent on a whim. Find his story of loading it up, learning to ride again as he went, and seeing things from a fresh perspective on a laid-back journey across The Netherlands here…

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Surfpacking: A Stupid Dream

By Evan Christenson on July 26, 2023

24 Discussion

In this enthralling tale of camaraderie and adventure, Evan Christenson returns to the dusty roads and cold waters of Baja California in search of elusive waves that have called out to him for years. Find a sprawling gallery of film photos and Evan’s story of reinvigorating an old friendship while sharing his passion for combining bikes and boards here…

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A Day with Borderland Bike Drops

By Evan Christenson on July 12, 2023

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For his latest project, photographer Evan Christenson headed out to the deserts around San Diego to meet the people behind Borderland Bike Drops, a volunteer-run group that uses bikes to drop water and supplies for migrants crossing the formidable and often dangerous desert. Read their humbling story and find photos from his time with the group here…

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Inside Pass and Stow Racks: Beautiful Utility in Oakland

By Evan Christenson on June 5, 2023

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In this Field Trip, photographer Evan Christenson heads to Pass and Stow Racks in Oakland, California, to tour the fascinating space and spend a day with founder and fabricator Matt Feeney. See inside Pass and Stow, peek at some unique prototypes, and learn about the mindset required to hold together an artisan rack manufacturing business and a full-time job as an oncology nurse at the same time here…

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Baja Divide Pt. 4: Tracing Lines

By Evan Christenson on May 22, 2023

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In his fourth and final report from the Baja Divide, Evan Christenson digs into some parting thoughts and reflections on the route and meets more locals and fellow bikepackers from across Mexico’s iconic Baja California peninsula. Join Evan in unpacking some of what he’s learned throughout his 1,700-mile journey, and find one last gallery of images here…