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El Piri: The Spirit of the Catalan Pyrenees (Film)

Nic Morales — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:02:53 +0000

“El Piri: The Spirit of the Catalan Pyrenees” is a new film documenting the inaugural edition of an 800-kilometer bikepacking adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees. The film focuses on all aspects of the adventure, not just the pointy end, with the hopes of inspiring others to take a chance and embark on life-changing journeys of their own. Watch the full film here...

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Out With a Bang: Restrap’s Winter Solstice Century 2024

Nic Morales — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:37:50 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year because the 2024 edition of Restrap's Winter Solstice Century is just around the corner! This year, in addition to the badge of completion, they're giving riders a massive grand prize with gear from GOREWEAR, Exposure, and STYRKR. Read on for more info on the year-end event...

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2024 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

Logan Watts — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:43:56 +0000

We’re continuing our 2024 Bikepacking Awards by celebrating the individuals who inspired the bikepacking community with their incredible accomplishments and adventures. Additionally, we’ve highlighted the most captivating bikepacking routes we shared this year. Explore all the nominated people, routes, and events here...

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The Outdoor Life (Video)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:09:49 +0000

"The Outdoor Life" paints an intimate portrait of what it takes to prepare a 13-year-old to ride one of the world's most physically demanding bikepacking races: the Arizona Trail 800. Watch the film here...

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OnWORD: Learning to Ride a Long Way (Video)

Guest — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:39:01 +0000

"OnWORD" is an inspiring documentary that follows a group of 10 young people on a momentous 987-kilometer bikepacking journey from Wellington to Wānaka, New Zealand. Read on to find the 20-minute video, a collection of 35mm film photos from the riders, and an introduction to WORD, the organization behind the journey, from founder Ashley Peters...

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Rider Resilience: A Powerful Story of Healing and Hope (Film)

Guest — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:16:06 +0000

"Rider Resilience" is a stirring documentary that shares the deeply personal stories of three cyclists who've used the bike to help them navigate profound life challenges. It offers inspiring insights into the power of cycling and a poignant reminder of the unseen difficulties people face behind the scenes. Watch the 20-minute film here...

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Four Days Bikepacking the Wild West of Denmark (Video)

Logan Watts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:40:07 +0000

Some say the best camera is the one you have with you. In his latest video, our friend Mikkel Soya Bølstad reflects on that very statement when he realizes he packed the wrong lens for a four-day bikepacking trip in Denmark. The result is beautiful. Watch it and find a brilliant collection of photos here...

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Twenty-Year-Old Student Breaks Pan-American Cycling Record

Nic Morales — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:08:51 +0000

Twenty-year-old Dartmouth junior, Bond Almand, recently broke the Pan-American Cycling record by riding from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego in just 75 days! Read on for more on Bond's amazing feat...

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Bikepacking La Huella del Oso (Video)

Tristan Bogaard — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:18:51 +0000

La Huella del Oso, "The Bear's Footprint," is a bikepacking loop in Asturias, Spain, that was designed to show riders an area where Cantabrian brown bears once roamed wild. To kick off the new route, Tristan Bogaard and Belén Castelló put together this video. Watch it here...

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Extreme vs. Everyday: Bikepacking the Iceland Divide

Guest — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:15:32 +0000

Following Emily Cartigny's recent bikepacking trip along the Iceland Divide with her husband, Tom, she reflects on the paradoxical way we often seek out challenging experiences on tour but avoid discomfort at all costs in our everyday lives. She also shares a few surprising lessons from the trail. Find Emily's story with photos and details on the spectacular route here...

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Seeking Self at Escape L.A. 2024

Guest — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:59:28 +0000

What is the appeal of signing up for a bikepacking event? As there are often no prizes, what do riders go home with? Part event recap, part reflection, Jason Pevey explored these questions at this year's Escape L.A. bikepacking event in California. Find his story paired with stunning photos by Stephen Shelesky and some of the other riders here...

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The Cost of Convenience: Taking a Hard Look at Wireless Shifting

Nic Morales — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:50:19 +0000

With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs...

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Iceland: A Winter Crossing (Video)

Guest — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:04:34 +0000

"Iceland: A Winter Crossing" is intrepid French bikepacker Joffrey Maluski's third video, and it follows him on a 1,000-kilometer fatbike journey across Iceland's three largest glaciers with a sled in tow. Watch the 18-minute release and find an impressive gallery of photos here...

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Framing the Question: Our Aluminum Bike Survey

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:06:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, we surveyed folks with a few questions about aluminum bike frames. The results weren’t too surprising, but the comments we received afterward stoked the fire on the topic. Are aluminum bikes really as harsh as some people claim? Is aluminum as strong as other materials? Does it fatigue more than steel? Is marketing hype pushing riders toward pricier options? There’s a lot to unpack. Dive in to our aluminum bike survey recap here...

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Good Night 2024 (December 21-31)

Logan Watts — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:33:44 +0000

Our annual end-of-year overnighter challenge is back for a fifth year! Good Night 2024 invites everyone to embrace the festive season and enjoy a peaceful night under the stars between December 21st and 31st. Read on to more about the event and how you could win one of six amazing prizes, including Revelate Designs bags, Wolf Tooth tools, and Teravail tire sets...

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More Than Just a Race: Trans Balkan Race (Video)

Miles Arbour — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:32:20 +0000

"More Than Just a Race" is the raw and unfiltered story of Alberto Spreafico's experience at the 2024 Trans Balkan Race and his fight for sobriety. Watch the inspirational 30-minute video here...

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Bikepacking to the Eclipse (Video)

Guest — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:30:32 +0000

As featured in the 12th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, "Bikepacking to the Eclipse" is a new video from Cameron Muilenburg that documents his journey to witness this year's total solar eclipse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, via our Little Egypt River to River route. Find the 14-minute video and some behind-the-scenes perspective here...

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Finding My Mind and Building a Bag with San Util Design

Evan Christenson — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:26:12 +0000

After an exhausting year on the road, Evan Christenson returns home and, in search of some control, learns the ropes of sewing. He then takes an impromptu masterclass from Adam Nicholson, the maker behind San Util Design in Winter Park, Colorado. The two new friends ride together and build a beautiful one-of-a-kind bag out of scraps. Click through for Evan's thoughts on the value of craft…

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Changing Direction: Bikepacking through Gaspesie & Bas-Saint-Laurent (Video)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:04 +0000

Markus Stitz's latest video documents his 1,350-kilometer bikepacking trip from Matane to Gaspé, showcasing the beauty of Gaspésie and Bas-Saint-Laurent in Québec, Canada. Watch "Changing Direction" here...

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Passing the Torch: A Visit with Rodriguez Bikes

Nic Morales — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:29:51 +0000

While many bike shops operate as beacons of community, the anecdotal truth is that they’re not all created equal. From large-scale manufacturers expanding their fleets of in-person facilities to tired sales tactics and antiquated shop culture, today’s shops are transitioning. To better understand how one of the longest-running shops in the US keeps pace with the twisting and turning of the larger bike economy, Nic Morales visited Alder Threlkeld and Max Hitch of Rodriguez Bikes in Seattle…

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Fronting Up: Tour Te Waipounamu #3 (Video)

Guest — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:18 +0000

Rob Dawson's latest video, "Fronting Up," follows the riders of this year's Tour Te Waipounamu event in New Zealand, shedding a little light on what it takes to ride the length of the South Island. Watch the 90-minute video with photos here...

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Progression and Remission: Bikepacking with Crohn’s

Miles Arbour — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:41:50 +0000

A decade after his diagnosis, Miles takes a poignant and unfiltered look at how Crohn’s disease has influenced and shaped his relationship with bikepacking and the people around him. Find stories and photos from over the years and learn why bikepacking has been his saving grace here...

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Tight Tolerances: A Field Trip to DT Swiss

Neil Beltchenko — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:25:00 +0000

Ever wondered how DT Swiss makes their spokes, adds graphics, or builds their wheels? Well, you’re in luck. Neil took a field trip to their North American facility last month, where he got the inside scoop on all that and more. Find the video tour and photo gallery here...

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Pot of Coffee: Riding the GDMBR (Video)

Guest — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:29:03 +0000

Dedicated to his late friend Nat Wilson, "Pot of Coffee" is Matt Westfall's self-shot video from his time riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Jasper, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find a short reflection and photos from Matt and watch the nearly two-hour video he made here...

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Medicine Land (Video)

Logan Watts — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:10:36 +0000

In her latest video, "Medicine Land," Rebecca Rusch heads into Bears Ears National Monument with Steve “Doom” Fassbinder to bike, climb, and regenerate physically and mentally after an injury. Watch it here...

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Tea, Trails, and Trust: A Journey of Solo Connection in Morocco

Guest — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:06:11 +0000

In this piece, Ana Zamorano Ruiz reflects on her recent bikepacking trip across Morocco and the unique connections she's formed with other women despite cultural and language barriers. Find her story of building bonds in the spectacular Atlas Mountains and a vivid collection of photos from her ride here...

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Cruisers: The Unbound 200 on Beach Cruisers (Video)

Stephen Fitzgerald — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:31:36 +0000

Earlier this year, Rodeo Labs founder Stephen Fitzgerald and friends rode the 200-mile UNBOUND Gravel race on Walmart beach cruiser bikes purchased shortly before the start of the event. "Cruisers" is a new 35-minute video that tells the story of their unforgettable day spent traversing the Flint Hills of Kansas on two wheels. Read a heartfelt introduction from Stephen and watch it here...

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2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter: Dissecting the Cult of Romance

Nic Morales — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:35:27 +0000

After years of watching the Nutmeg Nor'Easter from afar, the pull to join the festival of fun in the deep woods of southern Connecticut finally materialized in a trip for Nic Morales. Having some familiarity with all things Romance, Nic sought to dig deep into the leaf-covered paths of the annual event's varied routes and rides and the people who curate it. Read on for a deep dive into the 2024 Nutmeg Nor'Easter, the alt-cycling space's most eclectic gathering...

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A Winding String of Energy: 2024 Arizona Trail Race Wrap Up

Eszter Horanyi — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:38:08 +0000

In her final piece wrapping up coverage of the 2024 Arizona Trail Race, Eszter Horanyi recounts her personal experience documenting the race and how the unplanned chaos of it mirrors what the riders go through. Find her thoughtful reflection with a final brilliant gallery of photos from all corners of the trail here...

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More Than Just Pedaling

Guest — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:26:57 +0000

In this piece, Dylan Kentch recounts lessons learned during a 9,600-kilometer bikepacking trip in the Western Australia Outback as he reflects on a white lie he told someone he met along the way. Read his story about a four and a half month ride aboard his custom long-tail fatbike, and find an expansive set of square format photos here...

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FRANKENBAG – A Finn Skogen Film (video)

Logan Watts — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:41 +0000

In his latest film, Finn Skogen discovers a new purpose for an old, worn-out jacket during a bikepacking ride in Montana. With the inventive touch of Buck Products, Finn's once-forgotten anorak is transformed, finding a new lease on life and embracing a fresh role on the trail. Watch "Frankenbag" here.

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Torino to Nice: Bikepacking the Torino-Nice Rally Across the Alps (Video)

Guest — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:32:04 +0000

The lack of a grand depart didn't stop Josh Ibbett from riding the Torino-Nice Rally earlier this year, where he enjoyed the 700-kilometer route across the Alps over five days. Josh shot video footage during the ride, which Ryan Le Garrec then edited into a 15-minute video. Find the video, a written reflection from Josh, and a collection of his film photos here...

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Hard Things: A Mid-Race Reflection on the 2024 Arizona Trail Race

Eszter Horanyi — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:08:01 +0000

As the 2024 Arizona Trail Race hits its stride, most of the battered riders tackling the 800-mile route are in Central Arizona, and course alterations have changed the game. Eszter Horanyi reflects on how the event has unfolded and asks what keeps bringing people back. Read it here with a brilliant selection of photos from the first four days since the grand depart...

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Maya’s 2024 Seven Serpents Story + Official Video

Guest — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:19:23 +0000

Maya Christofori was the first solo female finisher at this year's Seven Serpents event in Slovenia, finishing the 850km route in just 4 days, 16 hours, and 55 minutes. Find a reflection from Maya, photos from the event, and the official event video here...

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In Search of the Qhapaq Nan (Film + Story)

Guest — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:38:00 +0000

Qhapaq Nan, which translates to the "Royal Road" in the Quechua language, refers to the endless ancient road system that connected the Inca Empire. Leonardo Brasil and Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa set out from Bolivia intending to traverse Qhapaq Nan, but it proved to be a monumental challenge. Watch "Reroutes: In Search of the Qhapaq Nan" with a written reflection and a stunning collection of photos here...

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Five Lessons Learned at the 2024 Silk Mountain Race

Allan Shaw — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:14:31 +0000

A year after finishing the Silk Road Mountain race on a cargo bike, Allan Shaw returned to Kyrgyzstan for the third and final installment of his 2024 Mountain Race Podcast series. After producing a daily hour-long episode day to share the racers' firsthand experiences, he presents a collection of film photos, lessons from more than 200 interviews, and some memorable perspectives from the trail here…

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Markagram 2024: And Then There Were Two

Guest — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:47:38 +0000

In its own malevolent way, the Markagram 2024 gravel event in Vermont was a great success again this year. In this piece, race organizer Daniel Golden recounts "the most sinister gravel event in the world" and provides a recap alongside a gallery of photos...

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Bikepacking on the Buffalo Bicycle

Evan Christenson — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:36:12 +0000

In part two of his series on World Bicycle Relief, Evan Christenson heads out for a bikepacking trip around Kenya and Tanzania on the Buffalo Bicycle. He rides for weeks, meeting characters and contemplating development and the organization's role in Africa. Click through for his story and another incredible photo gallery…

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Inside World Bicycle Relief, Kenya

Evan Christenson — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:17:48 +0000

In the first report from his most recent travels around East Africa, Evan Christenson shares a look inside World Bicycle Relief's operations in Kenya and the on-the-ground impacts its dependable Buffalo bikes have on the everyday lives of the people who ride them. Read their powerful stories of mobility and find a captivating photoset here...

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Sneak Peaks 2024: Stories from the Two Fastest Riders

Guest — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:44:24 +0000

Sneak Peaks is a fixed-route, unsupported, single-stage bikepacking expedition through the Italian Dolomites and Triglav Mountains in Slovenia. Over 130 riders participated in this year's inaugural event, split between three routes ranging from 500 to 1,100 kilometers. Find two thrilling rider recaps and a stunning selection of photos here...

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Inside Apidura: Conscious Consumption

Sam Rice — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:20:05 +0000

In our latest Field Trip, Sam Rice and Bec Norman go behind the scenes at Apidura in London. From its Tour Divide origins to becoming B Corp certified, Apidura has helped revolutionize sustainable bikepacking gear. Join Sam and Bec as they explore Apidura's commitment to longevity, dive into their innovative Revive program, and uncover how they're reshaping industry standards...

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Outside: North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC)

Evan Christenson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:22:05 +0000

Evan Christenson rides down the street from his childhood home to attend the weeklong race and party series that's historic in the messenger scene. The North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) proves to be a wild ride. Click through for Evan's thoughts on mess life and what they can teach all of us cyclists…

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The Odin’s Eye: Langjokull Expedition (Film)

Montanus — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 11:24:24 +0000

In 1953, a group of British scientists traversed the Icelandic Highlands to study and map glaciers. One of the glaciers the Cambridge Langjökull Expedition studied at the time disappeared in 2019. Seventy-one years after that scientific expedition, the Montanus duo circumnavigated the Langjökull glacier and filmed the breathtaking views of Iceland’s second-largest ice cap, which is sadly set to disappear over the next 100 years. Find their film, photos, and kit details here…

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Riding High: Bikepacking Peru (Film)

Guest — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:38:55 +0000

In July, filmmaker Mick Turnbull and his partner Danielle O'Hara spent four weeks bikepacking Peru's soaring Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash routes. They camped under snowy peaks, pushed up breathless 16,000-foot passes, and savored endless descents. Find the 24-minute film documenting their journey here...

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Real Good, Feel Good: A Slow Coast qathet Story

Miles Arbour — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:38:33 +0000

What does “slow” mean to you? Part event recap, part reflection, Miles explores building more intention into bikepacking trips through stories and lessons learned from the inaugural Slow Coast qathet, a weekend bikepacking event in British Columbia focusing on community, conservation, and education. Find his takeaways alongside a lovely video recap from Tom Powell here…

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Five Bikepacking Overnighters to Celebrate 30

Emily Bei Cheng — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 11:11:33 +0000

Despite not being one to make a big deal of her birthday, Emily Bei Cheng used ringing in her third decade as an excuse to connect with friends around the country, planning five overnight bikepacking trips. Find vignettes from picturesque 30th birthday campouts in New York, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, and Washington here...

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Pilgrimage: The Story of the Hellenic Mountain Race (Film)

Guest — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:20:47 +0000

"Pilgrimage" is a fresh film from award-winning director Brady Lawrence that follows a group of adventurous bikepackers as they take on the 2024 edition of the Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece. Find the 50-minute film showcasing the exceptional beauty of the 883-kilometer route through the rugged Pindus Mountains and gripping a behind-the-scenes story by Brady here...

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Finding Magic at the Inaugural Mega Mid South

Nic Morales — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:44:46 +0000

Nic Morales had never participated in a bike race and didn’t see the function of having someone else tell him how and where to ride his bike. Yet after years of hearing nothing but positive things about what went on in Stillwater, Oklahoma, he was drawn to their weirdest and newest event, Mega Mid South. In this piece, Nic dives into his journey across the Oklahoma plains and what exactly powers America’s most eclectic gravel event...

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Ride to Endure: A Baja Divide Journey for ALS (Film)

Miles Arbour — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:17:50 +0000

In January 2022, ultra-endurance cyclist Miron Golfman embarked on a mission to break the fastest known time (FKT) on the 1,600-mile Baja Divide route in honor of his uncle Bruce after an ALS diagnosis. "Ride to Endure" is a moving 29-minute film that shares Miron's record-setting ride and his goal to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by ALS. Watch the film and read an exclusive reflection from Miron here...

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Rider’s Lens: Tom Farrell’s Shots from the Saddle

Guest — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:23:24 +0000

In this installment of Rider's Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here...

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A Very British Summer: Bikepacking the Peak District

Guest — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:15:52 +0000

Following an overnight bikepacking trip through the United Kingdom's storied Peak District, Tom Hill penned this beguiling short piece that's part tribute to the passing English summer and part ode to the simple beauty of riding and camping with friends. Find his story and a photo gallery you won't want to miss here...

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Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:37:53 +0000

Chris Wilson of PNW Bikepacking is back with a fresh video. This time, he reports in from the roughly 700-mile Oregon Timber Trail, where he joined this year's riders in the annual grand depart. Find his engrossing 50-minute video from the iconic route here...

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The Rene Herse Pass Tour

Guest — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:34:42 +0000

After realizing that Rene Herse tires are named after passes, ridges, and climbs one can go ride, Henley Phillips put together route around the beautiful Pacific Northwest that linked together as many passes as he could squeeze into a short bikepacking trip. Find his engaging story of connecting six varied passes and some takeaways on what it means to be a "good rider" here...

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Bikepacking the Italian Summer on the Torino-Nice Rally (Video)

Tristan Bogaard — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:07:34 +0000

In their latest video, Tristan and Belen settle into the good life riding the famed Torino-Nice Rally, taking in as much pizza, pasta, and coffee as possible while soaking up the route’s amazing views. Find the video, a brief reflection, and a photo gallery here…

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2024 Vapor Trail 125 Gallery and Report

Eddie Clark — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:04:50 +0000

The 2024 Vapor Trail 125 was held this past weekend with a record number of racers tackling the challenging 125-mile course that features over 15,000 feet of climbing. Find an incredible gallery of images and race report from Eddie Clark and Devon Balet here...

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Mystery Tour: Bikepacking Through Japan (Video)

Guest — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:31:26 +0000

Following a two-week bikepacking trip across Japan on a pair of State Titanium All-Road bikes, friends Jake Bleggi and Kyle Aldridge created "Mystery Tour," a 26-minute video that shares the story of their immersive and occasionally hilarious time pedaling between Kagoshima and Tokyo with old and new friends. Watch it and find an introduction from Jake here...

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Badlands 2024: A Triumph of Grit and Strategy in the Spanish Wilderness

Guest — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:55:46 +0000

With the Badlands 2024 event officially finished and over 200 riders completing the 791-kilometer route, Chris Tonge reports on how this year's race played out. Find his recap alongside a stunning selection of photos by Juanan Barros here...

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Sew Many Miles: Cycling the UK with a Sewing Machine (Video)

Guest — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 11:27:08 +0000

"Sew Many Miles" is a new video that follows Ben Davies on a six-week bikepacking trip across the United Kingdom with a sewing machine and heaps of fabric in tow, making colorful custom frame bags for folks along the way. You can watch the charming 20-minute video and find a detailed written account of Ben's unique and highly impractical endeavor with photos here...

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Cycling Through Mexico Alone (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:23:51 +0000

After a hiatus from sharing his journey, Greg McCahon returns with a fresh video installment documenting his ride from Alaska to Argentina. Find a heavy and moving 40-minute video from the new solo leg of his ride and a set of images from rural Mexico here...

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Who Let The Dogs Out? Bikepacking The Wilson’s Ramble

Guest — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:19:10 +0000

Part route report and part story, this upbeat piece from Eric Hockman chronicles his ride of our 125-mile Wilson's Ramble route in North Carolina with a ragtag bunch of friends. As they ride, they savor the region's unique natural beauty, fly fish in the creeks, stop by some cultural institutions, and meet a heaping handful of menacing canines. Find Eric's story and a gallery of photos here...

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Lessons Learned on a Pair of £50 Bikes (Video)

Guest — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:49:25 +0000

Eager to begin their ride around the world but waiting on the final pieces to come together, Joshua Kian and his partner Sarah loaded up their old £50 commuter bikes and settled on a shorter tour of the English coast. Watch a video of their journey and read a written reflection on the lessons they learned from being in a hurry to see the world but riding two well-worn bicycles with slightly different ideas here...

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