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Inside Bikes del Pueblo: But What is a Co-Op?

Evan Christenson — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:19:47 +0000

Evan Christenson recently poked his head into his local bike co-op and immediately fell in love with the community-based organization. He stayed for months to figure out what makes it tick, quickly becoming another one of the regulars. Read on for his full-hearted perspective on what makes bike co-ops special…

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Adventure More: Inside Across Andes Race (Video)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:55:41 +0000

The first episode of Sami Sauri's new video series, Adventure More, documents her experience finishing second at the fifth edition of the Across Andes event in Chile. Watch it here...

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Klunk ‘n’ Float 2024: The Power of Tradition

Miles Arbour — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:27:00 +0000

After a busy end to 2024, Miles reflects on the importance of finding room in our lives for traditions with family and friends. Read on for stories and realizations from the third annual Klunk 'n' Float adventure with a collection of photos from the group's pedal and packraft-powered trip on Vancouver Island, British Columbia…

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Good Night 2024 Roundup: Editors and Top Picks

Logan Watts — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:26:09 +0000

With our Good Night Campout behind us and the New Year just beginning, we’re excited to report that hundreds participated in our fourth year-end overnighter challenge. After digging through an abundance of submissions, we picked a dozen of our favorites to share, including two from the editors. Find a roundup of vignettes with excellent photos from South Korea, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, Scotland, and beyond here…

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10 Bikepacking Trends and Predictions for 2025

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:12:38 +0000

In our first video of 2025, Neil dives into some key bike industry trends and topics he's keeping an eye on for the year ahead. From bikepacking routes and bags to new standards, plus more serious issues like the "doom and gloom" surrounding the industry, Neil covers it all. Watch it here...

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Cracked: Stories from the Arizona Trail Race

Guest — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:00:09 +0000

During the Arizona Trail Race, racers can call in and leave messages with stories from the trail. Aaron Johnson’s new film “Cracked” is a compilation of those stories that examines how the 2024 event unfolded through the racers’ words. Watch the 40-minute film here…

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Finding Connection at Sisters in the Wild Scotland

Guest — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:21:23 +0000

In September, Sisters in the Wild and Annie Le led a four-day bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, fueled by perfect weather, lots of laughs, spectacular wild camps, and a bit of bog trotting. Find Annie's thoughts on why guiding a group of women proved so meaningful and a lovely selection of photos here...

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Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2024

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:31:04 +0000

On this final day of 2024, our worldwide team reflects on yet another incredible year of scouting fresh bikepacking routes, testing gear on rugged tracks and trails, and getting out to savor the restorative power of even the shortest of journeys. Find recaps from 10 of our favorite rides of the year and share your highlights here...

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Strava Year in Sport: Death by Digits or Quality Quantification?

Nic Morales — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:32:50 +0000

Strava's Year in Sport is a yearly summation of their users achievements visualized through data. On the day of its release, social media is flooded with visualizations of a year lived through the statistical quantification of physical achievement. In his most recent think piece, Nic ponders whether this year-to-year quantification of data is good, and what can be done to make it better...

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Our 12 Most Popular Articles and Routes of 2024

Logan Watts — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:32:45 +0000

In 2024, we published over 1,200 original articles and 54 bikepacking route guides spanning some 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles). To further dissect this compendium of useful content, we've identified the 12 articles that captured the lion's share of readers' attention and the 12 most popular new bikepacking routes that folks found the most intriguing, rounding out an incredible year! See it all here...

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Time Traveling: Home to Arizona

Evan Christenson — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:35:07 +0000

As a kid, Evan Christenson was regularly packed into the car for trips from San Diego to Phoenix to see family, blasting through the desert along Interstate 8. In this piece, he loads up his humble bicycle and retraces the route under his own power and on his own schedule, fully experiencing its contours, abundant life, and complex dynamics for the first time. Find his story and a riveting set of photos here...

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Out of Office (Film)

Logan Watts — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:12:44 +0000

"OUT OF OFFICE" is a new short film by Chris Burkard that delves into the delicate balance between work, family, and the desire for personal reflection that ignites inspiration. It poses the compelling question: what would you do with three days away from work? Watch it here...

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2024 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

Logan Watts — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:22:40 +0000

In the final installment of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we honor the work of inspiring creators with 37 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Explore the full list of winners in our tenth annual awards here...

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A Farm-to-Table Overnighter with Yeehaw Giddyup

Evan Christenson — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:31:42 +0000

While in Winter Park, Colorado, Evan and his partner Bo go for an overnighter with the crew at Yeehaw Giddyup, a tiny operation that puts on cozy group rides with a delicious side quest. Read on for some wholesome thoughts on riding bikes and coming together…

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The Altai Project: A Bikepacking Adventure (Video)

Guest — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:43:45 +0000

"The Altai Project" is a new video from Ricard Calmet and Alba Xandri that chronicles their three-week bikepacking journey across the remote and enchanting Ukok Plateau in Siberia and Mongolia. Find the 20-minute video with photos and a written introduction here...

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Slug at the Seashore: A Bikepacking and Birding Getaway

Guest — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:17:40 +0000

Hosted by Steven Keyes of Slug Bicycles, the debut edition of Slug at the Seashore united a group of riders from around San Francisco for an immersive weekend of pedaling, camping, birding, and more. Find Steven's reflection from the event and a moody gallery of photos from Guru Khalsa here...

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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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