Singletrack/MTB
Gravel/All-road
Dirt-road Touring
Fat-bike
Montanus
The Wild Side
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230 mi. / 370 km10 daysDragon Blood, Socotra (Yemen)
19 Dec 18 Montanus The Middle EastBetween the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, there’s an amazing island adrift in the Indian Ocean. Dragon Blood is a bikepacking route that ventures into the wilderness of Socotra, one of Earth's most isolated and little-known places. It follows rough and dusty roads to experience otherworldly landscapes characterized by surreal endemic flora and fauna, weaving among the island's colossal sand dunes, turquoise lagoons, desolate plateaus, dramatic canyons, and impressive peaks... -
Socotra: Bikepacking the Lost Island (Film)
45 Apr 5 Montanus / videoMontanus visited one of Earth’s most isolated and little-known places for their latest expedition. Socotra is a small island in the Indian Ocean that harbors a breathtaking landscape full of surreal endemic flora and fauna. “Socotra” is a short film that follows their ride around this remote and extraordinary place. Find the film, a stunning photo gallery, and more about their gear here…
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Kona Unit X Dream Builds: Alpine vs. Expedition
55 Oct 31 Montanus / bikesIn their latest video, Francesco and Giorgio from Montanus assemble two Kona Unit X dream builds using select components and accessories. For comparison, they tailor each for the trips they love most: one for expedition bikepacking and another for alpine mountain riding. Watch the video and learn more about the builds here…
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Cordillera de Fuego (Film)
30 Jun 1 Montanus / videoThe latest Montanus project transports viewers to an incredible stretch of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Chilean Andes along the eastern side of the Ring of Fire. “Cordillera de Fuego” is a short film that follows them on a new route in the shadows of snow-capped volcanos and ancient monkey puzzle trees. Find the film, a photo gallery, and some insight into their gear and equipment here…
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VIVID by Montanus
35 Nov 23 Montanus / videoVivid, the latest film project by Montanus, follows Francesco and Giorgio on a two-day bikepacking trip to a remote hut in Italy’s Apennine Mountains retracing their first bike adventure back in 2013. Watch this stunning film here alongside a photo gallery and a writeup about the trip…
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Second Wind (Film)
23 Jul 14 Montanus / videoIn the latest film from Montanus, the duo returns to the breathtaking Apennine Mountains as lockdown measures ease in Abruzzo, Italy, allowing for a trip to renew their minds, bodies, and spirits. Watch “Second Wind” here, alongside a collection of photos, a write-up, and details on the gear they used to make it…
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Bee Wild Bee Free
39 Nov 26 Montanus / videoSometimes your bike leads you to new and wild places; other times it can take you even deeper. In their latest film, Bee Wild Bee Free, Giorgio and Francesco combined bikepacking and beekeeping, a process that brought them closer to nature and played a significant role in their environmental consciousness. Watch it here alongside an amazing photo gallery…
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36 mi. / 58 km2 daysMalecoste Overnighter
20 Jul 21 Montanus EuropeThe Malecoste Overnighter was designed as a mountain escape from the outskirts of L’Aquila, an historic town in central Italy. In its relatively short distance, the route goes deep into the Gran Sasso National Park, exploring the western and lesser-known side of the Gran Sasso mountain range along two-track roads and faint singletrack that leads into the rocky amphitheater of Chiarino Valley. -
The Woodpackers (video)
30 Mar 10 Montanus / videoWhile clearing fallen trees from one of their favorite local trails, Francesco and Giorgio (Montanus) decided to offer the creatures that live there a token of gratitude. See it unfold in their latest video, and find a photo gallery with some behind the scenes tidbits from the project…
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98 mi. / 158 km3-4 daysBikepacking Sibillini (Italy)
38 Jan 9 Montanus EuropeSurrounded by the spectacular mountains of Marche region, Monti Sibillini National Park offers a 3-4 day bikepacking loop around one of the most impressive and spectacular massifs on the Italian peninsula. The route follows gravel roads and singletrack trails through enchanting and timeless landscapes where many myths and medieval legends began... -
241 mi. / 388 km5 daysThe Wolf’s Lair, Abruzzo
153 Dec 12 Montanus EuropeA mixed terrain bikepacking loop through Abruzzo, Italy, an incredibly diverse region set amongst the spectacular Apennines mountains. This never-ending series of gravel doubletrack, stunning landscapes, delicious food and medieval villages will lead you into the “wolf’s lair” to discover the wild side of Abruzzo. -
The Wolf’s Lair (Film)
47 Dec 12 Montanus / videoMontanus retraced the 400km Wolf’s Lair bikepacking route to film the experience and showcase the hidden beauty that fascinated them during their initial exploration three years ago. Watch it here, along with details about their bikes and the revised route map…
