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What is Bikepacking?
Simply put, bikepacking is the synthesis of mountain biking and minimalist camping; it evokes the freedom of multi-day backcountry hiking, with the range and thrill of riding a mountain bike. Click the link below to find out how to start. Start Here
How to Bikepack.
Broadly speaking, there are three bikepacking genres to choose from – Multi-day Mountain Biking, Ultralight Race & Gravel, and Expedition & Dirt Touring. Click the link below to learn about each. Learn More
Where to go.
As important as it is to have a reliable bike and pack as light as you can, choosing the right route is perhaps the key to your enjoyment. Visit this section to learn how to choose a route, and some insight into navigation. Learn More
When & How Long?
The average bikepacking trip should be based around riding between 25-75 miles (40-120 km) per day, depending on the weight of your load, the difficulty of the terrain ... Learn More
The Routes Map
We have ~100 routes on our worldwide bikepacking routes map. Cick the link to see them plotted or select from the links to the right to filter. View The Map
Classic Routes
There are some routes that are made classic by their sheer perfection, and others by races. View The Classics
By Length (days)
- Overnighter (S24O)
- WEEKENDER (2-4)
- VACATION (5-10)
- ODYSSEY (11-30)
- FREAKOUT (31+)
By Location
- The United States
- Latin America
- Canada
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- Middle East
- Oceania
Features is a handpicked collection of bikepacking stories, each purposefully crafted by selected writers and photographers to offer a unique look into extraordinary trips. If you have a distinctive story to share and the story and photography to support it, drop us a line.
See the latest below or click here for all Features:
Bikepacking News & Events
Recent News View All
Interested in staying up to date with new bikes, gear, outdoor equipment, and other industry trends/announcements in the world of bikepacking? Find all the latest new here:
Jun 19 New Niner SIR 9 Gets Adventurized with 27.5+, tons of mounts & more
Jun 15 Introducing the 180 gram Enlightened Equipment Recon Bivy
Jun 15 WTB Resolute 42 Gravel Tire Introduces 'All-Weather' design
Jun 8 SRAM GX Eagle 1X12 released at 1/2 the cost...
May 31 Kinesis Releases the Alloy Tripster AT (All Terrain)
Upcoming Events View All
Looking for a reliable and up to date calendar of upcoming bikepacking races, group rides, clinics and other related events? Check out everything that's going on in the world of bikepacking here:
Jun 30 CAT700 MTB BREVET Spain
Jul 1 Inca Divide 2017 Ecuador
Jul 1 The GEA Trail (Great Apennine Excursion) Italy
Jul 2 Bikepacking Trans Germany 2017 Switzerland
Jul 8 2017 Alberta Rockies 700 Canada
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