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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, equipment, and community news in the world of bikepacking? Find it here:
Aug 14 Introducing the 2018 Trek 1120... a 29+ 'Bikepacking Stache'.
Aug 13 Introducing the Lauf True Grit Gravel Bike and Revamped Grit SL fork...
Aug 11 LA-made Road Runner Bags release bikepacking line
Aug 10 The Garmin inReach: Merging Navigation & Communication
Aug 8 Saddledrive 2017: Introducing the All City Cosmic Stallion, a classy all road bike.
Upcoming Events View All
Looking for a reliable and up to date calendar of upcoming bikepacking races, group rides, clinics and other related events? Start here:
Aug 20 A-Cross The 5 (2017) Belgium
Aug 26 Romagna Bike Trail 2017 Italy
Aug 26 The Reiver Riding Party 2017 United Kingdom
Sep 2 CrossDuro Scotland 2017 United Kingdom
Sep 5 Torino-Nice Rally 2017 Italy
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