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Life on a bike inspiration via videos, rider profiles, news, and stories from around the bikepacking community. Have something to share? Get in touch!
Filmmaker and photographer Andrew Opila was a part of the crew that finalized the Sheltowee Bikepacking Route last spring. Along the way, he made a beautiful film documenting the journey and interviewing all those involved in this challenging route, including folks from the Sheltowee Trail Association. Watch Andrew’s film and find a collection of his photos here…
This summer, more than 200 riders showed up for the inaugural Basajaun event, a self-supported gravel race on the edge of Basque Country in the north of Spain. Watch the official event recap video here…
We’ve shared many riders’ perspectives from the Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) since the event was launched in 2018, but in this unique piece, we hear from Julia Nicksch, a volunteer who was working at one of the checkpoints during the weeklong race. Find a behind-the-scenes look at the 2022 SRMR here, paired with a fantastic gallery of images from rider and photographer Stefan Haehnel…
This summer, Rob Britton set the fastest known time on the 1,000-kilometer BC Epic 1000 route between Merritt and Fernie, British Columbia, crushing the route in just 2 days, 9 hours, and 24 minutes. Matthew Clark of Stirl and Rae Media Haus just released a film that documents Rob’s ride. Watch it here…
With a dear friend visiting from Italy, Marcus Nicolson was eager to show off as many beautiful Scottish gravel tracks and remote bothies as he could cram into a long weekend on the bikes. Find his story of maximizing their time away by keeping the faff to a minimum here…
Eastern Kentucky may not pop to mind as a bikepacking destination, but hidden in the hills and hollers is the Sheltowee Trace, a beautiful hiking-centric trail that was established in 1979. More recently, a handful of folks have been developing and launching a bike-friendly version of the trail. In this video, Neil narrates his 2021 trip on the route and shares some of the highlights of the recently published Sheltowee Bikepacking Route…
In today’s installment of Rider’s Lens, we share the captivating work of Slovenian artist and bike shop owner Marko Šajn of Loose Cycles. Find a selection of Marko’s signature figures, read his story of finding art through skateboarding and BMX, and get to know more about what cycling and creative expression mean to him here…
“Along for the Ride” is a short film about pedal-powered parenting and a reflection on the positive impact of one family’s bikepacking experiences together. Follow RJ Sauer and his three-year-old son, Oliver, as they embark on a 320-kilometre gravel race together to honour their shared time on the trail. Find the film and a detailed reflection from RJ and others who were involved here…
“Hvala Croatia” is a new 40-minute film from Restrap that documents their team’s tour through northern Croatia, tackling immense mountain passes, the infamous Bora winds, and relentless climbs. Watch it here…
While touring around the United Kingdom this summer, Lucas stopped by the Brooks England factory near Birmingham to learn more about the heritage brand and the leather saddles they’ve been producing since the late 1800s. Take a deep dive into the company’s past and present and find a photographic feast for the eyes here, featuring additional images by Jack Boffy…
Last month, more than 50 riders gathered in Canmore, Alberta, for the 2022 Alberta Rockies 700 (AR700), tackling their choice of a 500 or 700-kilometer loop through the front range of the Canadian Rockies. Find a reflection from first-place finisher Zoé Chauderlot here, alongside a stunning gallery of photos by Megan Dunn…
Earlier this summer, Sisters in the Wild collaborated with Annie Evans to host their first Gravel Camp. Twenty-five riders from across the UK and Europe came together for five days of riding, camping, and bikepacking in the Scottish Cairngorms. Find two perspectives and a beautiful gallery of photos here…