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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!
Following the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan last month, Belén Castelló and Tristan Bogaard sat down with a diverse group of participants for a deep dive into their varied experiences during this year’s race. From the overall winner to several riders who were forced to scratch, find their post-ride interviews here…
Jenny Tough spent two weeks bikepacking along gravel roads through the Colombian Andes, finding stunning climbs and exploring this incredibly beautiful and colorful country. Watch the video she made along the way here and find a map of her trip.
Taking advantage of a sunny weekend in Bellingham, Washington, last winter, Ben Groenhout and his partner Kelsey pedaled out to nearby Larabee State Park for a night under the stars with their three- and six-year-old children. Find Ben’s story of introducing his young ones to bikepacking and a charming set of photos here…
“The Longest Night” is a new 23-minute film that documents Annie Le’s incredible ride of Scotland’s Highland Trail 550 last December. Find out what it’s like to ride one of the world’s most challenging trails in the dark and cold of winter here, along with some background on Annie’s trip and a detailed packing list…
The latest episode of “This Rider” digs into an unseen part of Emily Chappell and Jenny Tough’s careers. The two openly discuss their relationship with their bodies and recognize that they’re not alone in their struggles with body image. Watch it here…
In the third episode of Old Man Mountain’s Loam and Gravel Society video series, host Evan Christenson meets up with Christian Peper for his first ever bikepacking, turned shredpacking, trip. Watch it here…
A few weeks ago, Mike Coulter and Mark Donkers set off to ride a combination of the Powell River Sampler and Lower Sunshine Coast bikepacking routes from Powell River to Gibsons, British Columbia. They put together a fantastic 10-minute recap of their trip that you can watch here…
A round of applause goes out to Alexandera Houchin, who just became the first woman to finish the 2022 Colorado Trail Race, setting a new record in the process—and doing so on a singlespeed! Find ride details and photos of Alexandera and her new Chumba at the finish line here…
In this beautifully shot and edited video series, filmmaker Jeanne Lepoix captures her three-month, 4,500-kilometer family tour across France with her partner Xavier and young daughter Zoé. Find all six installments of “La Mini Passagère” here, plus photos from around the country and an introduction to the trip from Jeanne…
Last month, more than 200 riders gathered in Cornwall, UK, for the 2022 Pan Celtic Race, a 1,600-mile, self-supported cycling adventure through the Celtic Nations of Wales and Ireland. After seeing the race leaders roll through town last year, Lawrence Walters decided to tackle this year’s event on a £140 track bike. Find his story and a stunning gallery of photos by Dan King here…
In our latest site visit, Neil pedals down the block to meet Chris and Arly of Goodday Bikes and Curiosity Bags in Gunnison, Colorado. Their integrated bike and bag setups are designed for modern-day adventure and take inspiration from old-school French randonneurs and classic Schwinns. Find a video tour of their operation and a profile on two of their custom creations here…
Filmed in Kyrgyzstan last summer, “How to Bikepack the Silk Road Mountain Race” is a fantastic new 30-minute film that offers a refreshing perspective on one of the most challenging ultra-endurance bikepacking events in the world. Watch the film and read our interview with director Brady Lawrence here…