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From Scratch & Other Stories (Video)
1 Apr 19 Guest / newsCreated by our friend Claire Tayler, “From Scratch & Other Stories” is a fascinating compilation of seven video shorts highlighting the cycling culture of South Korea’s capital city. From bike messengers to frame builders and clunkers to cycle cafes, the nearly one-hour video captures many facets of Seoul’s bike scene. Watch it here…
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Bikepacking to a Bothy: Silent Adventure in Wales (Video)
4 Apr 19 Guest / videoA month ago, Avery Caudill left Land’s End at the far southwestern tip of Great Britain and is pedaling up to John O’Groats in the north. Avery put together a five-minute video documenting a bothy campout experience and some words on how the trip is going. Find it all here…
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The Queen’s Ransom: A Buffet of Surfaces
9 Apr 18 Guest / newsThis February, more than 30 riders showed up for the 11th annual group ride of The Queen’s Ransom route beyond Phoenix, Arizona. This was Julian Urbina’s third bikepacking trip ever, and he put together a detailed reflection that’s a must-read for anyone interested in the route or group ride. Find his story and photos here…
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Of Resilience and Hope: The Story of Teruel (Video)
6 Apr 17 Guest / videoTristan Bogaard’s latest video is a meditative tribute to the beautiful new 600-kilometer Of Resilience and Hope bikepacking route in rural Spain and the challenges and opportunities designer Ernesto Pastor aimed to bring to light in creating it. Find the calming six-minute video with an introduction by Tristan here…
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A Home Away From Home
9 Apr 12 Guest / plogFollowing his ode to the hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin’s latest short piece shines a light on the many places we sleep while bikepacking. From an ideally situated campsite on a clear night to an unexpected refuge when the weather turns, he pays tribute to our short-term homes away from home and shares a little about his philosophy of embracing whatever comes. Read it here…
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Solo Spring Overnighter: In Search of Balance (Video)
3 Apr 8 Guest / videoIn her ongoing mission to pedal out for a solo overnighter once a season this year, Belén Castelló headed into the hills above her home base in Spain for a spring getaway that afforded time to reflect on the need for balance. Find the video with an introduction from Belén here…
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The Ebb and Flow of the Baja Divide
30 Apr 8 Guest / plogFor his first solo bikepacking trip, Tom Norman braved the rugged Baja Divide route in Mexico. His unforgettable ride provided an unending mix of surpassed expectations and dramatic twists and turns amid the unforgiving desert terrain. In this piece, he shares some of the many highs, lows, and surprises he experienced along the way. Find his story and a sensational photo gallery from the picturesque route here.
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Journey Back Home: Toronto to New York City Along the Erie Canal Trail (Video)
5 Apr 4 Guest / videoLast fall, Jordan Ross rode their bike from Toronto, Ontario, to their hometown of New York City, following a 1,300-kilometer route that included the Erie Canalway Trail. Find the video Jordan put together from the trip, photos, and a detailed guide for anyone interested in riding the route here…
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Ruta del Jefe 2024: Connecting People, Places, and Ecosystems
11 Apr 2 Guest / plogThe Ruta del Jefe gathering promotes the rich culture and biodiversity in the US/Mexico borderlands, showcasing its Indigenous communities and highlighting the border wall’s effects on animal and human migration. John Montesi attended this year’s event at the Cuenca Los Ojos protected area in the Sky Islands of Sonora, Mexico, and he wrote this poignant piece that weaves an ecological perspective into a recap of his time riding through the staggeringly beautiful landscape…
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Bikepacking the Copper Canyon (Video)
5 Mar 28 Guest / videoThe adventure continues! After a hiatus to wait out the Mexican summer heat, Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo’s “Cycling to Argentina” video series continues with a jaw-dropping journey through the storied Copper Canyon. Tag along for the ride in their 15th episode and find an introduction from Greg here…
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Bikepacking The Scottish Highlands: South Highland Trail 550 (Video)
13 Mar 28 Guest / videoAllen Boardman’s latest video documents a recent four-day bikepacking trip to the Scottish Highlands, following a route inspired by the south loop of the infamous Highland Trail 550. Watch the 30-minute video and find a written recap with photos from Allen here…
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Wheels to Waves: Bikepacking Lombok Island (Video)
15 Mar 28 Guest / video“Wheels to Waves” is a new feature-length video that follows a group of new and old friends on a 600-kilometer journey around Indonesia’s alluring Lombok Island, experiencing the picturesque island’s challenging terrain, stunning beaches, and unique culture. Watch the 40-minute video with an introduction from creator Haetam Attamimy here…