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A Week in the Life of a Colombian Bike Tour: Vamos Campeones!

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:32:23 +0000

In this report from Colombia, Cass and Emma share a journal entry from riding a trimmed-down version of the Ruta Chingaza, a multi-day loop that takes them from a balmy, jungly 1,500 meters to a 3,400-meter expanse of páramo and its otherworldly frailejón, just a day’s ride on dirt roads from the capital, Bogotá. At 290 kilometers and with a hearty 10,000 metres of climbing, it’s quite the welcome to the Andes...

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The Call of the Hunt 1000: Reasons I Keep Coming Back

Guest — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:04:20 +0000

Having recently completed her third edition of the brutal but beautiful Hunt 1000 bikepacking event in Australia, Natalie Anderson wrote this reflection on why she keeps returning despite all the effort required to get to the finish. Read her story and find a brilliant photo gallery from Gavin Kaps here...

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The Ultimate Shakedown Ride

Cass Gilbert — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:33:38 +0000

There are shakedown rides, and then there are shakedown rides. For their Good Night 2025 campout, Cass and Emma take on a local overnighter to test their bikes, bodies, and gear before heading off to the Colombian Andes. In doing so, Cass remembers all the times he's ridden up and down the Oaxacan classic known as La Reina, and those he's shared the experience with, be they on vintage mountain bikes, enduro bikes, or titanium dream machines...

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Riding the High Atlas: Morocco Without the Clock

Guest — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:25:34 +0000

Having participated in the Atlas Mountain Race and seen Morocco go by in a hazy, exhausted blur, Valerio Stuart returned to the country over the winter to experience it at a gentler pace. Read on to find his story of giving himself permission to slow down, soak in half-seen views, stop for missed conversations, and linger over cups of tea, all while finding plenty of excitement and adventure…

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Where We All Belong

Guest — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:27:05 +0000

Ride along in this lyrical narrative essay by Juliette Pauli that's part travelogue and part field report on what a bike community should look like. Capturing the spirit of Lael’s Croatia Rally, there’s no podium or ride timer, just shared effort along rough gravel with campfire nights and a moving village of riders choosing connection over competition...

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High-Season Hike-a-Bike on the Tour de Mont Blanc

Guest — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:43:36 +0000

Calf-shredded, sleep-deprived, and hauling heavy bikes up hiking trails, a crew attempts the Tour du Mont Blanc in the high season the hard way: mostly on foot. What begins with “why are we here?” turns into an unforgettable six-day push through crowds, glaciers, doubt, and a story they’ll tell at 80. Read Anouk Klapwijk's full tale of misadventure here...

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Across Andes 2025: More Women in Ultra-Cycling

Guest — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:37:14 +0000

The 2025 Across Andes event in Chile saw a record number of women participating, a milestone shaped over the last six events and spearheaded by folks such as Sami Sauri. Find a stunning selection of photos from this year's event, paired with an introduction from founder Mariano López and a reflection from Sami here...

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2025 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

Logan Watts — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:36:01 +0000

In the final installment of our 2025 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate inspiring creators with 35 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Dive into our 11th annual roundup to see this year’s standout stories and visuals, and explore the full list of winners here…

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Bikepacking Across Central Afghanistan

Guest — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:26:14 +0000

As part of an ongoing multi-year journey around the world, intrepid German bikepacker Max Roving spent time traversing the rugged folds of Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush mountain range this summer. In this piece, he shares a detailed report and a breathtaking photo gallery from his ride. Find it all here...

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An Adriatic Odyssey

Guest — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:31:20 +0000

Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan's latest video documents their time riding the magical Montenegrin coastline, captivated by ancient folklore, pirate dynasties, and the contrasts between abandoned hotels and massive tourist hotspots. Find the 15-minute video, a written report, and some stunning photos from their ride here...

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Back to Basics: Cycling as an Evolving Journey

Allan Shaw — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:25:18 +0000

After more than a decade of fast-paced racing and riding all over the globe, Allan Shaw has been learning to slow down and scale back. In "Back to Basics," he reflects on his ongoing journey of simplification and applies his newfound mindset to a bikepacking trip around Peru. Read it here...

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Pinyons, Lions, Pines, and Doubt: 350 Miles Across Arizona

Stephen Fitzgerald — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:17:49 +0000

In May, Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs lined up for the 350-mile Pinyons and Pines bikepacking event in Arizona. In this engaging long-form piece, he recounts the blurry mix of endurance, luck, humility, and determination that led to his placing far higher than he initially thought possible. Read it here...

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Escape LA: A Multi-Modal Pilgrimage into the Absurd

Guest — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:09:15 +0000

This year's Escape LA race in California stood out to first-place singlespeeder Alex Kowalski in many ways. Despite having to stuff grass inside his tire to keep rolling, rationing water, and suffering for most of the 300-mile route, he says he'll be back. Find Alex's story and a collection of film photos from Gregg Dunham and Luis Sanchez here...

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Enduro-Packing: Nature, Friends, Bicycles, and Trails

Guest — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:01:21 +0000

On a recent trip, Anton Wünscher and Fred Leth chased enduro-racing speed and bikepacking spirit, loading their trail bikes and threading 450 kilometers through France’s Vosges Mountains. They sewed sidewalls, rode in the rain, and chased flow on rugged hiking trails turned into bike playgrounds. It’s a proof-of-concept for “enduro-packing” with friends, trails, and just enough hardship to make the highs unforgettable. Find their reflection with a stunning photo gallery here…

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Red Feather Ramble: Cuerpo a Cuerpo con el Mundo

Guest — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:29:47 +0000

Pablo Selman, nuevo en el mundo del bikepacking, aprovechó recientemente la oportunidad de unirse a unos amigos en la Red Feather Ramble, donde aprendió mucho por el camino. Pablo reflexionó sobre el viaje, combinando su experiencia de aprender a conocer un nuevo terreno con una comprensión filosófica de lo que significa recorrer un lugar por voluntad propia. En este relato, las palabras y las fotos de Pablo nos ofrecen una valiosa lección para recordar de qué se trata todo esto…

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Red Feather Ramble: Face to Face with the World

Guest — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:28:47 +0000

New bikepacker Pablo Selman recently joined a few friends for a multi-day ride on the beautiful Red Feather Ramble route in Colorado. In this reflective piece, published in both English and Spanish, he delves into themes of movement, camaraderie, and history and shares an evocative gallery of film photos shot on his 1950s camera. Read it below...

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Project Double Shake: 3,000 km on the Shaky Isles Route

Guest — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:18:03 +0000

Last month, Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation raced the 3,000-kilometer Shaky Isles route along the length of New Zealand, starting at opposite ends of the country. Find a reflection from both of them here, including some insight into the unique logistics of racing in contrary directions and an incredible gallery of photos captured on their rides...

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Tackling the 2025 Nutmeg Nor’Easter on Road Bikes

Guest — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:30:15 +0000

Angela Wang attended the ninth annual Nutmeg Nor’Easter in Connecticut last month, questionably opting to ride the road bike she uses to commute around New York City. In this piece, she shares impressions from the event, a little about the joys and challenges of all-terrain underbiking, and a reminder of the accessibility of adventure...

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In Search of Italian Delights

Tristan Bogaard — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:27:54 +0000

In this story, Tristan Bogaard recounts a bikepacking trip across Italy's high passes, quiet villages, and fountain-fed piazzas—first through the quake-scarred slopes of Monti Sibillini, then along Abruzzo’s Wolf’s Lair, where bears and wolves haunt the ridgelines. This is a map of marvel and melancholy drawn by train tickets, brioche breakfasts, and starry campsites—proof that the country’s simplest pleasures still make it special...

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Cycling and Sewing Across Japan

Guest — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:43:36 +0000

Over the summer, Fischer Olpin and Gracee Dalton fulfilled a longtime dream of combining bikepacking and sewing. Their impractical vision took them around Hokkaido, Japan, for an unforgettable adventure. They pedaled from place to place with a full-size Juki sewing machine, stopping to make bags and other gear against a variety of spectacular backdrops. Read about their journey here...

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High Attrition in the High Country: 2025 Arkansas High Country Race

Guest — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 12:28:02 +0000

Aaron Arnzen wraps up our 2025 Arkansas High Country Race coverage with a closer look at those who finished and those who didn't—and why this year's event saw the highest scratch rate in the event’s history. Find that, and our final gallery of photos from the event here...

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El Piri: Self-Supported But Never Alone

Guest — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:16:24 +0000

As the recipient of this year's El Piri startline bursary, Zoë Hyatt found her way to the start of her first bikepacking race. Despite riding totally self-supported, what stood out was the amount of support she received in such an unexpected space. Read a reflection of her experience at the 2025 El Piri event in Spain here...

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Problem Solving and Patience at Sneak Peaks 2025

Guest — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:11:16 +0000

Last year, Markus Kauf was the last to finish the inaugural Sneak Peaks in Italy, but he returned this year to tackle the new 1,100-kilometer route, complete with a 3,100-meter pass and a 22-kilometer hike-a-bike. His story is an honest account of patience, problem-solving, and why a bikepacking expedition can be more challenging and rewarding than any race. Find it paired with a stunning selection of photos from the event here...

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Slow Coast 2025: Reflecting on the Best Weekend of Summer

Miles Arbour — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:29:03 +0000

The second annual Slow Coast event brought together 50 riders for a fun-filled bikepacking weekender linking the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Discovery Islands. After some pondering, Miles wonders where the event fits between a group bikepacking ride and a guided trip and whether it should be considered bikepacking at all. Find his reflection centered around these questions with photos here…

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Day 1 of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race: Dawn till Dusk

Guest — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:33:24 +0000

As riders of the 2025 Arizona Trail Race begin to find their rhythm, Chris Reichel provides a thorough recap of the first day of the event after following for the first 70 miles. Find his day one report and a gallery of photos he captured here...

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Scouting the Southern Utah Scramble

Guest — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:30:51 +0000

As part of a 10,000-kilometer journey around North and Central America, Turkish bikepacker Serkan Yildiz pieced together an off-road track connecting some of our existing routes through Utah's iconic landscapes. In this piece, he shares the story of scouting it out and learning a few lessons along the way...

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Le Pilgrimage: Stories of our Journeys

Guest — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:35:35 +0000

Pilgrimage, not podiums. Le Pilgrimage trades finish times for shared meals, tough stages, and the stories riders carry home—Galibier-level grit by day, long-table camaraderie by night. Meet the “Pilgrims,” hear why community beats competition, and feel how a hard ride becomes a lasting tale.

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Bikepacking Cyprus: From Plan A to Plan Z

Alba and Ricard — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:28:12 +0000

Despite their recent bikepacking getaway to Cyprus being marked by heavy rain and thick mud that made for slow progress, Alba Xandri and Ricard Calmet found a warmer side of the Mediterranean island. Read on for their story of taking shelter with locals and finding an unexpected way to experience the country...

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More Than Just a Race: Le Tour de Frankie 2025 (Video + Story)

Guest — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:32:44 +0000

This spring, Mexican rider Paola Berber participated in Le Tour de Frankie, an 800-kilometer bikepacking race from Mexico City to the Pacific coast in Oaxaca. "More Than Just a Race" is a short documentary sharing her story of overcoming fear, illness, and other hurdles to complete the event. Watch it and find a detailed written recap of her experience here...

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Dad and the Dempster: A Journey Through Time

Guest — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 11:31:14 +0000

"Dad and the Dempster" tells the unexpected tale of Tara Weir's pedal-powered return to the remote village in Arctic Canada where her father helped put on a legendary Metallica concert three decades ago. Weaving together the past and the present, their 1,000-kilometer ride proved transformative for the pair. Read their story of a cherished father-daughter adventure here...

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Fellow Rovers

Guest — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:04:25 +0000

In "Fellow Rovers," Jeremy Nolan tells the story of a bikepacking getaway with his dad and reflects on what the short but unforgettable journey meant to both of them. Read his heartfelt tale of midnight animal encounters, punchy climbs, and bonding over a new shared experience here...

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Where is the Rest of France?

Guest — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:32:26 +0000

Short on time and seeking a logistically easy bikepacking getaway, this spring, Izzy Wedderburn and a friend hopped on a quick ferry ride from England to France for a few days of pedaling along the Petite Tour de Manche route. In this piece, Izzy offers a reminder that even a small trip has the potential to be a big adventure. Read it here...

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Offline and Just Fine: A 2025 Ryzon Off Grid Report

Tristan Bogaard — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:22:11 +0000

When was the last time you left your phone behind on a bikepacking trip? Ryzon Off Grid is a unique event that challenges riders to do precisely that. Tristan Bogaard was at the 2025 edition, and in this piece, he reflects on the experience of navigating from Cologne to Amsterdam over four days using only road signs, landmarks, and local knowledge. Find out how he fared here...

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Rolling Through Resistance: Bikepacking the Sacramento Mountains as a Fronteriza

Guest — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:20:42 +0000

For Melissa Lugo, participating in this year's WeedSac event in New Mexico for her second bikepacking trip ever reinforced that traveling by bike is as much about the adventure as it is about connecting with the land and its history. Find her reflection from the 2025 WeedSac paired with a selection of photos by Jeremiah Curtis here...

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School of Bikes: Two Stories from the 2025 Pinyons and Pines

Guest — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:25:07 +0000

The youngest riders at this year's Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race in Arizona were McKenna Marino and Cruz Blue, both just 16 years old, and they completed the 340-mile route in a field where half the riders scratched. Find post-race reflections from both riders paired with a stunning set of photos from Wyatt Spalding here...

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Moving with Time: The Evolution of the Stagecoach 400

Guest — Mon, 26 May 2025 11:24:28 +0000

The Stagecoach 400 is a beloved annual bikepacking race in sunny Southern California that's been challenging and inspiring riders for nearly 15 years. In this piece, founder Brendan Collier reflects on the event's ongoing history and how it has evolved to keep pace with our ever-changing world. Read his perspective on the Stagecoach's past, present, and future here...

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Horsebiking: Adventures on Two Wheels and Four Legs

Guest — Thu, 22 May 2025 11:31:26 +0000

While bikepacking through the Balkans and the Caucasus last year, Weronika Szalas lucked her way into a couple of unplanned opportunities to experience the landscape by horseback. Find her story of how two chance encounters led to unforgettable experiences in Albania and Georgia here...

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The Long Way Round: Bikepack the Bay 2025

Guest — Sun, 18 May 2025 12:29:52 +0000

With lofty goals and a plan to carry only the bare essentials, Mark Hansen and David Reynolds set their sights on the inaugural Bikepack the Bay event in California, a 265-mile dirt-focused bikepacking route looping the entire Bay Area. Find a race report from David with film photos from Mark here...

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The First Trans Person to Cycle Around the World

Guest — Tue, 13 May 2025 11:26:35 +0000

After 337 days, 20 hours, and 17 minutes, riding over 29,000 kilometers, Robbie Danger Webb set a new Guinness World Record as the first openly transgender person to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle. Find a stirring written reflection from Robbie with photos from their massive achievement here...

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Touristas: Pieces of the Carretera Austral

Evan Christenson — Tue, 06 May 2025 11:46:00 +0000

In his latest story, Evan Christenson heads to Chile to ride pieces of the infamous Carretera Austral. The internet abounds with questions about the well-trodden route, including how hard it is and what’s needed to ride it. Evan meets several unconventional characters along the way, and they inspire his fired-up response to the classic questions. Read on for more…

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Ramadan Rides: A 2025 Fasted 500 Reflection

Guest — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:59:00 +0000

The Fasted 500 is an annual cycling challenge encouraging Muslims to keep active during the month of Ramadan by pledging to ride 500 kilometers. Having successfully completed the 2025 edition, Abe Alkhamees reflects on the experience and shares some broader lessons he's learned from Ramadan. Read it here...

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A Brothers’ Tale Gone South

Tristan Bogaard — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:30:07 +0000

Last year, a decade after their first bike trip together, Tristan Bogaard and his brother met up for another tour, this time along our Altravesur route in southern Spain. Despite all the planning, their ride ended abruptly for reasons Tristan had never thought to anticipate. In this piece, he unpacks the experience and offers advice for anyone riding with a partner. Dive in here...

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Deth Loop: The Dirty Baker’s Dozen (Video + Story)

Allan Shaw — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:39:35 +0000

The Deth Loop is a 528-kilometer bikepacking route through the most stunning corners of Death Valley National Park in California. Mostly off-road and almost entirely devoid of cell phone service, it's a true escape into the wilds of one of the most breathtaking national parks in the US. Find a short video from Gregg Dunham with a written story and film photos from Allan Shaw capturing their recent Deth Loop trip here...

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A Brotherly Journey on Australia’s Hunt 1000

Guest — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:15:17 +0000

For years, Liam Adamaitys dot-watched the Hunt 1000 and dreamed of participating. When his brother agreed to join him for the 2024 edition of the race, the pair dove in head-first. In this piece, Liam shares the story of their ride, highlights his experience of navigating anxiety when things didn't go to plan, and reflects on taking the good with the bad. Read it here...

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Mechanicals: An Inevitable Part of Bikepacking

Guest — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:28:46 +0000

Sooner or later, things break or wear out. In this short piece, Jacob Martin describes his mindset toward mechanical problems and offers some practical tips for handling them when they unfailingly arise. Read some of the lessons he learned along the European Divide Trail and share a memorable issue or field repair here...

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A Moroccan Diary

Guest — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:33:58 +0000

Last year, Weronika Szalas spent 15 days pedaling across Morocco with next to no plan beyond trying to intercept a couple of friends who were also in the country. Her diaries from the trip capture small moments and meaningful interactions and beautifully illustrate how any journey is far more than the sum of its parts. Find her notes and a vibrant gallery of photos here...

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Across New Zealand: Running in the Roar of the Wind

Guest — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:25:43 +0000

Following a 1,200-kilometer ride along the Sounds to Sounds route on New Zealand's spectacular South Island, Dan Stork penned this reflection on the countless gifts bikepacking has given him, even on rides that might be considered "failures." Find Dan's story, brief thoughts on the route, and a colorful photo gallery here...

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Road Holes 200: Around Washington on $200 Bikes

Guest — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:29:20 +0000

The Road Holes 200 is an unconventional challenge that seeks to find out if a ragtag group of $200 bikes and their riders can pedal 200 rough-and-tumble miles around Washington. In this piece, creator Alder Threlkeld reflects on his merry group of friends finding the limits of more than just their budget builds. Read it here...

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2025 Fat Pursuit: Across a Winter Wonderland

Eddie Clark — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:25:23 +0000

Nearly 150 cyclists, runners, and skiers started the new year by participating in the 12th annual Fat Pursuit event in Idaho, taking on a 60- or 200-kilometer route through enchanting wintry conditions. Photographer Eddie Clark was in the thick of it, and he put together a stunning gallery of photos and a recap of how the event played out...

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Klunk ‘n’ Float 2024: The Power of Tradition

Miles Arbour — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:27:00 +0000

After a busy end to 2024, Miles reflects on the importance of finding room in our lives for traditions with family and friends. Read on for stories and realizations from the third annual Klunk 'n' Float adventure with a collection of photos from the group's pedal and packraft-powered trip on Vancouver Island, British Columbia…

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Finding Connection at Sisters in the Wild Scotland

Guest — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:21:23 +0000

In September, Sisters in the Wild and Annie Le led a four-day bikepacking trip through the Scottish Highlands, fueled by perfect weather, lots of laughs, spectacular wild camps, and a bit of bog trotting. Find Annie's thoughts on why guiding a group of women proved so meaningful and a lovely selection of photos here...

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Time Traveling: Home to Arizona

Evan Christenson — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:35:07 +0000

As a kid, Evan Christenson was regularly packed into the car for trips from San Diego to Phoenix to see family, blasting through the desert along Interstate 8. In this piece, he loads up his humble bicycle and retraces the route under his own power and on his own schedule, fully experiencing its contours, abundant life, and complex dynamics for the first time. Find his story and a riveting set of photos here...

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Slug at the Seashore: A Bikepacking and Birding Getaway

Guest — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:17:40 +0000

Hosted by Steven Keyes of Slug Bicycles, the debut edition of Slug at the Seashore united a group of riders from around San Francisco for an immersive weekend of pedaling, camping, birding, and more. Find Steven's reflection from the event and a moody gallery of photos from Guru Khalsa here...

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Extreme vs. Everyday: Bikepacking the Iceland Divide

Guest — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:15:32 +0000

Following Emily Cartigny's recent bikepacking trip along the Iceland Divide with her husband, Tom, she reflects on the paradoxical way we often seek out challenging experiences on tour but avoid discomfort at all costs in our everyday lives. She also shares a few surprising lessons from the trail. Find Emily's story with photos and details on the spectacular route here...

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Seeking Self at Escape L.A. 2024

Guest — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:59:28 +0000

What is the appeal of signing up for a bikepacking event? As there are often no prizes, what do riders go home with? Part event recap, part reflection, Jason Pevey explored these questions at this year's Escape L.A. bikepacking event in California. Find his story paired with stunning photos by Stephen Shelesky and some of the other riders here...

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Progression and Remission: Bikepacking with Crohn’s

Miles Arbour — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:41:50 +0000

A decade after his diagnosis, Miles takes a poignant and unfiltered look at how Crohn’s disease has influenced and shaped his relationship with bikepacking and the people around him. Find stories and photos from over the years and learn why bikepacking has been his saving grace here...

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Tea, Trails, and Trust: A Journey of Solo Connection in Morocco

Guest — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:06:11 +0000

In this piece, Ana Zamorano Ruiz reflects on her recent bikepacking trip across Morocco and the unique connections she's formed with other women despite cultural and language barriers. Find her story of building bonds in the spectacular Atlas Mountains and a vivid collection of photos from her ride here...

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A Winding String of Energy: 2024 Arizona Trail Race Wrap Up

Eszter Horanyi — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:38:08 +0000

In her final piece wrapping up coverage of the 2024 Arizona Trail Race, Eszter Horanyi recounts her personal experience documenting the race and how the unplanned chaos of it mirrors what the riders go through. Find her thoughtful reflection with a final brilliant gallery of photos from all corners of the trail here...

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More Than Just Pedaling

Guest — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:26:57 +0000

In this piece, Dylan Kentch recounts lessons learned during a 9,600-kilometer bikepacking trip in the Western Australia Outback as he reflects on a white lie he told someone he met along the way. Read his story about a four and a half month ride aboard his custom long-tail fatbike, and find an expansive set of square format photos here...

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Five Lessons Learned at the 2024 Silk Mountain Race

Allan Shaw — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:14:31 +0000

A year after finishing the Silk Road Mountain race on a cargo bike, Allan Shaw returned to Kyrgyzstan for the third and final installment of his 2024 Mountain Race Podcast series. After producing a daily hour-long episode day to share the racers' firsthand experiences, he presents a collection of film photos, lessons from more than 200 interviews, and some memorable perspectives from the trail here…

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Bikepacking on the Buffalo Bicycle

Evan Christenson — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 12:36:12 +0000

In part two of his series on World Bicycle Relief, Evan Christenson heads out for a bikepacking trip around Kenya and Tanzania on the Buffalo Bicycle. He rides for weeks, meeting characters and contemplating development and the organization's role in Africa. Click through for his story and another incredible photo gallery…

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