After an exhausting year on the road, Evan Christenson returns home and, in search of some control, learns the ropes of sewing. He then takes an impromptu masterclass from Adam Nicholson, the maker behind San Util Design in Winter Park, Colorado. The two new friends ride together and build a beautiful one-of-a-kind bag out of scraps. Click through for Evan's thoughts on the value of craft…

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While many bike shops operate as beacons of community, the anecdotal truth is that they’re not all created equal. From large-scale manufacturers expanding their fleets of in-person facilities to tired sales tactics and antiquated shop culture, today’s shops are transitioning. To better understand how one of the longest-running shops in the US keeps pace with the twisting and turning of the larger bike economy, Nic Morales visited Alder Threlkeld and Max Hitch of Rodriguez Bikes in Seattle…

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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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Ever wondered how DT Swiss makes their spokes, adds graphics, or builds their wheels? Well, you’re in luck. Neil took a field trip to their North American facility last month, where he got the inside scoop on all that and more. Find the video tour and photo gallery here...

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In her latest video, "Medicine Land," Rebecca Rusch heads into Bears Ears National Monument with Steve “Doom” Fassbinder to bike, climb, and regenerate physically and mentally after an injury. Watch it here...

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Earlier this year, Rodeo Labs founder Stephen Fitzgerald and friends rode the 200-mile UNBOUND Gravel race on Walmart beach cruiser bikes purchased shortly before the start of the event. "Cruisers" is a new 35-minute video that tells the story of their unforgettable day spent traversing the Flint Hills of Kansas on two wheels. Read a heartfelt introduction from Stephen and watch it here...

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After years of watching the Nutmeg Nor'Easter from afar, the pull to join the festival of fun in the deep woods of southern Connecticut finally materialized in a trip for Nic Morales. Having some familiarity with all things Romance, Nic sought to dig deep into the leaf-covered paths of the annual event's varied routes and rides and the people who curate it. Read on for a deep dive into the 2024 Nutmeg Nor'Easter, the alt-cycling space's most eclectic gathering...

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The lack of a grand depart didn't stop Josh Ibbett from riding the Torino-Nice Rally earlier this year, where he enjoyed the 700-kilometer route across the Alps over five days. Josh shot video footage during the ride, which Ryan Le Garrec then edited into a 15-minute video. Find the video, a written reflection from Josh, and a collection of his film photos here...

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Maya Christofori was the first solo female finisher at this year's Seven Serpents event in Slovenia, finishing the 850km route in just 4 days, 16 hours, and 55 minutes. Find a reflection from Maya, photos from the event, and the official event video here...

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Qhapaq Nan, which translates to the ‘Royal Road’ in the Quechua language, refers to the endless ancient road system that connected the Inca Empire. Leonardo Brasil and Adam Pawlikiewicz Mesa set out from Bolivia intending to traverse Qhapaq Nan—but it wasn't easy. Watch In Search of the Qhapaq Nan, the film they made from the trip here, alongside a written reflection and a stunning collection of photos...

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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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In the first report from his most recent travels around East Africa, Evan Christenson shares a look inside World Bicycle Relief's operations in Kenya and the on-the-ground impacts its dependable Buffalo bikes have on the everyday lives of the people who ride them. Read their powerful stories of mobility and find a captivating photoset here...

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Evan Christenson rides down the street from his childhood home to attend the weeklong race and party series that's historic in the messenger scene. The North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) proves to be a wild ride. Click through for Evan's thoughts on mess life and what they can teach all of us cyclists…

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In July, filmmaker Mick Turnbull and his partner Danielle O'Hara spent four weeks bikepacking Peru's soaring Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash routes. They camped under snowy peaks, pushed up breathless 16,000-foot passes, and savored endless descents. Find the 24-minute film documenting their journey here...

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What does “slow” mean to you? Part event recap, part reflection, Miles explores building more intention into bikepacking trips through stories and lessons learned from the inaugural Slow Coast qathet, a weekend bikepacking event in British Columbia focusing on community, conservation, and education. Find his takeaways alongside a lovely video recap from Tom Powell here…

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Despite not being one to make a big deal of her birthday, Emily Bei Cheng used ringing in her third decade as an excuse to connect with friends around the country, planning five overnight bikepacking trips. Find vignettes from picturesque 30th birthday campouts in New York, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, and Washington here...

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In this installment of Rider's Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here...

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Following an overnight bikepacking trip through the United Kingdom's storied Peak District, Tom Hill penned this beguiling short piece that's part tribute to the passing English summer and part ode to the simple beauty of riding and camping with friends. Find his story and a photo gallery you won't want to miss here...

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After realizing that Rene Herse tires are named after passes, ridges, and climbs one can go ride, Henley Phillips put together route around the beautiful Pacific Northwest that linked together as many passes as he could squeeze into a short bikepacking trip. Find his engaging story of connecting six varied passes and some takeaways on what it means to be a "good rider" here...

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In their latest video, Tristan and Belen settle into the good life riding the famed Torino-Nice Rally, taking in as much pizza, pasta, and coffee as possible while soaking up the route’s amazing views. Find the video, a brief reflection, and a photo gallery here…

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With the Badlands 2024 event officially finished and over 200 riders completing the 791-kilometer route, Chris Tonge reports on how this year's race played out. Find his recap alongside a stunning selection of photos by Juanan Barros here...

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After a hiatus from sharing his journey, Greg McCahon returns with a fresh video installment documenting his ride from Alaska to Argentina. Find a heavy and moving 40-minute video from the new solo leg of his ride and a set of images from rural Mexico here...

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Part route report and part story, this upbeat piece from Eric Hockman chronicles his ride of our 125-mile Wilson's Ramble route in North Carolina with a ragtag bunch of friends. As they ride, they savor the region's unique natural beauty, fly fish in the creeks, stop by some cultural institutions, and meet a heaping handful of menacing canines. Find Eric's story and a gallery of photos here...

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Andrew McNeil recently rode our 125-mile Lac Du Bois Tranquility bikepacking route in British Columbia, where he carried a Super 8 film camera and shot a three-minute short documenting the trip. Find Andrew's film, some background, and a collection of 35mm film frames here...

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The latest video from Berlin's Schindelhauer Bikes follows engineer Kryštof Kořán on a three-week, 2,500-kilometer bikepacking trip across Norway. As he rides through the spectacular landscapes, Kryštof eloquently shares some of what riding means to him and how it helps shake up his perspective. Find the video with photos and a written introduction here...

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Following his first bikepacking trip abroad, a three-week ride across Japan from Tokyo to Kyoto, Riaz Moola reflects on the bike's ability to help overcome the fears of the anxious mind and offers some insights on how he learned to embrace the freewheeling joy of traveling by bike despite being a nervous person. Find his illuminating story with a gallery of film and digital photos here...

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To kick off the new Mega Mid South bikepacking route in Oklahoma, a 300-mile loop culminating over 10 years of Mid South course building, the Mid South team created a five-part video series to document their first recon trip on the new route. Watch it in full here...

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Released earlier this summer, "The Bike Listening Tour" is a 15-minute video from Nate Mitka and Otso Cycles that follows Otso ambassador Andrew Mohama on a 2,500-mile solo tour from San Fransisco to Chicago, during which he investigates loneliness and isolation. Watch it here...

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