Late last year, Tom Powell returned to Cornwall, England, for a homecoming journey with an old friend along the West Kernow Way bikepacking route. "Anneth" is his heartfelt 10-minute video tribute to home that captures their dreary but joyful winter ride. Find it with photos and a written perspective here...

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Our latest edition of Rider's Lens introduces the work of German photographer Alexander Niklass, who takes us on a visual journey from urban rooftops to the rooftop of the world. Explore a colorful collection of Alexander's work on 35mm and medium format film and learn more about his process, inspirations, and experience of combining bikes and photography here...

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Last year, Wiebke Lühmann pedaled from Germany to South Africa, covering 22,000 kilometers and spending more than 400 nights away from home. "A Day on the Road" is a five-minute video that captures the unique rhythm of life in the saddle. Watch it here...

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Having ridden quite a few fat-tire gravel bikes in his day, Nic has long pondered what defines the bikes he tends toward. With more than a few thousand miles on these ever-changing, increasingly scrutinized, over-hyped, under-appreciated machines, Nic delved into his mind and enlisted a few others to try and answer the question: What is a gravel bike?

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For his latest piece, Evan Christenson goes out to Slab City in California to ride with Gregory Rubin, the eclectic bikepacker and bag maker based in the infamous desert community. In Slab City, the land is left to those who’ve squatted it, and what's grown out of it is a fascinating mix of all things human, art, nature, thievery, and tomfoolery. Urban Desert bikepacking bags have been around for a decade, and we’re excited to spotlight this unique addition to the space...

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"The Great Southern Country" is a new feature film chronicling Lachlan Morton's astounding 14,200-kilometer lap around Australia, during which he set a new Around Australia Record. Watch the full film and find a set of still photos from his journey here...

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In this edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce London-based artist Karl Millett, who presents a selection of his work and shares a little about his journey from filling notebooks with doodles as a kid to working on a wide range of freelance illustration projects. Meet Karl and explore a colorful sampling of his work here…

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Our friend Greg McCahon is back with a fresh video documenting his journey across the Americas. In his latest video, he pedals three of our bikepacking routes in Mexico as he makes his way from Mexico City to Oaxaca. Catch up on his ride and find a colorful set of images here…

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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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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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As part of a three-month bikepacking trip around New Zealand, Josh Reid and his girlfriend Flora took a side trip to the Macaulay Hut, an impressive 14-bunk getaway in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park north of Lake Tekapo. Find Josh's video, a collection of photos, and a short recap from the trip here...

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Despite it being his first attempt at filmmaking, Pak Eugene's "Riding Han" resoundingly won our 2024 Bikepacking Award for Best Film. In this behind-the-scenes piece, Pak reveals his journey toward becoming a filmmaker and the economic realities of releasing the project. He offers insightful lessons, hard truths, and actionable advice for anyone interested in following suit. See it here...

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Despite only just moving away, Nic Morales couldn't stay away from his home state of Florida for long. With Orange Blossom Gravel in its second year as an official event, Nic took the opportunity to dissect the state of his home and what events like these add to the unique community there...

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In her latest video, Belén Castelló and her friend Sanne pedal out for a 10-day bikepacking trip across beautiful Sardinia, experiencing the island's beauty and savoring uninterrupted time together. Find the 30-minute video, some photos, and an introduction from Belén here...

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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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When Anna Blackwell decided she wanted to get more into cycling, she threw herself into the deep end, pedaling 1,000 kilometers across Sweden with her friend and fellow photographer Matt Buckley. "(R)ode to Joy" shares the story of their trip, packed with stunning beaches, ice cream stops, gravel roads, and cinnamon buns. Watch the film and find a recap from Anna here...

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Evan Christenson recently poked his head into his local bike co-op and immediately fell in love with the community-based organization. He stayed for months to figure out what makes it tick, quickly becoming another one of the regulars. Read on for his full-hearted perspective on what makes bike co-ops special…

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The first episode of Sami Sauri's new video series, Adventure More, documents her experience finishing second at the fifth edition of the Across Andes event in Chile. Watch it here...

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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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With our Good Night Campout behind us and the New Year just beginning, we’re excited to report that hundreds participated in our fourth year-end overnighter challenge. After digging through an abundance of submissions, we picked a dozen of our favorites to share, including two from the editors. Find a roundup of vignettes with excellent photos from South Korea, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, Scotland, and beyond here…

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In our first video of 2025, Neil dives into some key bike industry trends and topics he's keeping an eye on for the year ahead. From bikepacking routes and bags to new standards, plus more serious issues like the "doom and gloom" surrounding the industry, Neil covers it all. Watch it here...

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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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Strava's Year in Sport is a yearly summation of their users achievements visualized through data. On the day of its release, social media is flooded with visualizations of a year lived through the statistical quantification of physical achievement. In his most recent think piece, Nic ponders whether this year-to-year quantification of data is good, and what can be done to make it better...

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In 2024, we published over 1,200 original articles and 54 bikepacking route guides spanning some 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles). To further dissect this compendium of useful content, we've identified the 12 articles that captured the lion's share of readers' attention and the 12 most popular new bikepacking routes that folks found the most intriguing, rounding out an incredible year! See it all here...

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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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"OUT OF OFFICE" is a new short film by Chris Burkard that delves into the delicate balance between work, family, and the desire for personal reflection that ignites inspiration. It poses the compelling question: what would you do with three days away from work? Watch it here...

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In the final installment of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we honor the work of inspiring creators with 37 awards across 10 categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Explore the full list of winners in our tenth annual awards here...

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While in Winter Park, Colorado, Evan and his partner Bo go for an overnighter with the crew at Yeehaw Giddyup, a tiny operation that puts on cozy group rides with a delicious side quest. Read on for some wholesome thoughts on riding bikes and coming together…

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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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“El Piri: The Spirit of the Catalan Pyrenees” is a new film documenting the inaugural edition of an 800-kilometer bikepacking adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees. The film focuses on all aspects of the adventure, not just the pointy end, with the hopes of inspiring others to take a chance and embark on life-changing journeys of their own. Watch the full film here...

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It's the most wonderful time of the year because the 2024 edition of Restrap's Winter Solstice Century is just around the corner! This year, in addition to the badge of completion, they're giving riders a massive grand prize with gear from GOREWEAR, Exposure, and STYRKR. Read on for more info on the year-end event...

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We’re continuing our 2024 Bikepacking Awards by celebrating the individuals who inspired the bikepacking community with their incredible accomplishments and adventures. Additionally, we’ve highlighted the most captivating bikepacking routes we shared this year. Explore all the nominated people, routes, and events here...

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"OnWORD" is an inspiring documentary that follows a group of 10 young people on a momentous 987-kilometer bikepacking journey from Wellington to Wānaka, New Zealand. Read on to find the 20-minute video, a collection of 35mm film photos from the riders, and an introduction to WORD, the organization behind the journey, from founder Ashley Peters...

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"Rider Resilience" is a stirring documentary that shares the deeply personal stories of three cyclists who've used the bike to help them navigate profound life challenges. It offers inspiring insights into the power of cycling and a poignant reminder of the unseen difficulties people face behind the scenes. Watch the 20-minute film here...

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Some say the best camera is the one you have with you. In his latest video, our friend Mikkel Soya Bølstad reflects on that very statement when he realizes he packed the wrong lens for a four-day bikepacking trip in Denmark. The result is beautiful. Watch it and find a brilliant collection of photos here...

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Twenty-year-old Dartmouth junior, Bond Almand, recently broke the Pan-American Cycling record by riding from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego in just 75 days! Read on for more on Bond's amazing feat...

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