"The Watershed" is a new video that charts Rupert Barry’s bikepacking pilgrimage to the source of his local river. Starting at his front door, he pedals an off-road route that spans the River Monnow's meandering watershed and crosses the Welsh-English border. Watch it here...

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Over 130 riders gathered in Arnside on the UK's west coast for the 2025 Dales Divide. Among them was Josh Reid, who carried his big camera and put together a 17-minute video from his 600-kilometer journey. Watch the video and learn more about Josh's filming techniques here...

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Two weeks ago at the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, we asked nearly everyone we interviewed whether tariffs were already affecting their business—or if they expected them to in the coming months. Hear a broad range of perspectives and find out what we learned in Neil's latest video here...

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After the success of their non-profit bike shop concept in Knoxville, Tennessee, Two Bikes Chattanooga set out to take their community-driven approach a step further. Debuting this year, Bike Camp is a gathering of like-minded people in the American Southeast that endeavors more than just your average bike-oriented gathering. For more on Nic's journey to Bike Camp 2025, read on below…

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The Sydney to Summit is a 700-kilometer annual bikepacking event from the Sydney Opera House to Australia's highest point, Mount Kosciuszko. After eight months off the bike and stepping away from full-time racing, Taylor Charlton set his sights on the route. Watch the video Taylor put together from his ride and find a recap and photos captured by Chris Huang here...

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In the third installment of our 2025 Sea Otter Classic coverage, we rounded up 14 more interesting finds, including an impressive Rodeo Labs Flaanimal build, the all-new Norco Search, a wild gear box by Praxis, the best backcountry meals we've tried, Low-fi Steve, the smallest shock pump possible, a bunch of electronic mini-pumps, and much more...

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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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Aly Winkler, now four years past her diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, an eye degeneration disease, is still out there chasing her dreams of seeing the world before the lights go out. Evan Christenson caught up with her for two weeks of pedaling together through the rolling hills and glaciated peaks of Patagonia. Read on to discover Aly’s truly inspiring story…

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As featured in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, "Bikepacking The Estrada Real" is a new video from Leonardo Brasil and Adam Pawlikiewicz that chronicles a spectacular 1,600-kilometer journey across Brazil. Find the video, photos, and a written reflection from the duo here...

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"Headwinds: Bikepacking the Red Desert" is a 30-minute documentary from Wyoming PBS that follows four riders on a journey across some of Wyoming's most fascinating and underrated landscapes. From sand dunes to badlands and rugged weather to clear night skies, it gives viewers a taste of the state's vast beauty and history. Watch it with an introduction from director BJ Klophaus here...

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Neil's latest video, "Cycling Past the Winter Blues in Rabbit Valley," is a more emotional view of his recent bikepacking experiences. With so much going on in the world, Neil zooms out and reflects on a recent trip that stuck with him...

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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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Last winter, Chris Wilson and two of his friends traveled south from the Pacific Northwest to tackle California's Stagecoach 400 bikepacking route. They were dead set on making this a relaxing getaway in the sun—but it didn't exactly pan out that way. Watch the 40-minute film Chris put together from their ride here...

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This winter, Miles, Emily, Joe, and Willie traveled south to Las Cruces, New Mexico, in search of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and the Monumental Loop. They found great riding and a local cycling community that has rallied around the route, creating the backbone for one of their most memorable bikepacking experiences yet. To help share the magic that is the Monumental Loop, Miles takes us on a deep dive into the history of the route, the land, and the community that makes the route what it is...

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Antoine Willemart's latest video documents a 733-kilometer bikepacking trip from Perpignan to Biarritz through the Spanish Pyrenees. Watch the 40-minute release and find a selection of photos from their ride here...

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Lehi Cano's latest video follows his young family on a charming three-day journey around Wisconsin's breathtaking Madeline Island in Lake Superior. Featuring some lovely music, great editing, and Lehi's Omnium kid-hauler, it's a feel-good video that has us excited for summer rides and is well worth the 15-minute watch...

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The second video of Ilse and Ryan "Kodak" Brown's bikepacking journey from Argentina to Alaska documents their experience heading north through Patagonia. Watch the 36-minute video, read a short reflection from Ryan, and find stunning photos from their trip here...

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In our third and final installment of Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, we take a look at some truly magnificent framebuilders and bikes, including builds from Brian Chapman, Peter Weigle, and Stephen Wood. Plus, find some exciting new products from Velo Orange, Stan's, and others here...

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In the second installment of our Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, Nic takes to the show floor to highlight more interesting new custom bikes, components, and accessories. Dig into his second batch of finds here, featuring stunning work from Wake Robin Cycles, King Fabrications, Memento Cycles, and more...

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The Philly Bike Expo 2025 took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, where 165 exhibitors had their incredible work on display. We sent editor Nic Morales to the show to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup of finds here…

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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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