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In January, Joe Sasada embarked on a solo dirt tour spanning the length of South America from Colombia to Patagonia. Having spent years dreaming and months preparing, his careful plans went out the window as soon as he started pedaling through the La Guajira Desert. Find his story of trying to find momentum in a lesser-known corner of the continent here…
The Coffee Tea Trip crew in Zielona Góra, Poland, gathered for a joyful night under the stars as part of the 2023 Swift Campout over the solstice weekend in June, and they put together a recap from their time riding, swimming in lakes, and forging friendships in the forest. Find their story and a gallery of photos here…
In this enthralling tale of camaraderie and adventure, Evan Christenson returns to the dusty roads and cold waters of Baja California in search of elusive waves that have called out to him for years. Find a sprawling gallery of film photos and Evan’s story of reinvigorating an old friendship while sharing his passion for combining bikes and boards here…
After finishing college, Bennett Figueroa set out to fulfill a longtime dream of bikepacking around the country. Without much prior experience, he began pedaling in Montana and allowed a series of chance encounters to define the shape of his trip. Find Bennett’s story of letting his openness guide him to road magic and connection and a selection of photos from the zine he made about his journey here…
This spring, Alvaro de la Camara took on his “Live Slow-Ride Far” challenge to pedal a 300-kilometer route across the UK with his young daughter Cora in tow. Read on to find Alvaro’s diary entries from their eight-day fundraising ride for the Maypole Project, which provides support for children with complex medical needs and their families…
Photographer Conan Thai was at the inaugural edition of the Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece this spring, where he captured a moody set of images from the wet and rugged course. Find his shots paired with a story about forming bonds with fellow riders, evading dogs and earworms, and ultimately scratching from the race here…
While bikepacking across Iran last fall, Johan Wahl and his wife Jana peeled back some of the layers of misunderstanding that shroud the country, getting to know its people firsthand while navigating broader political complexities. Find their story finding connection and inspiration accompanied by a vibrant gallery of photos here…
“A Bikepacking State of Mind” is a contemplative piece from Tanner Arrington that offers insight into how having a bikepacking mindset informs his daily life, from remembering to slow down and tune in to the little details to making small rides across town with his kids feel like big adventures. Find his essay and a gallery of photos shot from the saddle with a disposable film camera here…
Earlier this month, more than 130 riders lined up in the small town of Sežana, Slovenia, for the second edition of the Trans Balkan Race, a rugged 1,300-kilometer bikepacking race across the Balkans. Rufus Wenlock of New Zealand was the second-place finisher at this year’s event, and he put together a lively reflection that captures his newfound appreciation for the region. Find his story and a stunning set of photos here…
In the third and final report from his border-to-border coverage of the 2023 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark reflects on the evolution of the iconic race and follows riders from New Mexico’s Gila National Forest down to the finish in Antelope Wells. Find his full write-up and another excellent photo gallery here…
In part two of our from-the-field reportage of the 2023 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark starts at Brush Mountain Lodge in northern Colorado where he finds a gathering of legendary women who’ve made race history. After that, Eddie tracks riders through Colorado and New Mexico as they head toward the finish. Find his recap, stories from several rider encounters, and an excellent photo gallery here…
Tom Hardie traveled from the UK to east-central Africa to participate in the 2023 Race Around Rwanda this year, where he had a chance to sit down with local racers Dufitumukiza Mussa and Neza Violette. In this piece, Tom shares some impressions from his experience, and the pair of Rwandan riders offer some insights into their unique journeys to the starting line and the changing cycling culture in their country. Find thoughts from all three with additional photos by Matt Grayson here…