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Beginnings: Bikepacking Iceland (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:30:48 +0000

Just released, "Beginnings: Bikepacking Iceland" is a fresh video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across the south of Iceland. Find the nine-minute video and a gallery of images here...

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Kyrgyzstan: Racing the Silk Road Mountain Race (Video)

Guest — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:46:23 +0000

The Silk Road Mountain Race has been on Josh Ibbett's radar for a while, and he finally got to participate this year. During the race, Josh captured a wealth of stunning film photos and video that was later edited by Ryan Le Garrec and turned into a feature film. Watch it here, paired with Josh's written reflection on the experience...

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Big Dumb Loop (Video)

Guest — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:31:49 +0000

This summer, filmmaker Keenan DesPlanques set out to tackle a challenging route on British Columbia's west coast involving a combination of riding and packrafting, which he called "The Big Dumb Loop." Watch his unique self-filmed video and read some words about the project from Keenan here...

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Bikepacking Around the World: Mind Mapping Pt. 2 (Film)

Guest — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:14:02 +0000

Charismatic young cyclist Boru McCullagh is on an open-ended bikepacking journey around the world, and the second "Mind Mapping" film finds him in Malaysia after having pedaled some 20,000 kilometers from London. Find a written update from Boru, a handful of photos shot between Turkey and Malaysia, and the full 30-minute film here...

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The Hardest Race on Earth: Racing the Tour Divide (Film)

Logan Watts — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 13:14:36 +0000

In June, Jack Keogh took on the adventure of a lifetime and rode in the Tour Divide from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the US/Mexico border in New Mexico. His latest film, "The Hardest Race on Earth," is a tribute to the race and the indomitable courage that fuels us to face such extraordinary challenges. Watch it here...

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Two Prototypes on Two Protoypes (Film)

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:37:59 +0000

"Two Prototypes on Two Prototypes" is a documentary from our friend Stephan Wieser that follows pals Marc and Matze as they take on the 2021 Bohemian Border Bash Race aboard a couple of prototypes from Focus Bikes. A proper misadventure ensues as they pedal around the borders of Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Watch the 50-minute film here...

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Our Torino Nice – A Bikepacking Reunion in the Alps (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:06:53 +0000

"Our Torino Nice" is a new video that tells the story of three friends who met through ultra-distance racing reuniting to take on the storied Torino-Nice Rally through the Alps. Given the event's non-competitive nature, they assumed they were in for a relaxed experience, but the demanding route along some of Europe's most stunning alpine tracks had other ideas. Find the 20-minute video and an accompanying photo gallery here...

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Cycling to Argentina EP11: Death Valley (Video)

Guest — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:13:56 +0000

In episode 11 of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo's "Cycling to Argentina" video series, the pair of bikepackers load up on water and supplies to make their way deep into Death Valley National Park. Watch the 24-minute video chronicling their ride through the notoriously harsh environment here...

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Baptism of Fire: Bikepacking the La Guajira Desert

Guest — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:08:07 +0000

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...

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Inside Vetra Bikes: Building Bridges in Berlin

Josh Meissner — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:01:14 +0000

Based in Berlin and rooted in the world, Vetra Bikes manufactures eye-catching custom bicycles inspired by nature. In this field trip, Josh Meissner and multi-talented founder André Roberedo explore the many tensions that energize the collaborative project. Settle in for a photo-heavy deep dive on inspiration, process, and the many challenges of framebuilding...

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Bikepacking Slovenia’s West Loop (Video)

Logan Watts — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:50:08 +0000

Jorn Tuijnman and several riding buddies set out on our Slovenia West Loop earlier this summer. Along the way, Jorn captured the country's spectacular beauty and documented the good times they had out on the route. Watch the video, find a few photos from their ride, and learn more about the West Loop here...

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Movement – James Hayden (Video)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 14:40:25 +0000

Movement is a new short film from Fairlight Cycles starring ultra-endurance cyclist James Hayden as he reassess his relationship with the sport, starts a new life in the Spanish Pyrenees, and tries to maintain a focus on mindfulness, contentment, and movement. Watch the four-minute video here...

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Pizza is Just the Catalyst: A Ride with Berlin’s Pizza Gravel

Guest — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:11 +0000

Since 2020, our friends at Pizza Gravel in Berlin have been hosting weekly rides that connect the city's best slices via an ever-changing network of hidden dirt tracks and trails. Sam Rice joined the eclectic international group for a Thursday evening ride earlier this summer, and he shares this look at the beautiful community that's developed around a shared love of pizza and bikes...

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Stay in the Forest: Coffee Tea Trip’s 2023 Swift Campout

Guest — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:21:11 +0000

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...

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The Nomad (Video)

Guest — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:15:08 +0000

Four-time 24 Hour World Champion Cory Wallace has been living a nomadic lifestyle for the last 16 years, pursuing races all over the world. In the latest video from Kona Bikes, they catch up with Corey in Xela, Guatemala, as he prepares for El Reto, a four-day stage race. Find the video, a stunning collection of photos, and some thoughts from Corey about riding in Guatemala here…

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Bikepacking Duncan Road, Western Australia (Video)

Logan Watts — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:14:50 +0000

Cathy Young and three of her mates took on a 10-day bikepacking trip along the Duncan Road, a remote track in Western Australia's East Kimberly region. Along the way, Cathy captured footage of this incredible landscape and later put together this video documenting their ride. Watch it and learn more about the route here...

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Cycling to Argentina EP10: The Nevada Desert (Video)

Guest — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:39:57 +0000

The 10th installment of Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo's ongoing “Cycling to Argentina” video series finds them pedaling through the austere desert in Nevada. During their time in the Silver State, Tumbleweed Bikes founder Daniel Molloy drops by to set Victoria up with a new Prospector for the long road south. Watch the 30-minute episode here...

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Don’t Look Back – The Rhino Run Story (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:16:56 +0000

"Don't Look Back" from Outlaw Media chronicles the captivating first edition of the Rhino Run last year, a rugged 2,750-kilometer bikepacking race across South Africa and Namibia. It tells the story of a group of riders digging deep to pedal through some of the harshest landscapes in the region. Previously only available to buy or rent, you can now watch the 40-minute film for free here...

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Surfpacking: A Stupid Dream

Evan Christenson — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:31:22 +0000

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...

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Here & There: Discovering Road Magic

Guest — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:03:19 +0000

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...

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2022 Across Andes: The Film

Miles Arbour — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:48:29 +0000

Across Andes is a 1,100-kilometer unsupported ultracycling gravel race in Chile. There were more than 150 riders at last year's event in November, and the organizers just released the official 27-minute event film by Andrew Figueroa for everyone to enjoy. Watch it here...

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Live Slow-Ride Far: A Ride for the Maypole Project

Guest — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:24:34 +0000

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...

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Hellas Indomitable: Riding the 2023 Hellenic Mountain Race

Guest — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:01:27 +0000

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...

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Bikepacking Iceland Westfjords Alone (Video)

Miles Arbour — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:57:37 +0000

Equal parts stunning and brutal, Iceland's Westjords region is packed full of untouched landscapes and dramatic views. Tom Wall of the Cycling366 YouTube channel put together a video of his three-day solo bikepacking trip there. Watch the video, learn more about the route he took, and read about his trip here...

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Inside Rohloff: Legendary Internal Gear Hubs

Josh Meissner — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:04:46 +0000

While bikepacking around Europe this spring, Joshua Meissner made a stop at Rohloff headquarters in Hesse, Germany, to tour the space where their iconic internal gear Speedhub is made. Learn more about the beloved company's past and present and take a photographic tour of their production and repair processes here...

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A Day with Borderland Bike Drops

Evan Christenson — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:09:18 +0000

For his latest project, photographer Evan Christenson headed out to the deserts around San Diego to meet the people behind Borderland Bike Drops, a volunteer-run group that uses bikes to drop water and supplies for migrants crossing the formidable and often dangerous desert. Read their humbling story and find photos from his time with the group here…

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Alexandera Houchin and the 2023 Tour Divide (Video)

Miles Arbour — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:38:34 +0000

Alexandera Houchin shot a bunch of short clips during her record-setting ride at the 2023 Tour Divide race and stitched it all together into a 20-minute video. Watch her recap video and find a handful of photos here...

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Cycling to Argentina EP9: Bikepacking Oregon (Video)

Guest — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:45:44 +0000

Greg McCahon and Ana Victoria Cedillo are back with the ninth installment of their “Cycling to Argentina” video series. This time around, they're in Oregon, where they carefully pieced together a route that avoided pavement and snow, sending them onto some rough backcountry roads and trails. Watch it and catch up on past episodes here...

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Bikepacking Iran: Beyond the Veil

Guest — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:50:35 +0000

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...

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Women of the 2023 Tour Divide: Conversations from Wyoming

Guest — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:04:30 +0000

Photographer Danielle Vilaplana was in Wyoming during the 2023 Tour Divide, where she caught up with more than a dozen women riders to learn about their experiences. Find her portraits of the women who took on the iconic 2,700-mile route this year, their advice for future racers and tourers, and other impressions from the field here...

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Grand Depart: Racing the BC EPIC 1000 (Video)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:10:40 +0000

What happens when the body wants to keep going, but the mind says no? Mike Coulter took on this year's BC Epic 1000 with the goal of finishing the 1,040-kilometer route in under three days, his longest ride yet. Watch the 17-minute video he filmed during the ride here...

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A Bikepacking State of Mind

Guest — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:03:25 +0000

"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...

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Hartman Rocks Overnighter (Video)

Neil Beltchenko — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:00:38 +0000

In case you missed it in the route guide, we also published this fun video documenting the Hartman Rocks Overnighter in Gunnison, Colorado. Watch it here and find a few additional photos from the sub-24-hour route...

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27 Ways to Enjoy the Munda Biddi Trail

Miles Arbour — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:22:01 +0000

For many of us, bikepacking is as much about the riding as it is the people we meet along the way. This concept proved especially true during a ride on the 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi Trail that Miles and Emily took earlier this year in Western Australia. They encountered new and interesting people each day, all connected by the route in one way or another. Find portraits and vignettes from 27 riders they met on the trail here...

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Eyes Wide Open at the 2023 Trans Balkan Race

Guest — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:04:50 +0000

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...

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Bikepacking in the Snowy Mountains (Video)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:23:09 +0000

In Tim Atwood's latest video, he heads out to the Snowy Mountains in Australia for a solo overnighter before meeting up with friends who came in from Canberra. Watch the video and find a brief recap and some photos from Tim here...

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Tracking the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 3): 17 days, 5,262 miles, and 3,719 photos

Eddie Clark — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 11:13:51 +0000

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...

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Inside the Veneto Trail (Video)

Guest — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:14:53 +0000

Last year, our friends from Bombtrack Bikes returned to Italy to ride the 2022 edition of the Veneto Trail together. With the 2023 edition underway, they just launched this look back at last year's experience. Find the 30-minute video, some words of introduction, and a set of photos from the spectacular Dolomites here...

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10 Practical and Peculiar Finds from Eurobike 2023

Guest — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:45:41 +0000

Tristan Bogaard was at the 2023 edition of Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany, where he wandered the halls and browsed the nearly 2,000 display booths in search of interesting products that caught his eye. Find his quick recap of 10 finds from the event, which includes everything from state-of-the-art transmissions and dynamo devices to rear-view-mirror glasses and simple innovations that improve the bikepacking experience here...

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Tracking the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 2): Council of Legends

Eddie Clark — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:25:07 +0000

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…

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Endless: A Short Story About Human Limits (Film)

Miles Arbour — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:36:15 +0000

Just released, "Endless" follows 2022 Badlands winner Sebastian "Seb" Breuer as he pushes his physical and mental limits and builds on his success at the Across Andes event in Chile and the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. Watch the 30-minute film here...

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Three Takes on the 2023 Race Around Rwanda

Guest — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:05:19 +0000

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...

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Tracking the 2023 Tour Divide (Part 1): Elemental Moves

Eddie Clark — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:04:36 +0000

In part one of our from-the-field reportage of the 2023 Tour Divide, seasoned photographer and documentarian Eddie Clark shares his experiences from the first week, tracking down riders in Montana and Wyoming along the faint singletrack and mud-caked roads of this iconic route. Find his recap, thoughts from several riders, and an excellent photo gallery here…

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Cattle Calls and Canyon Walls (Video)

Guest — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:54:49 +0000

Accompanying the new Cattle Calls and Canyon Walls bikepacking route we shared this morning, this 16-minute video from Kyle Aldridge and Jake Bleggi offers a behind-the-scenes look at their scouting ride across Utah and Wyoming. Watch the video and find some background on the route here...

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Friends in Cow-Pie Places: Field Notes from the WeedSac 140

Guest — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:09:57 +0000

Organized by Matt Mason, the founder of the Monumental Loop, the WeedSac 140 is a non-competitive 140-mile bikepacking ride in the Sacramento Mountains that starts and ends in the village of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Find a personal reflection and photos by Johnny Sullivan from the inaugural group ride last month here...

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Giwiizhaamin

Alexandera Houchin — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:24:16 +0000

“Giwiizhaamin” is an illuminating short piece from Alexandera Houchin that centers on her relationship with her body and how her perception of it has changed in the time between entering her first race, pedaling many thousands of miles, and seeing herself on the cover of a magazine. Find her honest and uplifting words, an invitation to join her in your own way, and a selection of photos from over the years here…

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Solo Bikepacking Pinyons and Pines (Video)

Logan Watts — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:40:24 +0000

Back in May, Chris Wilson set out to escape a cold and wet spring in the Pacific Northwest and soak up some sunshine in Arizona. Chris tackled the 330-mile 2023 Pinyon and Pines route and made this video along the way...

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Inside Pass and Stow Racks: Beautiful Utility in Oakland

Evan Christenson — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:00:20 +0000

In this Field Trip, photographer Evan Christenson heads to Pass and Stow Racks in Oakland, California, to tour the fascinating space and spend a day with founder and fabricator Matt Feeney. See inside Pass and Stow, peek at some unique prototypes, and learn about the mindset required to hold together an artisan rack manufacturing business and a full-time job as an oncology nurse at the same time here…

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Kids Bike Camp (Video)

Guest — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:32:01 +0000

Jeanne Lepoix's latest video, "Kids Bike Camp," captures a joyful weekend spent bikepacking in France with a group of 11 families. Using all manner of kid-hauling contraptions, the group slowly pedals a beautiful loop along quiet roads and trails, soaking in a weekend of building connections and appreciating natural wonders. Watch the three-minute video and find a gallery of images here...

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Rider’s Lens: Patrick Astilla’s Illustrations

Guest — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:10:28 +0000

In today's edition of Rider's Lens, we share a kaleidoscopic mix of illustrations by Patrick Astilla from the Philippines. Flip through his sketchbooks, browse a selection of his mixed-media creations, and read his thoughts on how riding and sketching can remind us to slow down and soak in the present moment here...

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A Date with the Pines: Tales from the 2023 Pinyons and Pines

Guest — Wed, 31 May 2023 11:15:11 +0000

Earlier this month, heavy rain and long stretches of bike-destroying mud made for harsh conditions at the 2023 Pinyons and Pines event in Arizona. With help from our friend Wyatt Spalding and some of the other riders, we put together a pair of post-ride stories from the 300 and 500-mile routes and a reflection from organizer Dana Ernst. Find a look at the event here...

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Storms, Ferries, and Gravel: Racing Seven Serpents

Guest — Tue, 30 May 2023 15:06:36 +0000

The 2023 edition of Seven Serpents surprised riders with heavy rain and harsh conditions as they pedaled 850 kilometers from Ljubljana to Trieste through the Croatian islands. In this recap, Marcus Nicolson shares his perspective of racing between ferries, cranking up long climbs, and encountering bike-stopping mud...

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Cycling Across Europe Alone (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:17:28 +0000

Over the course of 38 days last summer, Bernardo Bacalhau took on an ambitious first solo bikepacking trip from England to Portugal, soaking in the simple life and meeting fellow travelers as he crossed Europe by bicycle. Find the 30-minute video documenting his journey and a handful of photos here...

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Inside Framework Designs: Bags for Everyday Adventures

Miles Arbour — Tue, 30 May 2023 11:02:30 +0000

Framework Designs is a one-woman bag company based out of Melbourne, Australia. We stopped by the studio to learn more about founder Tia Evans and what influences the distinct aesthetic of her bags. Find a photo tour of her workspace, a look at two of her daily drivers, and get to know all about Framework Designs here...

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Confessions from the Baja Divide (Video)

Guest — Mon, 29 May 2023 14:29:51 +0000

In her latest video, Belén Castelló asks each of her riding partners to share a secret confession of a concern they brought into the group's recent bikepacking journey along the Baja Divide. Her 30-minute "Confessions from the Baja Divide" shares those and a video recap of each segment of their two-month ride. Watch it here...

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Not Even Half a Badger: Failure on the Badger Divide

Guest — Sat, 27 May 2023 12:14:42 +0000

Having photographed many races and rides over the years and eager to build up more bikepacking experience of his own, photographer Dan Monaghan took on the 210-mile Badger Divide route between Inverness and Glasgow last month. He learned first-hand that things don't always go to plan, but it's possible to find beauty in failure with the right perspective. Find his story and a moody gallery of images from Scotland here...

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Pachamama Cycling Episode 8: Bikepacking Buds (Video)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:48:42 +0000

Pachamama Cycling's eighth episode tells the story of Bikepacking Buds, a group of friends in the UK who created a laid-back, supportive community where riders can learn the joys of bikepacking in a friendly and welcoming environment. ⁠Watch the 10-minute video here...

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Baja Divide Pt. 4: Tracing Lines

Evan Christenson — Mon, 22 May 2023 11:17:28 +0000

In his fourth and final report from the Baja Divide, Evan Christenson digs into some parting thoughts and reflections on the route and meets more locals and fellow bikepackers from across Mexico's iconic Baja California peninsula. Join Evan in unpacking some of what he's learned throughout his 1,700-mile journey, and find one last gallery of images here...

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Destination Mantova: Taking the Long Way to BAM!

Guest — Fri, 19 May 2023 11:02:22 +0000

Last summer, Aimee Gilchrist and Jeremy Collins traveled to Italy to attend the 2022 Bicycle Adventure Meeting (BAM!). To maximize their time away, they mapped out a meandering route that took in some of the highlights of the Dolomites. Find their story of making the most of their miles en route to BAM! and a vivid selection of Jeremy's illustrated journal excerpts here...

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Teller to Wales: Riding and Rafting the Alaskan Coast

Bjorn Olson — Thu, 18 May 2023 10:59:33 +0000

Last summer, Bjørn Olson and Kim McNett loaded up their fat bikes and packrafts for a 10-day journey along a stretch of Alaska's remote Seward Peninsula. The trip had them pedaling up rugged mountains, traversing narrow bits of coast, encountering grizzlies, braving intense storms, and connecting with people in isolated villages. Find their story, a gallery of Bjørn's photos, and a collection of Kim's watercolor paintings here...

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No Going Back: A Colorado Trail Story (Film)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:14:57 +0000

"No Going Back" follows Eliza Sampey's attempt to become the first woman to complete a multi-sport traversal of the 500-mile Colorado Trail, bikepacking the bike-legal sections and fastpacking the wilderness sections where bikes are not allowed. Watch the 15-minute film here...

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