We’re continuing our 2025 Bikepacking Awards by spotlighting the people who inspired the community this year with standout adventures and meaningful contributions. We’re also highlighting the most compelling bikepacking routes we published in 2025, from quick overnighters to ambitious epics. Dive into the full list of selected riders, routes, and events here…

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"Wohlgesonnen" is a new 20-minute video from Georg Hoos that lovingly captures an 82-day, 8,000-kilometer bikepacking journey from Germany to Morocco and back. It's a vivid and deeply personal account of an unforgettable ride. Watch the video and find an introduction from Georg here...

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"The Kaamos Road," the latest release from French filmmaker Joffrey Maluski, documents his intrepid 25-day journey deep into the polar night. The 1,500-kilometer bikepacking trip took him through the far northern reaches of Norway, Finland, and Sweden, enveloping him in silence, darkness, and intense beauty. Find the 17-minute film, a gear list, and an introduction from Joffrey here...

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Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan's latest video documents their time riding the magical Montenegrin coastline, captivated by ancient folklore, pirate dynasties, and the contrasts between abandoned hotels and massive tourist hotspots. Find the 15-minute video, a written report, and some stunning photos from their ride here...

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After more than a decade of fast-paced racing and riding all over the globe, Allan Shaw has been learning to slow down and scale back. In "Back to Basics," he reflects on his ongoing journey of simplification and applies his newfound mindset to a bikepacking trip around Peru. Read it here...

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In May, Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs lined up for the 350-mile Pinyons and Pines bikepacking event in Arizona. In this engaging long-form piece, he recounts the blurry mix of endurance, luck, humility, and determination that led to his placing far higher than he initially thought possible. Read it here...

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This year's Escape LA race in California stood out to first-place singlespeeder Alex Kowalski in many ways. Despite having to stuff grass inside his tire to keep rolling, rationing water, and suffering for most of the 300-mile route, he says he'll be back. Find Alex's story and a collection of film photos from Gregg Dunham and Luis Sanchez here...

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Our end-of-year overnighter is back for its sixth consecutive edition! Good Night 2025 invites everyone to slip away for a quiet night under the stars anytime between December 19–31. Read on for how to take part and enter to win one of six prizes, featuring standout bags, racks, and tires from three excellent brands: Rene Herse, Rogue Panda, and Tumbleweed...

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Pablo Selman, nuevo en el mundo del bikepacking, aprovechó recientemente la oportunidad de unirse a unos amigos en la Red Feather Ramble, donde aprendió mucho por el camino. Pablo reflexionó sobre el viaje, combinando su experiencia de aprender a conocer un nuevo terreno con una comprensión filosófica de lo que significa recorrer un lugar por voluntad propia. En este relato, las palabras y las fotos de Pablo nos ofrecen una valiosa lección para recordar de qué se trata todo esto…

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New bikepacker Pablo Selman recently joined a few friends for a multi-day ride on the beautiful Red Feather Ramble route in Colorado. In this reflective piece, published in both English and Spanish, he delves into themes of movement, camaraderie, and history and shares an evocative gallery of film photos shot on his 1950s camera. Read it below...

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This fall, 50 riders came together for the second annual Slow Coast event, a bikepacking weekender linking the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Discovery Islands. Tom Powell was there shooting video, and he captured the magic of the weekend in a four-minute video you can watch here...

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Over 100 riders participated in this year's Seven Serpents event in Europe, an unsupported 850-kilometer bikepacking challenge from Ljubljana to Trieste through the Croatian islands. Find the 2025 Seven Serpents film here and a short introduction from filmmaker Alessandro Stefanato here...

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Last month, Rufus Wenlock and Joe Nation raced the 3,000-kilometer Shaky Isles route along the length of New Zealand, starting at opposite ends of the country. Find a reflection from both of them here, including some insight into the unique logistics of racing in contrary directions and an incredible gallery of photos captured on their rides...

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What’s the right number of bikes to own? Can you really have too many? In his latest piece, Lucas takes a candid look at some of the practical and philosophical problems with always wanting another one. Read his reflection on why less might ultimately be more and add your voice to the conversation here...

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After years of starting every ride from his front door in Chicago, Leigh Foster heads west to begin a new chapter. The Aspen Loop Overnighter in Mancos, Colorado, marks the first film in his Loop of Loops project—a journey to document short rides across the American West and rediscover what drew him to bikepacking in the first place...

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Aaron Arnzen wraps up our 2025 Arkansas High Country Race coverage with a closer look at those who finished and those who didn't—and why this year's event saw the highest scratch rate in the event’s history. Find that, and our final gallery of photos from the event here...

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For folks who had participated in two or more of the Pan Celtic Race Series, the organizers put on a final event called Magnum Opus, where riders would tackle a 1,000-mile route on the way to the 2024 Ultra. Watch the 50-minute film made by Friction Collective here...

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For Allen Boardman's latest bikepacking trip, he rode a modified five-day version of The Wildcat route in the Scottish Highlands in search of solitude and a stop at one of the UK's most remote pubs. Find a write-up and photos from Allen and watch the video he made from the trip here...

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The second annual Slow Coast event brought together 50 riders for a fun-filled bikepacking weekender linking the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island, and the Discovery Islands. After some pondering, Miles wonders where the event fits between a group bikepacking ride and a guided trip and whether it should be considered bikepacking at all. Find his reflection centered around these questions with photos here…

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Björn Reschabek's new film, TÖLT, follows Mirjam Kuhn and Katharina Kruse on a bikepacking trip around Iceland that turned out very differently than expected. It's a story of friendship, trust, and solidarity, capturing the country's distinctive beauty from all angles. Find a short reflection from Katharina and watch the full film here...

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This summer, a group of friends met in Dresden with the task of building a bike from scrap parts within two months and then ‘racing’ it in three short events in the forest. The idea was to create a more punk rock gathering ahead of Bespoked, inspired by the English Bike Hack Derby. Find a recap of the inaugural High Velocity Research Trash Metal Framebuilding Competition and loads of photos here...

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As part of a 10,000-kilometer journey around North and Central America, Turkish bikepacker Serkan Yildiz pieced together an off-road track connecting some of our existing routes through Utah's iconic landscapes. In this piece, he shares the story of scouting it out and learning a few lessons along the way...

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"Trans Al-Andalus: Bikepacking Through Centuries" follows Adam Pawlikiewicz and Leo Brasil on a 2,200-kilometer bikepacking journey across seven centuries on a ride that's part cultural pilgrimage, part heat-baked endurance test, tracing Toledo and Granada’s layered history while bridging Europe and Africa on two wheels. Watch it here...

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Pilgrimage, not podiums. Le Pilgrimage trades finish times for shared meals, tough stages, and the stories riders carry home—Galibier-level grit by day, long-table camaraderie by night. Meet the “Pilgrims,” hear why community beats competition, and feel how a hard ride becomes a lasting tale.

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Matt Westfall of the Wax Tracks YouTube channel recently got out to ride the Idaho Panhandle Ramble, enjoying the 320-mile bikepacking route over six days. Watch the 18-minute video and read a short reflection from his ride here...

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Riding is all about movement, but on a recent getaway, Lucas discovered a fresh appreciation for the simple joys of coming to a complete stop. In this short piece, he recounts an enchanting break spent basking in the company of ravens, wildflowers, nighthawks, and golden evening light. Read it here...

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