The second annual High Velocity Research brought together tinkerers and hobby framebuilders who transformed piles of scrap metal into one-of-a-kind bikes made to take on a series of wacky challenges. Find a report from the event in Dresden, Germany, plus a full gallery of unexpected creations and scenes from the chaotic, action-packed day here..

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In this pair of videos, Julley heads into Mongolia's remote Khangai Mountains on a mini velo, where isolation, challenging conditions, and the kindness of strangers make for an unforgettable journey. Watch the first two episodes of their unconventional bikepacking adventure here..

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Clotaire Mandel's latest video from his massive around-the-world bikepacking trip follows his time on the Ruta de las Vicuñas, a remote route across northern Chile's high altiplano. Watch it here..

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Old Man Mountain just released a new film project, "Second Growth," that follows experimental bikepacking team rider Alex Schultz to victory at the 2026 Oregon Timber Trail. Watch the full 30-minute video below..

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During a recent visit to St. Louis, Missouri, Nic stopped by the small, eclectic South City Stitchworks shop. As one of the more unique bag makers to make a big splash in the last few years, Nic was curious to learn how founder Zach Smith and his brand got started. This Field Trip dives deep into Zach’s origin story, motivations, and history as a maker. Dive in below..

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In a world increasingly flooded with AI-generated imagery, we're doubling down on the real thing. Issue 17 of The Bikepacking Journal celebrates human creativity with commissioned artwork, hand-illustrated maps, and a beautiful poster-sized print. We're excited to share a sneak peek. Find out what's coming and reserve your copy before the October 17th deadline here..

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In racing, despite extensive training and the best-laid plans, some things are simply beyond our control. Wyatt Spalding’s wrap-up of the 2026 Arizona Trail Race highlights how this year’s racers battled challenging conditions and uncertainty amid heavy rains that made progress painfully slow. Read on for a reflective final piece on adaptation and appreciation, paired with a dramatic selection of photos..

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Facing an uncertain future, we’re calling on all of our readers to help us preserve this unparalleled resource and chart a sustainable path ahead. If you’re a regular visitor, please consider joining the Bikepacking Collective to support our work as a member today. Find an important update and learn about the value we offer our backers for as little as $3.25 per month here..

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The Idaho Gem is a 250-mile bikepacking route through the rugged heart of Central Idaho, packed with sublime singletrack, punishing climbs, rowdy descents, and unexpected side quests. Watch Chris Wilson's latest video, browse a stunning set of photos, and read Paul Faupel's story about how crashes, mechanicals, smoke, and sore legs tested their resolve on a route that’s equal parts beautiful and brutal—and best tackled with a good friend by your side..

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The 2026 Arizona Trail Race is well underway, and Wyatt Spalding is on the ground to cover all the action as it unfolds along the notoriously challenging route. In his mid-race report, he catches up with a handful of lead riders and reflects on the beauty and camaraderie he's witnessed on the rugged trail. Read it here..

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High in the Peruvian Andes, the 620-kilometer Alma Andina pushed Poli Berber across 5,000-meter passes, remote dirt roads, and far beyond the race she’d imagined. When altitude, exhaustion, and a failed derailleur threatened to end her ride, she discovered that moving forward sometimes means letting go of the plan. Find her written recap, a route map, and a video made along the way here..

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Over the weekend, Cane Creek hosted the inaugural edition of CRAFTED, a bike show spotlighting small builders and brands in the American Southeast. Nic popped by to see what was on offer and returned with details on some of the best dirt-focused bikes on display. In his report, he speaks to the event’s significance and highlights the best and brightest of CRAFTED 2026..

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Set on Canada’s remote Canol Trail through the Yukon and Northwest Territories, this time-traveling piece weaves the past and present with memories of the late Iohan Gueorguiev. In it, author Brad Roach shares glimpses of Iohan’s legend and later retraces a path they once shared to spread some of his ashes. Read it here..

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Mountain biker, gravel rider, roadie, alt cyclist, bikepacker—cycling has a knack for sorting us into increasingly specific groups, each with its own bikes, clothes, rules, and expectations. In this piece, Miles asks where he fits among them and makes the case for being a “civilian cyclist” and how borrowing a little from each might make us happier..

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Filmmaker Cameron Muilenburg’s latest project follows the 2025 edition of the grueling 260-mile Cohutta Cat bikepacking race in Georgia, highlighting some of the many characters who lined up at the start and offering an inside look at what it takes to pull off such an event. Find the video, photos, and an introduction from Cameron here..

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Soon after having their first child, Kornelia Thörn and Robin Lyne sold nearly everything and traded the typical path for a nomadic life on two wheels. With their young daughter in tow, they first traveled to the ruggedly beautiful Azores, where they got a crash course in parenthood and family bikepacking. Read their story of adapting to a new rhythm here..

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For our final video from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil asked 33 framebuilders and a few component makers one big question: If you could take a month off work, where would you go bikepacking? Their answers include dream routes and a few far-flung destinations that might surprise you..

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For part 9 of our 2026 MADE Bike Show video coverage, Neil asked 29 framebuilders one simple question: If you could steal any bike from the show, which one would it be? Their answers shed light on some of the most inspiring, surprising, and beautifully crafted bikes at MADE 2026..

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In our seventh installment of video coverage from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil catches up with several brands to check out their new parts. That includes two shiny Mica racks, new Teravail stems and "blue jean" tires, Silca's new tire lineup, and much more..

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For the second year running, Neil and Miles set up outside Portland’s Zidell Yards to catch folks rolling into the 2026 MADE Bike Show and learn a little more about them and their bikes. We chatted with more than 60 attendees to check out their rigs and ask what they were most excited to see inside. The result is a wonderfully eclectic cross-section of bikes and the people who ride them. Dive into this special edition of our Friday Reader’s Rig series here..

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In part six of our 2026 MADE Bike Show video series, we met up Ronnie Romance to hear about Ultradynamico’s new carbon rims (which work with rim brakes), we talked to Pass and Stow about a new rack, and we got the lowdown on what Doom Bars has been up to. Find all the details about that and more here..

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With a renewed desire to dabble with different bikes and camera gear alike, Cass shares a late summer list of picks in his Editor's Dozen. Expect a mix of durable, road tested new gear and a twenty year old favourite, plus ways to look sharp in coffee shops on tour and carry a week's supply of your favorite toothpaste.

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In our next installment of MADE 2026 video coverage, Neil catches up with seven builders and checks out an eclectic mix of bikes, including a 27.5-inch Ahearne, Singular's take on a Ti 32, a Quarry hardtail with the new FOX 32-inch fork, a new gravel bike from Manzanita, a Tour Divide 32er from Sanitas, a sexy After Hours gravel bike, and a sneak peek at a forthcoming budget-friendly Wilde ATB. Watch it here..

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Our final roundup of the 2026 MADE bike show leaves some of the best for last, featuring amazing work from Brule Bikes, Schon Studio, Sanitas Cycles, Fiddlehead Cycles, Sycip Bicycles, Manzanita Cycles, Baphomet, Quarry Cycling Co., So Far So Good, After Hours Framebuilding, and Fine Bikes. Prepare to see a lot of stunning details and interesting builds..

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In part 4 of our 2026 MADE Bike Show video coverage, Neil catches up with six more brands and checks out Mone’s new-but-old Klunker, Neuhaus’ 30.5" gravel bike, several impressive builds from Bantam, the latest from Moots, PV Design, and a unique mixed-wheel basketpacking bike from Klink Cycles. Watch it here..

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Although the 2026 MADE bike show has wrapped up, we've still got lots more coverage on the way. Part five of our MADE 2026 coverage features a massive collection of finds from Bantam Bicycle Works, Neuhaus Metalworks, Wilde Bicycle Co., Ultradynamico, and more..

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Part four of our MADE 2026 coverage features more amazing handbuilt bikes accompanied by several new components, some of which have yet to be released. Dig into all the details from Black Sheep, Rob English, Klink, Silca, Soma Fabrications, Teravail, and more..

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Today marks the final day of the 2026 MADE bike show, but we still have loads of stunning custom bikes and other finds to share. Our third roundup features builds and bits from Oddity Cycles, Mostly Forever, Retrotec, Mone Bikes, Hammondmade, Doom Bars, Sour Bicycles, and others. Dive into it all here..

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Our coverage of the 2026 MADE bike show continues with a mix of cool, fun, and interesting custom and production models from brands and builders alike. Our second roundup features bikes and components from Significant Other, Velo Orange, Tumbleweed, and Rodriguez, plus personal stories and even a bikepacking trip. Explore everything below..

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The MADE bike show has returned for its fourth year, commencing one of the most anticipated weekends in the custom framebuilding world and the surrounding community. The event opens to the public today, and we’re launching into our coverage with a roundup of seven stunning bikes from Rare Earth, SimWorks, Woodpecker Cycle Co., and Kyoot. Check the first batch of many to come below..

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Ahead of this year's MADE bike show in Portland, we caught up with the event's director, Billy Sinkford, to talk about the show’s evolution and next year's venue. We also got an early look at this year's show bike: a stunning custom BTCHN' Bikes 32er gravel bike. Find it all here..

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After five years of custom framebuilding in Philadelphia, Tom La Marche of La Marche Bike Co. picked up his life and moved to Portland. Ahead of this year's MADE bike show, we stopped by his shop inside the Chris King factory to chat about his involvement with Firsthand Framebuilding, the downsides of new technology, and keeping bikes fun. Find that, photos from our visit, and an early look at the bikes he'll be displaying at the MADE show this weekend here..

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Cass and Vish set sail for the Isle of Wight to beta test the new Solent Scramble, a route that blends the best of the island's soaring, grassy coastal yomps and ancient woodland bridleways via a ferry service from the New Forest. And what better bike to choose than his Rambler, his UK steed built purposefully for such outings? Read about the route’s development and what it's like to ride it, along with a full bike check and mini review of his faded yellow summer Stooge..

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From soaking in an unbeatable campsite view to successfully improvising a trailside repair, bikepacking is full of simple pleasures and unexpected delights that make it a uniquely rewarding pursuit. In this piece, Lucas highlights a dozen little things that keep him coming back for more. Find his list and share your small bikepacking joys here..

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The Huascarán Circuit is a highlight of any pedal-powered adventure in South America. Not only does it make a fantastic loop in its own right, showcasing some of the highest peaks in Peru, but it's also an ideal shakedown ride before embarking on the Peru Great Divide. Find Cass’s diary from his second lap around the eye-popping 230-kilometer loop, along with a map, itinerary, and a suggested pack list for both it and the Divide here..

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Last fall, Marek Švančara and Lucia Tureková bikepacked a modified version of the Cyprus Crossing route, riding 675 kilometers from the west side of the island to the east over three weeks. Find a short written recap, their trip video, and a collection of photos here..

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Curious to see what all the buzz is about, Jesse Turner of Slow Southern Steel in Fayetteville, Arkansas, recently fabricated his first 32-inch bike. The result is a striking singlespeed titanium ATB with a truss fork from Black Sheep and a one-of-a-kind finish from Rare Earth. Find Jesse's short reflection on building his debut 32er here..

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Wrapping up our coverage of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race, seasoned photographer Eddie Clark presents a curated selection of his favorite shots from the grueling race through the Rockies that saw a record number of scratches due to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. From stunning alpine vistas to sleepy mountain towns and shared moments of camaraderie and connection, find his full gallery and sign-off report here..

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For Leanne Bentley, riding in the 2025 Silk Road Mountain Race was an exercise in giving up control. From 30-kilometer hike-a-bikes to perilous river crossings and rationing a dwindling food supply, she learned to roll with the punches and was rewarded beyond measure. Find her hazy memories and reflections from Kyrgyzstan here..

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Despite a quarter of the field already scratching, the leaders are making quick work of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race. In his day three update, Alan Jacoby reports on the latest developments in the men’s, women’s, and singlespeed fields. Catch up on all the action and find another superb set of photos from the Rockies by Eddie Clark here..

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The 2026 Colorado Trail Race is underway, with Alex McCormack currently leading the charge in what’s shaping up to be an incredibly fast race along the high-elevation route. Find Alan Jacoby’s update from the first day of riding paired with a stunning selection of photos captured by Eddie Clark here..

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This year’s Colorado Trail Race starts early tomorrow morning from Waterton Canyon in Denver, with a group of around 80 newcomers and returning riders lining up to pedal and push more than 500 miles along the singletrack-heavy route through the Rockies. Finisher Alan Jacoby wrote a detailed race preview outlining all the essentials and who and what to watch as you follow the race. See it here..

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In this unique edition of Rider’s Lens, we present a blend of images and illustrations from mountain guide, photographer, and filmmaker Sergi Ricart’s 9,000-kilometer solo bikepacking journey along the Andes Mountains. Spanning the Caribbean to Tierra del Fuego in Patagonia, discover a selection of Sergi’s work from remote 5,000-meter peaks and isolated dirt roads throughout the continent here..

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While bikepacking across the Balkans en route from England to India, Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan had an unforgettable encounter and savored some of their journey’s most fulfilling riding in Albania’s Accursed Mountains. “The People in Empty Places” is a 20-minute video that unpacks the experience of feeling something shift inside. Watch it and find an accompanying feature story here..

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Dom Richard's latest video offers a reflection on his first bikepacking trip. It asks the profound question, “What happens when you don’t chase your dreams?” Set along the picturesque English coast, it’s an insightful look at his journey through modern life. Watch the nine-minute video and find an introduction from Dom below..

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Colorado's Rollins Pass is the stuff of legend. It’s the highest point on a wild, rugged railroad built in 1904 and a crossing that's now accessible only to cyclists and hikers. Reachable by public transport and a day's pedaling, it's also an alternative gateway to the state’s largest bike park. Fueled by gummy worms and dreams of endless descents, Cass and Sage combined bikepacking with bikepark-ing for their first experience of gravity-fed riding..

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Neil's latest video is a thoughtful look back at a recent journey along the picturesque Colorado Trail. Reflecting on how his outlook on life, bikepacking, and more has changed as he’s gotten older, it's an insightful personal story with lessons for everyone. Watch it and find a written version with photos here..

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The L’esperit del Bikepacking Startline Bursary aims to increase diversity by providing financial assistance and gear to underrepresented riders at their events. Gabrielle Antoine was a recipient of this year's El Piri bursary, and she completed the 800-kilometer route across the Pyrenees on her restored 26-inch mountain bike. Find her heartfelt written recap and photos from the journey here..

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Leigh Foster's latest video chronicles a 572-mile ride between Chicago, Illinois, and Saint Paul, Minnesota. By connecting various scenic trails, quiet back roads, small towns, state parks, and stretches along the Mississippi River, Leigh created what he calls the perfect Midwest bikepacking route. Watch the 16-minute video here..

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