In preparation for an imminent six-week bikepacking trip to Peru, Tom Powell and friends recently pedaled out for one last shakedown overnighter to give everything a final check. Find Tom's reflection on the experience, some last-minute lessons learned, a beautiful set of photos, and a charming short video documenting their night out on Vancouver Island here...

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On day one of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, Logan wandered around the endless maze of brands and makers, discovering a few exciting finds along the way. Check out his photo gallery and report here, featuring several new bags from Revelate Designs, bikes and bags from Kyoot and Split, fresh grips from Wolf Tooth and Ergon, a Micro-spline singlespeed kit, new tires, and a whole lot more...

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Founded in 2015 by Kyle Ng, Outer Shell prides itself on function-forward bag designs, minimalist style, and products that encourage customers to develop a deeper connection with their environment. We stopped by their San Francisco workshop to learn more about the Outer Shell origin story, meet the small team, and take a quick look at three staff bikes. Find it all here…

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Following his ode to the hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin's latest short piece shines a light on the many places we sleep while bikepacking. From an ideally situated campsite on a clear night to an unexpected refuge when the weather turns, he pays tribute to our short-term homes away from home and shares a little about his philosophy of embracing whatever comes. Read it here...

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"The Slow Lane" tells the story of Pierre Bouchard and Janick Lemieux, a couple of nomadic cyclists who have cycled more than 250,000km since 1990. The film traces their story, friendship, love, and decision to travel the world by bike as they take on a 300km route not far from their hometown in Quebec, Canada. Watch it here...

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In Victoria Cedillo's latest video, she explores Arizona by bike, pedaling south from Las Vegas to Mexico as part of her long journey from Alaska. Watch the 15-minute video here...

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The Ruta del Jefe gathering promotes the rich culture and biodiversity in the US/Mexico borderlands, showcasing its Indigenous communities and highlighting the border wall's effects on animal and human migration. John Montesi attended this year's event at the Cuenca Los Ojos protected area in the Sky Islands of Sonora, Mexico, and he wrote this poignant piece that weaves an ecological perspective into a recap of his time riding through the staggeringly beautiful landscape...

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How do folks make a living through sponsorship in ultra-endurance bikepacking? That’s a good (and complex) question. In this piece, Alexandera Houchin dives in head first with an honest and poignant look back at her ultra-cycling career and how she recommends athletes and brands evolve the conversation in the future…

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In today's installment of Rider's Lens, we share a selection of work from Berlin-based photographer and regular contributor Stefan Haehnel. He presents a lively mix of previously unpublished and personal work from his travels close to home and around the globe. Meet Stefan, read his story of finding photography, and explore a collection of his analog and digital images here...

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Born from a passion for cycling, adventure, nature, and photography, "Deriva" is a new printed magazine that chronicles bikepacking routes and adventures through seldom explored places in Colombia. Learn more about the publication and its intent here…

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Six months after leaving Alaska on his way to Argentina, Dan Camp reports in with a new video from a sandy stretch of the Southern California desert. Find a 23-minute video from the iconic landscapes of Joshua Tree and the Stagecoach 400 route with a selection of Dan's photos here...

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In Allen Boardman's latest video, he sets off on a quick overnight bikepacking trip to the UK's Lake District with just one hitch: he had no plan or route. Find a short reflection from Allen and watch his amusing 22-minute video here...

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In our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce Ryutaro Nakamoto and his offbeat family photos from everyday life in Tokyo, Japan. Get to know Ryutaro and find a heartwarming selection of images from rides around the city and time at home with his partner and two young daughters here...

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The second episode of Boru McCullagh's "On The Road" series documenting his around-the-world bikepacking trip finds him on Japan's largest island, experiencing the full brunt of highs and lows that accompany a long solo journey. Catch up on Boru's ride in another inspiring and unpretentious 20-minute video from the road, and find a short written update from him here...

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Sammie Dubeau was one of more than 200 racers to line up for the Patagonia Verde edition of Across Andes last year. She put together a report from her time on the stunning 1,000-kilometer route and a broader reflection of the power of community and the women who inspire her. Find Sammie's story and a gallery of photos from Chile here...

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Mick Turnbull's latest video is a feast for the eyes that transports viewers to the otherworldly landscapes of Utah, compressing three weeks' work of striking sights and sounds into a single "day." Find the short video with a written introduction by Danielle O'Hara here...

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Project Freewheel is back with their latest "packduro" film, which documents a short but challenging overnighter into the Dogtooth Range near Golden, British Columbia. Find photos, a short summary of the trip, and the 14-minute film here...

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Earlier this winter, Katrina Hase and her son Ian set out to tackle the north end of the Monumental Loop in New Mexico. It was Ian's first bikepacking trip and a welcome excuse for a mother-son reunion. Watch the video Katrina put together from their time together here...

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A few weeks back, Allen Boardman tackled a route created with two clicks: one at the start and one at a bothy in Yorkshire. Things didn't go as planned along the way. Find his 18-minute trip video with photos and a short written reflection here...

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In his latest video, Mick Turnbull takes on our Peaks & Plateaus bikepacking route in Utah, presented with rich cinematography that captures the region's spectacular beauty. Find the nine-minute video alongside photos and a short trip report from Danielle O'Hara here...

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Troy Hopwood and Justin Short recently tackled the 280-mile Fool's Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, and they put together a comprehensive video showing what riders can expect. Watch the 16-minute video here...

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Riders, skiers, and runners who lined up for the 2024 Fat Pursuit in Idaho earlier this month faced brutal temperatures and several feet of fresh snow. Photographer Eddie Clark was on the ground, and he shares an up-close and personal look at the memorable 11th edition of the race. Find his report here...

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"The Balkans" is a 30-minute video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across enchanting Albania and Montenegro. Watch it and find a handful of photos and some written insights here...

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