Inspiration & Blog

In the latest video documenting his ongoing 20,000-kilometer journey around the world, Alex from Tall Bike Tour shares a heartwarming look at his ride across Türkiye with Nova, the stray puppy he adopted along the way. Find the 50-minute video with photos and some written insights into the trip here…

In this Rider’s Lens, we introduce the work of Swiss sketch artist Maurizio Ceraldi, who has traveled all around the world by bicycle over the past two decades. Find a collection of his drawings and read his thoughts on how adding some pens and pencils to your pack list can open doors and deepen connections here…

“DOOM: The Documentary” follows six racers as they attempt to complete one of the most grueling iterations of the race since its inception. For more on this inside look at DOOM, watch the full video below…

In December, Leigh Foster pedaled the North Bay Overnighter in Marin County, California. His latest video documents three days of riding in a peaceful, meditative way that honors all the small details of his ride. Find the video and a short written reflection here…

In a long-awaited new video, intrepid bikepacker Greg McCahon reports in from Colombia, where he spent three months pedaling his loaded Tumbleweed Prospector. Watch 90 days unfold in 45 minutes and find some photos from the journey here…

Clotaire Mandel’s latest video captures the start of his ride through Ecuador, following the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route (TEMBR) on his journey from Alaska to Patagonia. Watch the video and find a short written reflection with stunning photos from the ride here…

The story is all too familiar: you have a week of riding bikes and camping under the stars, with limited responsibilities and everyday problems, but once the trip is over, returning to a regular routine is difficult. To help dissect what’s commonly called the “post-trip blues,” Miles reflects on his experience and speaks with several professionals and fellow bikepackers to gather their perspectives…

In this report from Colombia, Cass and Emma share a journal entry from riding a trimmed-down version of the Ruta Chingaza, a multi-day loop that takes them from a balmy, jungly 1,500 meters to a 3,400-meter expanse of páramo and its otherworldly frailejón, just a day’s ride on dirt roads from the capital, Bogotá. At 290 kilometers and with a hearty 10,000 metres of climbing, it’s quite the welcome to the Andes…

In Neil’s latest video, fresh off the Monumental Loop, he takes an extended pit stop with single-speed ultra-racer Alex Kowalski for an in-depth chat about his cycling history and future plans. For more on Neil’s latest interview, dive into all the details below…

In an online landscape crowded with shortcuts, sponsored influence, and machine-made content, we’ve long believed our readers deserve better. This seven-point pledge reflects on our platform’s 15-year history and pulls back the curtain on how BIKEPACKING.com operates and the principles we refuse to compromise as we continue building this resource for the long haul. Read it here…

The latest episode chronicling Ilse and Ryan “Kodak” Brown’s bikepacking journey from Argentina to Alaska highlights their time riding across Ecuador on the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route. Find a written reflection and photos from Ryan here, including some standout moments and tips for anyone interested in riding the TEMBR…

Over the weekend, tens of thousands of cyclists came together for memorial group rides in honor of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24. There were gatherings in some 300 cities around the globe, spanning more than 15 countries and nearly every state. Find moving photo galleries and heartfelt reflections from riders at a dozen events here…