Bikepacking Culture

After attending the inaugural event last year, Nic returned to Stillwater for Mega Mid South 2025 in search of a different kind of journey. Having experienced the unique sense of community created by those close to the organizing team, this tale of fortune and failure at Mega Mid South goes beyond a race recap…

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…

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…

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…

Wrapping up our coverage of the 2025 Bespoked show in Dresden, Germany, we turn our lens toward the visitors who attended, highlighting an eclectic sampling of the everyday bikes we saw throughout the weekend. For a change of pace, explore a diverse gallery of portraits of around 30 people and their bikes here…

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…

With the 2025 Arkansas High Country Race kicking off tomorrow morning, six-time AHCR participant Aaron Arnzen is kicking off our coverage with a detailed look at the race’s history, notable records, and some names you should keep an eye on as the race unfolds. Dive into all the details here…

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.

Our Fill in the Map Local Overnighter Challenge is back for 2025, and we’re calling on our world wide community of talented readers to share their favorite curated routes. We’ve partnered with Rockgeist, Teravail, and Wolf Tooth Components to offer some fantastic prizes for the best route submissions! Dig into all the details here…

Photographer Jonny Ramirez followed the 2025 Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) with a camera in hand, waiting in spots along the route to capture all the action. In this look back, Jonny shares his experience documenting the race and a stunning collection of photos. Read on below…

Building Momentum Bikepacking is a newly established project by Moe Nadeau of Nelson, British Columbia, that aims to provide an inclusive space for women and non-binary people to learn about and access bikepacking. Find a short video, photos, and a recap from their inaugural workshop and overnighter here…

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…