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25. September, 11:06 Uhr

Over the summer, Tara Weir completed the 1,000-kilometer Kenya Bike Odyssey, a bikepacking route that starts in Nairobi and takes riders on a tour of the East African country's diverse landscapes and unique wildlife. In this report, she shares an honest reflection on the joys of experiencing a new country from the saddle and the unfortunate realities that solo women sometimes face while...

Bikepacking
16. Juni, 10:58 Uhr

This route encapsulates the incredible countryside of northeast Utah and southwest Wyoming. This region is often overlooked because of its proximity to Utah’s national parks and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Why would you go to the barren wasteland of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area instead? Well, there are a handful of reasons, but one of them […] The post Cattle Calls and Canyon Walls...

Bikepacking
01. März, 12:00 Uhr

Contrasting his experiences of bikepacking back home in South Africa with a recent trip to the Republic of Georgia to ride our Caucasus Crossing route, this piece from Johan Wahl shares how a meaningful chance encounter helped him see the beauty in the unfamiliar. Read it here, paired with an enchanting gallery of images from both countries... The post Georgia in High Contrast appeared first on...

Bikepacking
13. Februar, 12:03 Uhr

To wrap up a few years of living in New Zealand, photographer Tom Powell headed out for one final bikepacking trip through a remote region of the South Island. In this story, he recounts the role fear played in shaping his experiences before his ride and while he was on the trail, for better or for worse. Read it here, paired with a fantastic set of images... The post Fear: The Mind Games We...

Bikepacking
23. Dezember, 12:59 Uhr

After discovering an old box of photographs depicting her late grandfather's childhood and teenage years in France, Laura Guillet embarked on a tour around the country to seek out the locations where the images were captured. Find the story of her pedal-powered travels back in time in search of a better understanding of her grandfather and his life here... The post Bikepacking Through Time: A...

Bikepacking
09. September, 11:39 Uhr

Cass heads out with Chad and his Mexico-bought "26 ain't deaders," complete with DIY bags, motorbike handlebars, dollar-fifty brakes, and a Dangle Boot. He ponders the essence of an ATB and wonders if perhaps we should all foster a vintage mountain bike in preparation for our planet's uncertain future, and even load it up with homemade gear to celebrate the halcyon days of All Terrain Biking....

Bikepacking
12. Oktober, 11:32 Uhr

With the arrival of spring each year, South African social media feeds come alive with colour as images of Namaqualand’s wildflower extravaganza begin making the rounds. The spectacle gets people talking and causes a surge in visitors to the region, but as soon as the flowers die, so does the hype, sending Namaquand back into […] The post SAND: Segment 2 – Namaqualand appeared first on...

Bikepacking
22. April, 12:35 Uhr

The Sea Otter Classic attracts thousands of brands from across the bike industry, and this year is proving that in spades. In part one of our reportage from the 2023 event, Evan Christenson digs up a dozen interesting finds, including bikepacking bags from Osprey, Taco Pedals from Simworks, and much more... The post 2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 1) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
21. Oktober, 15:00 Uhr

This week’s Debrief features a bunch of new bags, beautiful bikes of Bespoked UK, a guide to extreme mountain weather, Tumbleweed Prospector pre-orders, two events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here… The post Friday Debrief: Little Dummy, Bespoked UK, Rhino Run, Prospector Pre-orders, and More… appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
09. August, 11:20 Uhr

The Silk Road Mountain Race is a fixed-route, single-stage, unsupported cycling race through the mountains of Kyrgyzstan. For the third year in a row, we're back with details on over 70 rigs that will be on the course for this year's event. Find them all here, complete with bag and gear highlights... The post Rigs of the 2022 Silk Road Mountain Race (SRMR) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
23. Juni, 11:25 Uhr

In part two of our from-the-field reportage of the 2023 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark starts at Brush Mountain Lodge in northern Colorado where he finds a gathering of legendary women who've made race history. After that, Eddie tracks riders through Colorado and New Mexico as they head toward the finish. Find his recap, stories from several rider encounters, and an excellent photo...

Bikepacking
08. Juni, 16:26 Uhr

As we approach tomorrow's grand depart of the 2023 Tour Divide, we get to speculate about who might be the frontrunners, which is always a fun part of this race because it brings so many different cyclists with varied backgrounds to Banff. This year is no exception, with some of the best athletes in the ultra-endurance realm soon to toe the line. In our latest video, Neil discusses a list...

Bikepacking
09. Februar, 12:05 Uhr

A few weeks ago, seven riders set out on a seven-day tour around Mexico’s San José del Pacífico Grand Dirt Tour route, in part to celebrate a certain someone’s milestone in spacetime. One thing that stood out was the variety of bikes in the mix. Learn more about the trip and route, find details on six loaded rigs, and see a gallery of photos from the ride here... The post Rigs of the San Jose...

Bikepacking
01. Juli, 11:32 Uhr

In part two documenting the 2022 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark continues his pursuit of riders through the Great Basin, over Boreas Pass, and in more beautiful places that make this route special. Find his reportage here alongside another brilliant photo gallery… The post Tracking the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 2): Windshield Time appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
15. Juni, 11:12 Uhr

Each year, we publish the Rigs of the Tour Divide, showcasing participants' bike setups and gear. This time around, 124 folks submitted their kits for our two-part mega gallery. In this post and video, we dive into the stats and share some interesting findings from tire size to drivetrains and from types of seat posts to how many riders used racks. Find it all here... The post 2023 Rigs of the...

Bikepacking
14. Juni, 14:27 Uhr

Just before the start of the 2023 Tour Divide, Tailfin caught up with Chris Burkard and Justinas Leveika for detailed bike check videos to learn more about how they set up their rigs. Watch them both here alongside bike build lists and more… The post Tour Divide Bike Checks: Chris Burkard and Justinas Leveika appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
15. Juni, 14:46 Uhr

The first several days on the Tour Divide have been fascinating for dot watchers as at least 10 riders were rescued by local search and rescue, blizzards stopped others in their tracks, and some pushed on through rain and freezing temperatures. We gathered up some of the best updates and unbelievable stories from riders here... The post Chaos on the 2022 Tour Divide appeared first on...

Bikepacking
05. Juli, 13:33 Uhr

In his latest video, third-place Tour Divide finisher Joe Nation goes through the gear he used in the race and talks about what worked and what he'd change if he were to ride the route again. Watch it here... The post Joe Nation’s Tour Divide Gear Check: What Worked? (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
09. Juni, 13:02 Uhr

Sarah Swallow just released an updated 2023 Tour Divide route map with POI resources for water, food, supplies, camp spots, critical route details, and more. Plus, Sarah and RideWithGPS teamed up to create a video that breaks down her approach to navigation and wayfinding for this year's race. Find it all here... The post The 2023 Tour Divide Route Map with POIs by Sarah Swallow + Video Guide...

Bikepacking
03. Juli, 12:40 Uhr

In our final installment of coverage from the 2022 Tour Divide, Neil wraps things up by running through category winners, this year's wild weather, and a reflection on what it's like to finish this colossal ride. Watch it here... The post Wrapping Up the 2022 Tour Divide (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
10. Juni, 13:33 Uhr

The 2022 Tour Divide kicks off shortly with 250 riders registered and around 170 lining up in Banff, Alberta. Following two hard-hit pandemic years, 2022 is the first time the event will (almost) run in its entirety. Find details about the 2022 route, what to expect, and who to watch in this preview... The post 2022 Tour Divide Fire Reroutes and Who to Watch This Year appeared first on...

Bikepacking
31. August, 13:14 Uhr

In June, Jack Keogh took on the adventure of a lifetime and rode in the Tour Divide from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to the US/Mexico border in New Mexico. His latest film, "The Hardest Race on Earth," is a tribute to the race and the indomitable courage that fuels us to face such extraordinary challenges. Watch it here... The post The Hardest Race on Earth: Racing the Tour Divide (Film) appeared...

Bikepacking
26. Juni, 17:27 Uhr

A few of hours ago, Kyle Peterson rolled into Antelope Wells, New Mexico, completing the 2023 Tour Divide and becoming the first singlespeeder to cross the finish line this year. Find details and photos here… The post Kyle Peterson is First Singlespeeder to Finish the 2023 Tour Divide appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
23. Juni, 17:49 Uhr

We have our first dancing dot of the 2023 Tour Divide! Congratulations to Ulrich Bartholmoes for finishing first in the 2023 Tour Divide with a time of just 14 days, 3 hours, and 23 minutes, marking the second-fastest time ever recorded. Find photos and details about Uba's amazing ride on this year’s 2,700-mile course here… The post Congrats to Ulrich Bartholmoes, Winner of the 2023 Tour Divide...

Bikepacking
16. Mai, 11:03 Uhr

Last month, more than 60 bikepackers gathered near the Zócalo in the heart of Mexico City to pedal 800 kilometers out of the capital and around active volcanoes, over mountains, and through highlands to the Oaxacan coast. Read more about Tour De Frankie, Mexico’s first and only ultra-endurance bikepacking race, in this reflection from participant Allan Shaw. Plus, find details on the route and...

Bikepacking
29. August, 14:23 Uhr

For our 129th Collective Reward, we're giving away two pairs of QUOC Gran Tourer II shoes. Learn more about the British brand's recently updated clipless shoes and get signed up for a chance to win here... The post Collective Reward #129: QUOC Gran Tourer II Shoes appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
24. Juni, 12:17 Uhr

Congratulations to Justinas Leveika who finished second in the 2023 Tour Divide with a time of just 14 days, 16 hours, and 57 minutes. Find photos and details about Justinas' ride on this year’s 2,700-mile course here… The post Congrats to Justinas Leveika, Second-Place Finisher in the 2023 Tour Divide appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
19. Juni, 14:39 Uhr

As most of the 2023 Tour Divide leaderboard enters Colorado and the high mountain passes that come with it, local bike shops along the route get put to work. Find a brief update on what's been happening in the race plus a couple of video updates and different perspectives on the ride... The post 2023 Tour Divide Debrief (Days 9-10): Damage Control appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
07. März, 15:45 Uhr

Our friend Ryan Van Duzer recently met up with dogpacking duo John and Mira for a six-day ride on the San José del Pacifico Grand Dirt Tour route down in Oaxaca, Mexico. Along the way, he made this six-part video series documenting their trip. Watch it here... The post Ryan Duzer, John, and Mira Ride The Grand Dirt Tour (videos) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
01. September, 14:04 Uhr

Premiered yesterday, EF Pro Cycling's latest video follows Lachlan Morton on a journey to Colombia to witness the impacts of the nearly $600,000 he raised for World Bicycle Relief as part of his Alt Tour in France last summer. Watch it here... The post The lasting Impact of Lachlan Morton’s Alt Tour – World Bicycle Relief Colombia (Video) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
25. Juni, 12:03 Uhr

Congratulations to Sofiane Sehili for finishing first in the 2022 Tour Divide with a time of just 14 days, 16 hours, and 36 minutes. Find details about his amazing ride on this year’s 2,700-mile course here… The post Congrats to Sofiane Sehili, 2022 Tour Divide Winner appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
16. Juni, 13:11 Uhr

Meanwhile, farther south on the Tour Divide, leader Sofiane Sehili recently “passed” Mike Hall’s 2016 course record dot overnight. Learn more and check in with the live tracking here... The post Sofiane Sehili Passes Mike Hall’s Record Dot on the Tour Divide appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
25. Oktober, 11:33 Uhr

Taking design cues from their fully custom US-made gravel bikes but available at a more approachable price point, the Super Something is Sklar’s first production bike. It caught our attention with its clean aesthetics, curvy steel frame, matching fork, and generous tire clearance, and we were curious to see how it would handle everyday riding and loaded bikepacking. Find Miles’ Sklar Super...

Bikepacking
26. Juni, 15:39 Uhr

Our congratulations go out to Lael Wilcox, the first rider to cross the finish line in the 2023 Tour Divide women's category! Find a few photos from the finish and more about Lael’s ride here… The post Congrats to Lael Wilcox, First Woman to Finish the 2023 Tour Divide appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Bikepacking
11. Juni, 20:02 Uhr

Despite being slowed down by wet dirt roads and muddy conditions, the riders at the front of the 2023 Tour Divide are picking up speed. Leader Ulrich Bartholmoes recently passed Mike Hall’s 2016 record dot, and Lael Wilcox is ahead of her own women’s record. In our first 2023 Tour Divide Debrief, we take a look at what's happening at the front of the race, share a couple of video updates from...

Bikepacking
09. Mai, 14:17 Uhr

Rene Herse got ahold of Sofiane Sehili's Fleecer Ridge tires that were used to win last year's 2,666-mile Tour Divide race. See how they fared after this long ride of more than 175 miles per day here... The post Look at Sofiane Sehili’s Tour Divide Tires After 2,666 Miles appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.