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Josh Ibbett finished eighth in this year’s Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. As usual, he filmed his experience during the event, and he just released a 22-minute video recap. Find that paired with his rig check videos and some film photos he snapped along the way here…
On the heels of Sklar’s 10th anniversary and relocation to California, we recently stopped by Adam Sklar’s new shop to take a deep dive into the last decade of business, explore the Oakland space, and learn more about his transition from US-made custom frames with a two-year waitlist to Taiwan-made production bikes. Find all that, a peek at a few of Adam’s bikes, and loads of photos from Miles’ visit here…
Rather than racing this year’s Atlas Mountain Race (AMR), Allan Shaw took on the equally exhausting role of chasing riders all around Morocco to interview them for the AMR podcast. Read on for his behind-the-scenes perspective on getting riders to open up and the parallels between racing and podcasting. Plus, find a handful of episodes and a gallery of Allan’s black and white film photos from the event here…
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…
Following a slow solo overnighter through South Carolina’s Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, Tanner Arrington penned this dynamic account that blends a ride report with observations on natural history, reflections on land stewardship, and a zoomed-in perspective on the beauty surrounding us. Find his stirring piece and an accompanying gallery of analog and digital photos here…
Huw Oliver traveled from Scotland to Alaska to ride the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail last year, and he put together this reflection that links a series of memories from several weeks out on the ephemeral trail across the rugged Alaskan backcountry. Read his story of braving the elements and making unexpected connections here…
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…
Buoyed by the thrilling experience of her first solo overnight bikepacking trip in Kyrgyzstan last year, Belén Castelló set the goal of riding out for a night of camping alone during each season of 2024. Kicking off the winter, she spent a night in the snowy forests beyond Teruel, Spain. Watch her beautifully shot 10-minute video recap here…
Just beyond the bustle of Victoria, British Columbia, nestled between towering Douglas firs and a flower farm, you’ll find WZRD Bikes. Miles spent two afternoons with owner Emma May to learn the story behind WZRD and the last five years of framebuilding, take a closer look at three of her personal bikes, and hear why she thinks long chainstays are never going out of style. Find that and a barrage of photos from the WZRD Bikes workshop here…
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…
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…
With the Caucasus Mountains in the Republic of Georgia free of snow, four friends set off on a 180-kilometer bikepacking trip linking stunning singletrack, green meadows, and rugged mountain passes together through Tusheti National Park. Watch the film from their trip here…