Inspiration & Blog

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…

In our latest Field Trip, Sam Rice and Bec Norman take us behind the scenes at Tailfin. Since its Kickstarter launch in 2016, Tailfin has grown from a basement passion project to one of the most innovative brands in bikepacking. Read on as Sam and Bec shed light on Tailfin’s origin story, dive deep into their product design philosophy, and reveal how their innovative fusion of hardware and soft goods sets them apart…

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…

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…

“Nomadland” is a video from Ricard Calmet that takes viewers on a bikepacking journey through Mongolia’s serene mountains and painterly steppe. From feeling completely alone on remote tracks to being embraced by hospitable locals, their 1,800-kilometer ride was packed with unforgettable experiences. Find the 13-minute video with photos and a written perspective here…

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…

Ever wondered what goes into crafting a bike frame by hand? At the beginner-friendly framebuilding course at Big Forest Frameworks in Berlin, Josh Meissner built a custom 29+ ATB from scratch and documented the process from start to finish. Find his detailed report and photos from the workshop here…

Fan-favorite YouTuber Chris Wilson of PNW Bikepacking recently set out to bikepack the full Arizona Trail 800 course, and he shares his impressions from nearly three weeks on the iconic trail in this 53-minute video. Watch it and find photos from his ride here…

Earlier this winter, Emily Bei Cheng teamed up with Trail Mixed Collective to host a first-time bikepacking overnighter for a group of women of color. Six riders showed up, and the new friends pedaled into the Marin Headlands for a weekend of bonding and learning by doing. Read about the unshakeable power of the overnighter and find a dynamic photo gallery here…

“Chasing” is an 80-minute video that follows professional road cyclist Marie-Soleil Blais as she dives head-first into the world of ultra-distance riding by racing the 2023 Tour Divide as a rookie bikepacker. Watch it here…

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…

A little past prime riding season and with next to no planning, friends Jake Bleggi and Burke Collings took on the 300-mile VTXL bikepacking route, following their sense of adventure and trusting the trail to provide a unique New England experience. Read Jake’s story of their haphazard but ultimately rewarding journey here…