Inspiration & Blog

Troy Hopwood and Justin Short recently tackled the 280-mile Fool’s Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, and they put together a comprehensive video showing what riders can expect. Watch the 16-minute video here…

As a follow-up to the story we published last year, Flint Zeigler’s latest video captures his 2022 Great Divide Mountain Bike Route ride with his 13-year-old daughter Scarlet. Relive their inspiring journey in the 11-minute video here…

Just released, “Same Same But Different” shares the story behind Cynthia Carson’s win at the 2023 Badlands event in Spain and examines the personal side of her victories and life as an ultra-endurance cyclist. Watch the full 36-minute film here…

Based on England’s South Coast, Darron Sven is a frame builder who’s been blending timeless designs and modern touches to create rolling works of art for more than 15 years. We sent photographer Tom Powell to spend a couple of days with Darron, and he put together a charming video portrait of Sven Cycles and an inside look at the bespoke builder’s work and guiding philosophy. Find it here…

Riders, skiers, and runners who lined up for the 2024 Fat Pursuit in Idaho earlier this month faced brutal temperatures and several feet of fresh snow. Photographer Eddie Clark was on the ground, and he shares an up-close and personal look at the memorable 11th edition of the race. Find his report here…

Seeking a winter escape and an exciting new challenge, Henna Palosaari figured out how to haul her surfboard by bike and headed to Spain’s Canary Islands for two weeks of pedaling around in search of waves. Find Henna’s story of first-time surfpacking, insights on how she made it all work, and a dreamy gallery of photos here…

The latest video from Shimano and Anthill Films takes viewers to the Selkirk Mountains to meet former professional road cyclist and time trial champion Svein Tuft, who shares his story of transitioning from a life on the pro racing circuit to slower adventures in the mountains of British Columbia. Watch it here…

“The Balkans” is a 30-minute video from More Stories Tomorrow that follows three friends on a bikepacking journey across enchanting Albania and Montenegro. Watch it and find a handful of photos and some written insights here…

Like a good hike-a-bike, Jacob Martin’s latest piece is short and punchy. In it, he shares a little about his love-hate relationship with pushing and pulling his bike along the trail and reminds us why all the effort is often worthwhile. Find Jacob’s tribute to the hike-a-bike and a lovely gallery of 35mm film photos from steep tracks around Europe here…

Envisioned by Dan Hanebrink and released in 1991, the Hanebrink Extreme Terrain might be the most radical bike ever to land on Earth. In this piece, Josh Hicks shines some light on one of the rarest pieces in his collection and examines it through a modern lens. Discover the fascinating history of the first production fat bike here…

Genosack is a vibrant community of ATBers in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. In this inside look by photographer Trevor Nelson and friends, we tag along for a handful of laid-back group rides that celebrate the simple joy of pedaling and take a closer look at an eclectic mix of beautiful bikes. See it all here…

In November, Rhys Jones and his best friend took on the 1,000-kilometer Hunt 1000 bikepacking event in Australia. The ride challenged Rhys in more ways than he thought possible, but the positive and memorable encounters with folks along the way more than made up for the difficulty. Find his reflection and photos from the 2023 Hunt 1000 here…