Inspiration & Blog

As featured in the 12th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, “Bikepacking to the Eclipse” is a new video from Cameron Muilenburg that documents his journey to witness this year’s total solar eclipse in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, via our Little Egypt River to River route. Find the 14-minute video and some behind-the-scenes perspective here…

After an exhausting year on the road, Evan Christenson returns home and, in search of some control, learns the ropes of sewing. He then takes an impromptu masterclass from Adam Nicholson, the maker behind San Util Design in Winter Park, Colorado. The two new friends ride together and build a beautiful one-of-a-kind bag out of scraps. Click through for Evan’s thoughts on the value of craft…

Markus Stitz’s latest video documents his 1,350-kilometer bikepacking trip from Matane to Gaspé, showcasing the beauty of Gaspésie and Bas-Saint-Laurent in Québec, Canada. Watch “Changing Direction” here…

While many bike shops operate as beacons of community, the anecdotal truth is that they’re not all created equal. From large-scale manufacturers expanding their fleets of in-person facilities to tired sales tactics and antiquated shop culture, today’s shops are transitioning. To better understand how one of the longest-running shops in the US keeps pace with the twisting and turning of the larger bike economy, Nic Morales visited Alder Threlkeld and Max Hitch of Rodriguez Bikes in Seattle…

Rob Dawson’s latest video, “Fronting Up,” follows the riders of this year’s Tour Te Waipounamu event in New Zealand, shedding a little light on what it takes to ride the length of the South Island. Watch the 90-minute video with photos here…

A decade after his diagnosis, Miles takes a poignant and unfiltered look at how Crohn’s disease has influenced and shaped his relationship with bikepacking and the people around him. Find stories and photos from over the years and learn why bikepacking has been his saving grace here…

Ever wondered how DT Swiss makes their spokes, adds graphics, or builds their wheels? Well, you’re in luck. Neil took a field trip to their North American facility last month, where he got the inside scoop on all that and more. Find the video tour and photo gallery here…

Dedicated to his late friend Nat Wilson, “Pot of Coffee” is Matt Westfall’s self-shot video from his time riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Jasper, Alberta, and Antelope Wells, New Mexico. Find a short reflection and photos from Matt and watch the nearly two-hour video he made here…

In her latest video, “Medicine Land,” Rebecca Rusch heads into Bears Ears National Monument with Steve “Doom” Fassbinder to bike, climb, and regenerate physically and mentally after an injury. Watch it here…

In this piece, Ana Zamorano Ruiz reflects on her recent bikepacking trip across Morocco and the unique connections she’s formed with other women despite cultural and language barriers. Find her story of building bonds in the spectacular Atlas Mountains and a vivid collection of photos from her ride here…

Earlier this year, Rodeo Labs founder Stephen Fitzgerald and friends rode the 200-mile UNBOUND Gravel race on Walmart beach cruiser bikes purchased shortly before the start of the event. “Cruisers” is a new 35-minute video that tells the story of their unforgettable day spent traversing the Flint Hills of Kansas on two wheels. Read a heartfelt introduction from Stephen and watch it here…

After years of watching the Nutmeg Nor’Easter from afar, the pull to join the festival of fun in the deep woods of southern Connecticut finally materialized in a trip for Nic Morales. Having some familiarity with all things Romance, Nic sought to dig deep into the leaf-covered paths of the annual event’s varied routes and rides and the people who curate it. Read on for a deep dive into the 2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter, the alt-cycling space’s most eclectic gathering…