In this installment of Rider's Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here...
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In our latest edition of Rider's Lens, Logan brings us on an unexpected journey to a relatively mundane spot in the road that he's revisited dozens of times throughout the last few years. Learn about a photo that he's taken over and over and how that led him to reflect on mindfulness, long-term photography projects, and an independent film from 1995 here...
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In our latest edition of Rider's Lens, we share a charming and colorful collection of illustrations from Colombian artist Camilo Parra, also known as Washedog. Read about Camilo's passion for working by hand, find his perspective on the parallels between bikepacking and drawing, and explore the pages of his sketchbooks here...
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In today's installment of Rider's Lens, we share a selection of work from Berlin-based photographer and regular contributor Stefan Haehnel. He presents a lively mix of previously unpublished and personal work from his travels close to home and around the globe. Meet Stefan, read his story of finding photography, and explore a collection of his analog and digital images here...
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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...
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Today's edition of Rider's Lens comes from Seattle-based photographer Kae-Lin Wang, who presents a vivid selection of images captured on 35mm film. She also shares her story of finding community and creating change through bikes. Learn more about Kae-Lin and explore her work here...
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In our latest installment of Rider's Lens, we meet Polish photographer Wojtek Buczek, who shares a colorful array of images from Morocco and Poland and some thoughts on how the relaxed pace of riding and walking have helped him make more meaningful connections with his subjects and his craft. Find a gallery of Wojtek's work here...
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In today's edition of Rider's Lens, we share a kaleidoscopic mix of illustrations by Patrick Astilla from the Philippines. Flip through his sketchbooks, browse a selection of his mixed-media creations, and read his thoughts on how riding and sketching can remind us to slow down and soak in the present moment here...
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In this installment of Rider's Lens, we get to know the work of designer Cory Campbell of Madison, Wisconsin, who shares a vibrant mix of his watercolor illustrations and digital creations. Get to know Cory and browse a wide-ranging selection of his work here...
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"Finn Skogen Films" is a beautifully shot series by photographer and cinematographer Chris Paterson. Each episode documents a bikepacking trip, ski outing, or other backcountry adventure and packs a ton of visual goodness into an ultra-short morsel. We caught up with Chris to talk about this series and his career shooting award-winning films for Warren Miller and Christopher Nolan in our latest Rider's Lens…
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Our latest installment of Rider's Lens showcases the work of Scotland-born, Australia-living artist Sarah Pendergrass, who shares a sweeping mix of annotated bike and camping gear drawings from her "All the Gear Illustrated" project. Get to know Sarah and see a selection of her work here...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we meet young illustrator Kan Kobayashi from Tokyo, Japan, who shares a selection of his distinctive bicycle-themed illustrations. Get to know Kan and the story of how bicycles became the central theme of his art and how he found an online community during the height of the pandemic here...
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Our first Rider's Lens of 2023 comes from Salt Lake City, Utah-based artist Matt Crane, who shares a sundry mix of colorful and quirky illustrations. Find the story of how he first started making art, an assortment of his hand-drawn and digital work, excerpts from his zines, and much more here...
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In our latest edition of Rider's Lens, we explore the work of Berlin-based illustrator and cargo courier Ralph Berwanger, who shares a selection of his analog and digital creations, the story of how bicycles first found their way into his life, and some thoughts on how pedaling helps make space for creativity. See it all here...
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In this Rider's Lens, we get to know French illustrator Timothé Girard, who shares a mix of his incredibly detailed hand-drawn bicycles and vibrant watercolors made during a two-month bicycle tour around his home country. Learn more about Timothé and his work here...
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In this installment of Rider's Lens, we introduce the work of Will Keating, a passionate film photographer and the general manager of Rivendell Bicycle Works in San Francisco. He shares some inspiring words, a little of his riding philosophy, and a beautiful selection of grainy black and white images shot on film. Find it all here...
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In today's installment of Rider's Lens, we share the captivating work of Slovenian artist and bike shop owner Marko Šajn of Loose Cycles. Find a selection of Marko's signature figures, read his story of finding art through skateboarding and BMX, and get to know more about what cycling and creative expression mean to him here...
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After reviewing hundreds of applications from bikepackers around the world, we're thrilled to finally announce the five winners of our inaugural Rider's Lens Grant program, through which we're giving away Fujifilm cameras, travel stipends, and photographic storytelling mentorships. Find a brief introduction to our winners here...
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In this Rider's Lens, we get to know Danish illustrator Pil Anna Tesdorpf, better known as PILAT, who shares a colorful selection of her work depicting bikes in the city, some thoughts on why posters are her favorite medium, the story of how her mom picked up bicycle touring at age 60, and more. Find it all here...
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In today's edition of Rider's Lens, we meet Japanese artist Watakashi Hayaka, who shares a selection of his playful illustrations of bicycles being used in everyday life in Japan. Get to know Watakashi, find out what inspired him to pick up a pen and watercolors, and learn where the journey has taken him in the two years since he started here...
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In this installment of Rider's Lens, we chat with photographer James Joiner about his sideways journey to shooting photos full-time, his inspirations, the best advice he's ever received, and lots more. Find our interview with James and an eclectic gallery of his lively images here...
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We're excited to introduce the new Rider's Lens Grant! We're giving away a FujiFilm X-T4, four Fuji X100Vs, a complete Tanglefoot Hardtack bicycle, photographic storytelling mentorship workshops, and cash to aspiring photographers who are passionate about documenting their bike travels and adventures. Find all the details here...
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In this Rider’s Lens, we catch up with our spoon-carving, ukelele-playing friend Pepper Cook in Alaska, who shares her relatively newfound love of creating watercolors while bikepacking. Find a gallery of Pepper’s watercolor paintings, her thoughts on how being creative while riding adds to the experience, tips on getting started, and more here…
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In our latest installment of Rider's Lens, we introduce Japanese artist Tetsuro Ohno and his "Uncle Rinne" character, through which he hopes to share the many facets of cycling culture with an audience around the world. Find Tetsuro's story of discovering a passion for riding and a gallery of his distinctive illustrations here...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we meet Spanish artist Nuri Galbe, who shares a collection of pages from her mixed-media sketchbooks and some encouraging words on how to get started combining drawing and bikepacking to add a new layer to your rides. See more here...
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In our latest installment of Rider's Lens, we discover the colorful work of 24-year-old artist Isabel Del Real, who's currently documenting a bikepacking trip between France and Iran with pencils and watercolors. Learn more about Isabel, her inspiration, and her beautifully detailed travel journals here...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, Evan Christenson shares the story of how picking up a camera and diving fully into photography led him to his first big assignment: riding and documenting a new bikepacking route in Armenia. Find more about Evan's photographic journey and a gallery of images here...
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In our latest edition of Rider's Lens, we introduce Taiwanese-Austrian visual artist Tina Graf, who shares a vibrant selection of work that's inspired by her experiences in nature. Find our interview with Tina and an exploration of her mixed media artwork here...
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In this Rider's Lens, we check out the work of French graphic designer Denis Carrier, better known on Instagram as L’ermitage, who shares a varied selection of his collaborations with people and brands from around the world of bikes. Take a look here...
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In our latest installment of Rider’s Lens, we take a look at the work of Jeremie Lamart, who also goes by the handle Injuring Eternity. Once an urban street artist, Jeremie is now a prolific illustrator of all things outdoors, including bikerafting, climbing, and bikepacking. Learn more about him and his work here...
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Our latest Rider's Lens features the work of Navajo photographer and designer Danny Upshaw, who shares some of his ongoing documentation of the interesting people and places around his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more about Danny and find a selection of his creative and colorful images here...
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Our newest edition of Rider's Lens showcases the work of adventure photographer Leslie Kehmeier, who shares a selection of images and the story of how receiving a camera in elementary school kicked off a 30-year passion for taking photos that eventually turned into a career. See more here...
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In our latest edition of Rider's Lens, we examine the work of Berlin-based photographer Fabian Tegeler, who shares an eclectic mix of images from around the city and his two-wheeled travels abroad, plus some thoughts on getting the most out of whatever equipment you have. See more here...
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In our latest Rider's Lens, we check out the work of Brooklyn-based photographer Conan Thai, who shares some thoughts on the confluence of cycling and photography, insights on choosing a photo career, a bit about how riding is helping him through the pandemic, and more. Find it all here...
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In this Rider's Lens, we look at the work of UK-based photographer Michael Drummond, who shares a selection of images and the story of how cycling with a camera has shaped his life, starting with his BMX days and continuing on to participating in events such as the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. See more here...
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While many of us are ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror, we also recognize these last days as an opportunity to look back at the moments that made it unique, powerful, and memorable. As part of this process, we gathered 20 of our favorite and most inspiring photos we published this year. See them here...
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We recently stumbled upon the whimsical illustrations of Jinny Chen and reached out to learn more. Find a collection of these unique animal-bikepacking drawings alongside an interview with Jinny about her illustrations and the technique behind them here...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we catch up with Minneapolis-based documentary photographer Ben Hovland, who shares a collection of his recent images and some thoughts on the parallels between cycling and photography. Learn more about Ben and his work here...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we take a look at the illustrations of Indonesian artist UyokSuryo, who started drawing bicycles and their riders while locked down with his kids during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about UyokSuryo and his art here...
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In this Rider's Lens, we get a glimpse into the daily life of Slim Wonder, one of the more enigmatic personalities in our corner of the cycling world, and someone with a flair for documenting the mundane. Find a gallery of Slim's images here, plus his thoughts on finding common ground through bikes and photography...
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In our latest edition of Rider's Lens, Joshua Meissner shares his view of his hometown of Berlin and the surrounding state of Brandenburg, along with some thoughts about the rewards of finding creative flow and his motivations for picking up a camera. See it all here...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we talk with Vermont-based artist and media studies teacher Julia Vallera about illustrating and animating her recent experiences on the Baja Divide. We also share a collection of her one-a-day disposable camera photos taken during the ride and later sketched over to create an intriguing blend of reality and fantasy...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we look at the work of Mexican photographer Antonio Gallardo, who shares a vibrant selection of images from a yearlong ride through Iran, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan. Learn more about Antonio and his work here...
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In this Rider's Lens, we're showcasing the work of Yorkshire-based photographer Matty Waudby, who shares his motivations for capturing the idiosyncrasies of everyday life and documenting his bicycle travels around the world. Find a selection of his work here...
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In our latest Rider's Lens, we look at the work of photographer George Marshall, who shares a selection of film photos and his story of transitioning from shooting for BMX magazines to documenting unsupported bikepacking trips in places like South Africa and the Andes...
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In our latest Rider's Lens, meet illustrator Dean Liebau. Dean's discovery of bikepacking helped him incorporate his love of outdoor exploration, positivity, and human connection into his illustrations...
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Gosia Black found a creative way to fund a mother-daughter bikepacking trip across Scotland–by painting the bikepacking rigs of women who inspire her. See a full gallery of Gosia's lovely illustrations along with her thoughts on the project...
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In today's Rider's Lens, we catch up with Texas-based photographer and professor Jerod Foster. He shares some thoughts on using photography to draw attention to places worth preserving, details about his Adventure Media course that gets students out bikepacking for credit, and more...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we're showcasing the clever and colorful illustrations of Chris McNally, whose work you might recognize from The Bikepacking Journal and around the web. Read on for some thoughts on how illustration has changed his perspective on cycling, along with a diverse selection of his watercolors...
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In this Rider's Lens, we talk to Franzi Wernsing (aka Tales on Tyres) about the connection between traveling by bicycle and photography, her secret passion for portraits, breaking out of the Instagram comfort zone, and a life beyond asparagus peelers...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we tag along with British photographer Jack Boffy on his ride from London to Hong Kong. He shares stories of camera failure, underbiking, and the highs and lows of a massive solo tour...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we chat with Mike Hayes and hear his unique perspective on travel photography. We learn about the meditative quality of street photography, why bike touring lends itself well to this style of reportage, and glean a few of Mike's tips for trying it out ourselves...
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In today's edition of Rider's Lens, we take a peek at Mara Menahan's beautifully detailed botanical illustrations. She recently returned from pedaling the length of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, where she methodically documented the regions rare flora with watercolors...
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In this edition of Rider's Lens, we catch up with French photographer Edouard Sepulchre, who we first met while bikepacking through Jordan's Wadi Rum Desert earlier this year. Read on to learn about Edouard's quest to seek out pieces of America in unexpected places and to assemble his own visual world from the people and places he encounters amid arid landscapes...
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We've met few people who are as passionate about discovering the wonders in their own backyard as Vince Asta, owner of Omaha's Ponderosa Cyclery + Tour. In today's edition of Rider's Lens, we take a look at the byways of Vince's home state of Nebraska through his eyes...
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Alex Hotchin's latest hand drawn map features an incredible assemblage of backcountry bikepacking routes, races, classic rides, and places to dream about...
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Joel Caldwell is an expedition photographer and writer based in New York City. He often uses outdoor adventure to tell conservation stories from around the globe. In this edition of Rider's Lens, he shares some of his favorite images from the field...
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Federico Cabrera sets out on bikepacking trips through remote areas in South America carrying a small portable photography studio. His mission? To capture portraits of people and families who don’t have such a photo. And, as his project is named, “Their Only Portrait” becomes a priceless possession for many of the people he meets along the way.
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The 2017 Japanese Odyssey kicks off this weekend. To commemorate, our latest Rider's Lens features Eigo Shimojo and his collection of 21 rider portraits from last years Japanese Odyssey. Enjoy...
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With little preparation, Gabriel Amadeus spent a month on the Baja Divide as part of the 100+ rider grand depart. Judging by this mesmerizing set of photos, he found far more than he expected along the way…
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An illustrator from Melbourne, Australia, Alex Hotchkin's beautiful and insightful storytelling maps have consistently blown us away in their breadth, color, detail and scope. She recently released a book, Borderless, inspired by a 17,000km overland bicycle journey from Europe to SE Asia. Stunningly intricate and deeply personal, we can think of no finer way to document - and interpret - the experience of seeing the world on two wheels.
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