The Radavist

For the second year in a row, Daniel Zaid and his wife Karla Robles signed up for the annual group depart of the Monumental Loop bikepacking route, known as the DangerBird, held in late October. For the unfamiliar, the Monumental Loop, a figure eight-shaped route composed of the North and South loops with its center in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has been in its 2.0 version for a while. But recently there’s been a new addition, the Monumental Loop 3.0, which this year would have its first DangerBird depart. How does the new iteration of this 365-mile desert bikepacking epic compare? Read on…

After finishing up his second big tour across the Andes, Ryan Wilson heads to the rugged terrain and clear blue waters of Crete.  Follow along as he gets a taste of the life and riding on Greece’s largest and most mountainous island.

Chris Burkard debates the age-old decision, is it selfish to make some time for yourself with his new film “Out Of Office”. On his latest unsupported FKT of The Westfjords Way Route, he set the route’s fastest known time. Check out the video and accompanying film photography below…

Kurt Refsnider reflects on a transformative bikepacking trip through the Alps, where he and Kait Boyle took advantage of the region’s abundant infrastructure, such as gondolas and mountain huts, to enhance the experience. By focusing on shorter hut-to-hut rides with lighter gear, tackling steep descents and high-elevation trails on full-sus bikes, they deepened their appreciation for the human-powered amenities that make this rugged region more accessible. If you’re curious about hutpacking, read on below!

After the pandemic sparked a greater curiosity about his own backyard, Tim Schaare-Weeks set out with a few friends to stitch together a bike touring route that would take them from the Sydney Opera House to the top of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia’s highest peak. With a dose of good-humored Australian sarcasm, they christened the ride ‘The Grondo’. Let’s crack on with the Grondo…

Jarrod Bunk was in attendance at a recent FKT attempt by two Angry Catfish team members, Nick Elliott and Josh Bauer on the Mega Mid South route in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Read on for a packed gallery with all the vibes, along with a fundraiser to get more riders out to the Mid South Gravel…

Finishing up his bike tour from Colombia to Santiago de Chile, Ryan Wilson rides through the arid countryside of Argentina’s San Juan Province in his latest installment from the Andes Mountains.  Read on for a glimpse into the local traditions and stunning scenery that this region has to offer…

Aday Palmero, one of the voices behind the podcast La Escapada Cultura Ciclista, chronicles a weeklong cycling journey from Madrid shared by several friends who seek to travel by bike and disconnect from the world and everyday life. Tomás Montes captures the Spanish countryside in a photoset that beautifully illustrates the trip.  

Micah Ling takes us along for the adventure through southern Arizona with Lael Wilcox and 60 women for the Komoot Women’s Arizona Rally. The 8-day loop included Mount Lemmon, Patagonia, Ruby Road, and endless highlights not on any map. Check out her recap, Ashley Gruber’s photos, and some testimonials below…

The Silk Road Mountain Race is regarded as one of the toughest bicycle races in the world. Hannah Simon had her inaugural run at the 2024 race this August and gained insight into what makes an ultra race challenging for her. Read on to hear her discoveries and see the gorgeous views of Kyrgyzstan captured by photographer Nils Laengner.

Ian Graber-Stiehl explores the current state of cycling in Northwest Arkansas, where Bikepacking Roots is working with the growing destination city of Fayetteville to establish six adventure routes that provide 750 miles of trails and pathways in the Ozarks. Does Oz live up to the marketing hype? Read on…

The Trust Performance Message linkage fork was an expensive, extravagant, and flawed attempt to change how we think about mountain bike design. The brand ceased operations in the early days of the pandemic, but Travis had high hopes for Trust. He also still has the Message fork he reviewed in 2019. A recent bikepacking trip inspired him to give it a second life with some new bolts, washers, and tiny, tiny bearings.