Stories from the saddle
Ride reports, gear deep-dives, and route guides from bikepackers who've been there. Filter by where you want to go, how hard you want to push, and what you're riding with.
8 stories
Tour Divide 2024 — Solo Across the Rockies
A 2,700 km solo bikepacking journey down the spine of the Rocky Mountains. What I learned about suffering, solitude, and the kindness of strangers.
Apidura Saddle Pack — 10,000km Real-World Review
After three years and 10,000km across four continents, here's my honest verdict on the most popular saddle pack in bikepacking.
Crossing the Pyrenees — 900km Border to Border
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, the Pyrenees Traverse is one of Europe's most demanding and rewarding bikepacking routes.
Japan's Hidden Cycling Roads — A 3-Week Loop
Vending machines every 5km, zero crime, and roads so smooth they feel fake. Japan is the world's most underrated bikepacking destination.
Atlas Mountain Race 2025 — DNF and What I Learned
I didn't finish. Here's why that was the best thing that ever happened to my bikepacking career.
New Zealand South Island — 30 Days on Gravel
The South Island is a bikepacker's paradise: empty roads, dramatic landscapes, and Kiwi hospitality that'll make you want to stay forever.
Patagonia on a Budget — A First-Timer's Guide
You don't need a £5,000 bike or a support crew. Here's how I rode Patagonia on a shoestring with a second-hand steel tourer.
Silk Road Mountain Race — Kyrgyzstan in 10 Days
The highest, hardest, most beautiful race I've ever entered. A deep dive into what it takes to survive 1,700km of Central Asian wilderness.
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