Film
Admissions of an Amateur Bikepacker is a new film by Ben Johnson. Not far into his trip Ben realized his limited biking and backpacking skills might not have prepared him for a solo bikepacking adventure through the Peruvian Andes. Ben, from Johnson Studios, had the “brilliant” idea of bikepacking and
Cycling
Gravel racing is the most refreshing and exciting development in cycling in a long time. Combing fast-paced racing with adventure, dirt and drama has done a lot to break the sport out of the bro-dominated world of crit racing. It A few weeks ago, Ted King placed second at Land
Film
This is a great and wholesome watch. Dan Clark takes us along on Koby Clark’s journey over the Baja Divide. Koby tells the story of his ride and gives some highlights of the challenging 1700-mile route. Bikepacking as a family in a foreign country definitely looks like an adventure.
Film
The Cairngorms are Calling is a new short film by Chris McClean (@chrismcclean) and Ed Shoote (@dmbins) that follows a group of riders traveling through some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. As we ride the bikes slower and slower uphill we could be a million miles from civilisation. We
Film
Southeastern Colorado is beautiful, historic and sadly often overlooked country. Explore Las Animas is aiming to connect gravel riders to the area by sending them out over miles of quiet county roads and through stunning public lands. There are currently 7 rides on the calendar for 2019 and they each
Book
Want to suffer like Steinbeck? Five Australians dive deep into the heart of America. “The Bikes of Wrath” feature film showed publicly for the first time this past April at Five Point Adventure Film Festival in Carbondale, Colorado. The movie follows five Australians as they attempt to cycle 30 days
Film
BBUC’s new lineup gets some video treatment entitled “Off Season.” Quick and simple, plus it’s set to the tune of Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” The rolling countryside has been blanketed in snow for a while now, and though we are back from holidays to work on the
Film
This is a great 5-minute short on a 860-mile bikepacking trip across Cuba. You can read a full write up on the trip and see the full route here. I especially like how the film got it’s name “La Ruta Mala” which translates to “the bad way”: The name
Film
This is essentially my worst nightmare. Not a fan of tandems to begin with, shredding downhill on one… no thank you. A RIDING DUO LIKE NO OTHER 27.5” wheels, 63.5 degree head angle, 200 millimetres of travel – sounds like a downhill bike, right? Well, what about a 1940-millimetre
Film
Modify Content’s full films follows Nico Vink, Kurt Sorge, and Kyle Jameson on an epic ride up Momotombo, one of Nicaragua’s active volcanos. The film won an Emmy for Technical Achievement crediting the aerial filming of Matt Katsolis. The film looks great, the ride just looks insane.
Film
Here’s an awesome 20-minute video on one of the most epic bicycle race on the planet: BikingMAN Oman. 22 different nationalities raced 1,000 km (620 miles) self-supported through Oman, crossing deserts, climbing the Al Hajar mountains to reach Muscat, the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman. Inspiring
Film
Dixie is the largest national forest in Utah. Though nearly 170 miles across and filled with red canyons, alpine lakes and large aspen stands the park doesn’t get a lot of name recognition . This short film is the newest from the Your Forests Your Future initiative, a program from