Words and Photos by Lorenz Eimansberger I came to Australia in February 2026 to visit my brother, whom I hadn't seen in six years. But since I had some extra time on my hands, I decided, why not cycle to meet him? The Hunt 1000 is one of Australia's most famous bikepacking routes, running from Melbourne to Canberra along the Great Dividing Range. The official event [...]
Photographs by Zach Emerson We’d been there less than five minutes when the first turkeys came walking past. They paid no mind to us, seemingly fully engrossed in their search for seeds and bugs. Scanning the open, grassy hilltop that was soon to be filled with bikepackers and their tents, I spotted the rest of the flock, slowly working their way up the slope from the trees below. We [...]
Words by Erich Weidenkeller Photos by Zach Emerson and Erich Weidenkeller I first picked up a fly rod about ten years ago. As a lifelong cyclist, I soon discovered that fly fishing brought me many of the same joys as cycling: adventure, exploration, immersion in the outdoors. It wasn't until quite a few years later however that I combined the two pursuits into a single activity: bikefishing. [...]
Surviving an 800km Bikepacking Race Through The Middle of Mexico “More Than Just A Race” is a short documentary detailing Paola Berber’s challenging experience racing the 2025 edition of Le Tour de Frankie, an 800km race from Mexico City to Puerto Escondido. Paolo Berber, known as "Poli", is a member of our Experimental Bikepacking Team. At Le Tour De Frankie she [...]
Dress for success on your first bikepacking trip Getting out bikepacking is about embracing adventure and being prepared for the unpredictable. From shifting weather to varying terrain, your clothing plays a crucial role in that preparation, keeping you comfortable and protected. Since space on your bike is limited, you can’t afford to bring bulky layers or extra items that don’t pull their weight. Choosing the right apparel means [...]
The Hellenic Mountain Race is an unsupported, multi-day bikepacking race through the mountains of Greece. It is one of three events that make up the Mountain Race Series, considered the preeminent bikepacking race series in the world. Earlier this year Old Man Mountain rider Jake Dugdale decided to take on the Hellenic as his first ultra-endurance bikepacking race. An experienced cyclist who had pedaled all over the [...]
We kept saying to ourselves, “why haven’t we done this before?” as we skinned up the mountain for our third lap skiing down. We’ve lived here in Central Oregon for 28 years but we’ve never put together the classic bike to ski combo. A couple weekends ago we made our first and very successful strike mission to ride up Highway 242, known as the McKenzie Pass highway, and find some [...]
In preparation for your first bikepacking trip you might have a few delicate questions to ask; How do you maintain personal hygiene on a bike trip? How do you go to the bathroom in the woods? If you travel to campgrounds you have the convenience of an outhouse and possibly even running water, but bikepacking often takes you out into the backcountry away from all of that. There are a few essential techniques [...]
How Bag Placement and Weight Distribution Can Make or Break Your Bikepacking Trip. Managing the Weight Bike touring has been around since the conception of the bicycle, and what naturally follows is an evolution of the sport. Touring, bikepacking, and shredpacking ultimately share a common trait, and that's getting people in touch with nature, pushing their limits, and unlocks the world to explore in a totally unique way. Now doing so [...]
A good set of bike lights is essential. Not only do they help you see the path ahead, but they also make you visible to motorists, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Proper lighting on the bike is as much about being able to see as being seen. In low-light conditions or bad weather, like night riding, but also during foggy or rainy days when visibility is reduced, they’re particularly vital. We’d like to illuminate [...]
