Bikepacking
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Meet the men cycling Land’s End to John o’ Groats… while towing wheelie binsJamie Hargreaves and Alfie Cookson are in the midst of a totally trashy LeJog adventure: collecting rubbish on the roll and dragging their bins to the top of Britain's highest peaks
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'Riding to the start line is not a sacrifice, it's a gift' – One man's quest to cycle between America's 9 big gravel racesThe Spirit of Gravel tells the story of a full season without leaving ruinous tracks on the planet
By Pat Kinsella Published
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'I would encourage everybody to cycle to their local cathedral and just go and listen': meet the man on a mission to save choral music by bikeThe CEO of the Cathedral Music Trust is visiting 100 choirs across England and Wales over 50 days of cycling
By Meg Elliot Published
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Best pannier racks and pannier bags for bikes 2026: expert-tested for commuting, bikepacking and touringBike panniers are a great option for carrying luggage if you're going on a tour or commuting by bike, and our experts have selected their 12 top-rated, 6 bags and 6 racks
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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'It really feels like you're living outside of the system' – meet the British woman riding home from ThailandHulm's journey may have only just started, but she thinks we should all try bike packing
By Meg Elliot Published
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'I rode my first century': one rider's first foray into distance on the latest Going Long podcast nowFrom 0-100 miles in less than a year. How our 58-year-old photographer got bitten by the cycling bug
By Stephen Shrubsall Published
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Know a great local cycling route? Why not get it – and yourself – into the Fastest Known Times record books, as long as you obey the rulesThe newly developed Fastest Known Times website is looking for new routes and has now published a set of rules too
By James Shrubsall Published
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‘You don’t need all the fancy stuff’ – how to cycle the length of Britain on £2.98 a dayTristan Ridley shares how he cycled from Brighton to Edinburgh for £74.47
By Meg Elliot Published
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New UK bikepacking route is the 'perfect introduction' to adventure cycling, designers sayCycling UK launches Royal Chilterns Way route and new Adventure Series
By James Shrubsall Published
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'Suicide is the biggest global killer of men. That's why I'm doing this' - meet the cyclist riding Britain's coastline to get men on their bikes and talkingChris Hall is riding around Great Britain unsupported to raise money for Movember
By Meg Elliot Published
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Training is for losers: How to prepare for your first gravel overnighterIf you're tempted by the thought of getting away for a few days but don't know what to take, fear not, it's a lot more simple than you think.
By Sam Jones Published
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PhD student sets Guinness World Record for 'Most U.S. States Biked to in 24 Hours'Sam Westby, a fourth-year PhD student at Northeastern University, rode to eight U.S. states in 24 hours - smashing the previous Guinness World Record of six U.S. states in 24 hours.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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New bikepacking route network opens in ArkansasThe city of Fayetteville, Arkansas in partnership with nonprofit Bikepacking Roots opens five new bikepacking routes, all beginning in Fayetteville, that range from 60-190 miles.
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Coming soon, Hard Miles is a true story film blending Breaking Away's spirit with a modern twistThe film stars Oppenheimer’s Matthew Modine and Lord of the Ring's Sean Astin
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Pedal into the Eclipse: 12 bikepacking routes to witness the last solar eclipse in 20 yearsFollowing a 115-mile-wide path, the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse will last just under four-and-a-half minutes and can be viewed from multiple U.S. midwest and east coast bike routes
By Kristin Jenny Published
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Silca launches BOA-equipped fast-packing bags - we put them to the test in 150 miles of sleet, hail and snowSilca launches BOA-equipped flashpacking bags - we put them to the test in 150 miles of sleet, hail and snow
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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'The correct amount of baked goods to eat is as many as you can': Cyclist sets 50,000m 'Five Peaks' challengeDr Donald Evans wants to turn his Alpine bikepacking adventure into inspiration
By Tom Davidson Published
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No money, no food, relying on strangers - cyclist's hidden camera footage lifts the lid on the best and worst of humanityNow streaming: Daniel Troia’s cross-country ride from New York City to San Francisco
By Kristin Jenny Published
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The grim reality of bike packing — why this trend isn't for meBikepacking can take a hike, says this one-time, and one time only, bikepacker.
By Patrick Bulger Published
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Rapha Yomp Rally: these 38 hours in the saddle changed my perspective on biking foreverI raced bikes for 10 years but the Rapha Yomp Rally was the toughest, most memorable five days I’ve spent in the saddle yet.
By Anne-Marije Rook Last updated
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Inspired by bikepacking events overseas, Rapha introduces the Rapha Yomp RallyRapha today announced the launch of the inaugural Rapha Yomp Rally, a five-day 375-mile adventure across some of the most stunning mixed-terrain roads California has to offer.
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Gravel’s most successful event creators collaborate on a new adventure: The Great Plains Gravel Route3800 miles, six states and 2-3 weeks to complete: Here’s what we know so far
By Charles Miller Published
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Up for a backyard adventure? Adventure Cycling rolls out a series of short routes that you can tackle in a long weekendAdventure Cycling rolls out a series of short routes that you can tackle in a long weekend
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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Into the wild: What to know and pack when venturing into remote locationsFrom water filters to bear spray, here’s how to be prepared
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
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From going to the toilet to wild camping - New video gives advice for beginners getting into bikepacking'One of the horror stories of the past year has been people going to the most beautiful locations and leaving it in a complete tip'
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
