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Find adventure, fund the future of bikepacking, and win a dream bike! The landscapes we love need us. Let’s ride…
By Matt Mason, Bikepacking Roots’ Board Member and Route Creator We laid our bikes on Forest Road 67, making no…
New BOLT Coalition Report Compiles Trails Eligible for Recognition by the BOLT Act The Biking on Long Distance Trails (BOLT)…
Bikepacking Roots has selected seven new grant recipients for the 2026 cycle of its BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant. In total,…
6 States ⋅ 3,500 Miles ⋅ 35 Days The Great Plains Gravel Route is a 3,500-mile bikepacking route connecting the landscapes,…
Mon Forest Towns Launches the Largest Curated Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network in the Eastern United States. The Mon Forest…
Photo credit: David Tucker Last week Representative Maloy and Senator Lee of Utah introduced a joint resolution under the Congressional…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed plans to fast-track a border wall through the West Texas region, including…
Join us at the Bikepacking Summit in the Monongahela National Forest May 29 – June 1, 2026 Marlinton, WV …
Planning a first bikepacking trip can seem daunting; finding the right bike, the right racks, bags, a tent, and all…
This gear library spotlight is part of our ongoing work highlighting gear libraries across the country! Check out our Gear…
This gear library spotlight is part of our ongoing work highlighting gear libraries across the country! Check out our Gear…
This is an intro to bikepacking, for beginners, if you have never bike packed before, this is for you!
This workshop will cover different packing setups, real-world tips and tricks, and a quick overview of choosing the right bike for your needs.
Curious about bikepacking but not quite ready to go all-in solo? This Women’s Intro to Bikepacking weekend is designed to help you build confidence, skills, and comfort with overnight riding—without the pressure of going it alone.
This is a grassroots campout taking place at the Island View Beach Regional Park campground on the Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island!
Join us on a bikepacking trip, July 11-12th, to New Glarus Woods, featuring gravel for 40% of the distance, along the Badger State Trail.
Join Lichen Bike Tours on our biggest cycling and camping adventure of the year
New for this year, Packraft Maine is partnering with Color the Valley and Bikepocing NYC to offer a 1 day BIPOC bikerafting workshop July 16th and a 2 night BIPOC bikerafting trip July 17th-19th. We will be sharing trip details and registration info soon.
Come join us for a thrilling, long weekend bikepacking adventure along the gravel C&O Canal, heading towards the scenic and remote Sky Meadows Campground, and finishing with the urban and paved W&OD Trail!
Learn how to find existing routes, build your own using the best map apps and trail resources, and think through the logistics that make or break a bikepacking trip — water availability, resupply options, camping restrictions, local bike shops along the route, traveling with your bike, and more.
2026 Micro-Tour 1 is a 2-day, 1-night self-supported bike camping trip to Croton Point Park in Croton, NY Itinerary: Mile 10: Top of “corkscrew” on Hudson River Greenway. More of…