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Action Alert: Stand up for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Photo credit: David Tucker Last week Representative Maloy and Senator Lee of Utah introduced a joint resolution under the Congressional…
Bikepackers against the Big Bend border wall
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed plans to fast-track a border wall through the West Texas region, including…
Register today for the Mon Forest Bikepacking Summit!
Join us at the Bikepacking Summit in the Monongahela National Forest May 29 – June 1, 2026 Marlinton, WV …
Now Live: Bikepacking Gear Library Resource Hub!
Planning a first bikepacking trip can seem daunting; finding the right bike, the right racks, bags, a tent, and all…
Gear Library Spotlight: Slow Spokes
This gear library spotlight is part of our ongoing work highlighting gear libraries across the country! Check out our Gear…
Gear Library Spotlight: Dark Sky Bikepacking celebrates four years!
This gear library spotlight is part of our ongoing work highlighting gear libraries across the country! Check out our Gear…
We Are Hiring!
We are seeking two new part-time staff members to support our work. If you’re passionate about route development or fundraising…
Apply to Be a Member of Bikepacking Roots Board
We are seeking new members to serve on our Board of Directors! We are currently seeking 4 new individuals to…
How Bikepacking Routes Can Impact Local Towns
Written by Danielle Parnes, Community Programs Manager If you’ve gone bikepacking before you’ve likely had the experience of being welcomed…
Limited Edition Bikepacking Roots x Rogue Panda
Check out these awesome new top tube bags & support Bikepacking Roots in style! We are so excited to announce…
BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant applications due December 15th!
Applications for the next round of BIPOC Bike Adventure Grants are now open – providing bikepacking gear, cash, and mentorship…
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Featured Events
Bikepacking Hygiene & Bike Fit Workshopwith Building Momentum in Nelson, Canada
Join us as we de-mystify period care, hygiene, saddle sores, and actually being comfortable on bikepacking trips!
21
April
2026
Kokanee Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine Clinic,
801 Front Street
Nelson, BC V1L 4B8 Canada
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The Log Drivers Waltz Spring Rally “OG” in Ottawa, Canada
The 2026 Log Driver’s Waltz Spring Rallies are coming! “SAVE THE DATE!” 🙂 #bikepackingforall Experience has shown that the LDW Spring Rallies attract a diverse group of riders for a…
Free
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April
2026
Ottawa, Ontario,
The Log Drivers Waltz Spring Rally “OG” in Ottawa, Canada
The 2026 Log Driver’s Waltz Spring Rallies are coming! “SAVE THE DATE!” 🙂 #bikepackingforall Experience has shown that the LDW Spring Rallies attract a diverse group of riders for a…
Free
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May
2026
Ottawa, Ontario,
2026 Micro-Tour 2 Ward Pound Ridge with 718 Outdoors in New York
2026 Micro-Tour 2 is a 2-day, 1-night self-supported bike camping trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation near Katonah, NY Itinerary: Mile 10: Top of “corkscrew” on Hudson River Greenway. More…
$65
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May
2026
Mountain Lakes, New York,
What Lies West Bikepacking with Out Our Front Door
What’s west of Oak Park you ask? Come join us on an adventure through the western suburbs of Chicago. It’s not just cookie-cutter homes off of main street or miles of corn and soy. We’ll be riding through towns with some of the greatest histories in the region.
$105
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May
2026
Chicago,
United States
+ Google MapThe Log Drivers Waltz Spring Rally “ADV” in Ottawa, Canada
The 2026 Log Driver’s Waltz Spring Rallies are coming! “SAVE THE DATE!” 🙂 #bikepackingforall Experience has shown that the LDW Spring Rallies attract a diverse group of riders for a…
Free
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May
2026
Ottawa, Ontario,
Pinyon & Pines Grand Depart in Flagstaff, Arizona
The 2026 edition of Pinyons and Pines starts at 6 AM on Thursday, May 14, at Flagstaff Bicycle Revolution. Pinyons and Pines is an underground self-supported bikepacking ride that starts and…
Free
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May
2026
Flagstaff Bicycle Revolution,
3 South Mikes Pike
Flagstaff, AZ 86001 United States
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The Good Land Bikepacking with Out Our Front Door
Ride Specifics Mileage: Day 1: 80 mile ride | Day 2: 20 mile ride to Milwaukee, 10 miles-ish in Milwaukee, and 20 miles back to camp in Racine, WI |…
$125
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May
2026
Chicago,
United States
+ Google Map2026 TransVirginia Grand Depart
The TransVirginia Bike Route is a 565-mile mostly unpaved backcountry cycling route that traverses the state of Virginia from Washington, DC, to Damascus, VA. The Grand Depart is a set…
Free
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May
2026
Washington, D.C.,
2026 Tour 1 GAP/C&O with 718 Outdoors out of Pittsburgh
The 2026 GAP/C&O (Great Allegheny Passage / Chesapeake and Ohio Canal) Tour is a 342-mile, 6-day day/5 5-night self-supported bike camping trip from Pittsburgh to Washington, DC. The GAP/C&O Trail…
$460
Find out more18
May
2026
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
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