Follow the Adventure: Great Plains Gravel Route
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The Mon Forest Gravel & Bikepacking Route Network is Here!
Mon Forest Towns Launches the Largest Curated Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network in the Eastern United States. The Mon Forest…
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…
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Featured Events
Pinyons and 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
Find out more14
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
Find out more15
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
Find out more16
May
2026
Washington, D.C.,
2026 Trans Virginia 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
Find out more16
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,
3-day C&O Canal and MOCO Bikepacking Camping Adventure with Claire Pomykala
Come join us for a thrilling weekend bikepacking adventure along the scenic C&O Canal and Montgomery County outdoors and single track! This event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to…
$95
Find out more19
May
2026
Georgetown Waterfront Park, Washington, D.C.,
Ride Your Damn Bike (RYDB) Fest with Ozark Gravel Cyclists, Bikes or Death and Bikepacking Roots
The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival is back — and once again we’re inviting you to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want. Patrick Farnsworth of Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner-friendly, lightly supported, no-drop community overnighter as part of a weekend full of riding, learning, and good times.
$65
Find out more22
May
2026
Fayetteville,
Fayetteville,
72701
United States
+ Google MapGrand Depart of the Great Northern Bikepacking Route
This is the second annual Grand Depart for the Great Northern Bikepacking Route. Ride across the mountains of British Columbia, pedal all the way to the nation's capital, Ottawa, or go the whole way to the breezy shores of Newfoundland.
23
May
2026
Victoria,
Victoria,
Canada
+ Google MapBikepacking Roots’ Mon Forest Bikepacking Summit
We are so excited to announce that our 2026 East Coast Summit will be held in Marlinton, WV in partnership with Mon Forest Towns. This summit coincides with the launch…
29
May
2026
Marlinton, WV,
2026 Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit
The Canadian Shield Bikepacking Summit is an opportunity for bikepackers to gather with like-minded people and share in their passion for adventure, riding bikes and spending time in the wilderness. This weekend event will include group rides, bikepacking related presentations, a chance to make new friends and door prizes.
$89
Find out more29
May
2026
Centre Vorlage, Wakefield, Quebec,
Wakefield,
Quebec
Canada
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