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 5 new individuals to join our Board in the summer of 2024. Read on…
BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant Applications Open Now!
Are you a community leader who is interested in taking a group of individuals on bike adventures? Do you wish you had bikepacking gear to lend in support of your…
Intro to Bikepacking Series in Washington State!
Join Bikepacking Roots’ Regional Steward Zoey Gray for a beginner-focused, progressive series of bikepacking events in beautiful central Washington state! See below for details of all three events, presented by…
Arizona National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
After a 14-year wait, the USDA Forest Service just released the Draft Comprehensive Plan for the Arizona National Scenic Trail! Why is this important? The Arizona Trail Mountain Bike Route…
Bikepacking Roots and Experience Fayetteville announce an exciting new partnership!
No matter what type of cycling you are into whether it be mountain biking, cyclocross, gravel, or bikepacking, chances are you have probably heard a lot about Northwest Arkansas in…
Big news for the BOLT Act and Outdoor Recreation!
This week, the House introduced the EXPLORE Act, a bipartisan package which aims to protect and expand outdoor recreation on America’s public lands and waters. This means that the Senate…
Fayetteville Bikepacking Route Network
Region: Virginia
Season: April – October
Miles: 143 | Elevation: 14,699’
Days Out: 2-4 | Tire Size: ≥ 38-48+ mm ”
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 3/10 Technical
The gravel roads of Grayson County, VA are a hidden gem mostly undiscovered by bikepackers, offering challenge and exploration in remote areas connecting high mountain farmland and forests around the state’s highest point, Mt. Rogers.
Kurt Refsnider completes thru-ride of the Continental Divide Trail
Last month, after 82 days on the trail, Bikepacking Roots’ Routes Director Kurt Refsnider completed his 3,300-mile ride down the spine of the United States on the Continental Divide Trail…
It’s about more than bikes, community in action in Las Cruces
Written by: Noelle Battle, Executive Director. Matt Mason has been a long-time Regional Advisor for Bikepacking Roots, and I have admired the magic he has seemingly created down in Las…
Bridging a Gap: The Story Behind our Newest Community Route
Written by: Noelle Battle, Executive Director. Photos by: Ben Carpenter Here at Bikepacking Roots, we love creating and discovering new bikepacking routes and sharing them with our growing community. However,…