🚴♂️ Introducing the Birdeye 500 🚴♀️ No frills. No support. Just you, your bike, and 500 miles of gravel. This November, riders will take on the inaugural Birdeye 500 — a self-supported odyssey along the entire length of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail… twice. 📍 Start/Finish: Birdeye, AR 🗓 Touring start: Nov 4, 2 PM…
⚔️🦅 2025 Registration & Event Dates Assuming we still have public land and a monument in November, here’s our plan. Registration will open on August 1st. Y’all will have three route options to choose from then be allowed to add the toppings and flavors you like from there. Option 1: Standard Loopin’ on the 2.0…
This is an intermediate-level Bikepacking trip to a private property, east of Austin. The round-trip mileage is 50 miles, and we can welcome 20 people to join! More details to come about the trips, but feel free to dm Dogspeed Cycles on Instagram or email Emily!
One night overnight bikepacking trip. This route is a nearly flat, gravel trail. Distance to campsite is 5-9 miles out, depending on site availability. Primitive campsite (no bathroom), but supply stop for food and drinks at about 6.5 miles from the trailhead (1-2 miles from the campsite). On Day 1, the group will meet…
A bikepacking overnight on the micro-playas above Black Rock Point. This is a favorite trip from the Rides with Friends series. The route, depending on any variations the group may choose, is about 60 miles with about 500' of climbing over two days. We cross the Black Rock Desert Playa to Double Hot Springs, an…
***If you would like to join this ride but it is cost-prohibitive to do so or if you need to borrow gear to make it happen, please contact the folks at Campfire Cycling. From the folks at Campfire Cycling: We’re trying a new to us route this time around. We’re gonna do an out-and-back on…
This October, Backyard Bikepacking DFW is hosting a overnighter bikepacking trip from Erwin Park to the Eisenhower State Park. This is an intermediate level trip that may not be ideal for those without prior bikepacking experience. The route features paved, gravel, and dirt roads, so we highly recommend that you bring a bike capable of handling a variety of…
This is an advanced-level trip to Lockhart State Park. The round-trip mileage is 80 miles, and we can welcome 14 people to join us! More details to come about the trips, but feel free to dm Dogspeed Cycles on Instagram or email Emily!
Building on the success of our campout last year, this year's campout will be based at Trailhouse in Poultney, and have options for both beginner and intermediate riders, and a chance to ride or drive to the campout!
Join Karlos Bernart, the Singletrack Samurai, for a talk on the mystical world of bikepacking. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to the idea, this presentation is for you. Karlos will discuss how bikepacking differs from bicycle touring, offering a practical guide to gear, route selection, and Florida's unique bikepacking history. You'll also hear…
The West Texas Showdown isn’t just a race — it’s a battle against the desert itself. Big Bend delivers jagged singletrack, endless horizons, and conditions as raw as they come. Wild, unpredictable, and unforgiving — this is where legends are made. The third stage of the Texas Showdown Series and the crown jewel of the Texas…
Exciting news, everyone! The Southern Sierra Fat Tire Tour has a new date: MARK YOUR CALENDARS for November 21st, 2025! With plenty of time to gear up, our team is ready to make this an unforgettable ride. While November weather in the Southern Sierras can be a bit unpredictable, we’d rather take a chance on…