THE PINCH FLAT JOURNAL:
ADVENTURE BY BIKE
From the ultra-racers to the dedicated detourists, we’re building a home for everyone around the simple joy of rolling on two wheels. PINCH FLAT is an independent resource designed to help more people adventure by bicycle and a growing network of creatives connected by bikes.
From our original routes and tales from the trail, to our independent gear guides and reviews informed by thousands of kilometres of testing, this is the home for adventure cycling in the UK.
LATEST BIKEPACKING STORIES
FEATURED BIKEPACKING ROUTES
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![Two hikers walking on a narrow trail through grassy and rocky terrain in a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.]()
The Badger Divide
A 320km traverse across some of the country's most impressive and diverse landscapes, stitched together to connect the Highland capital of Inverness with Glasgow.
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![Chris Hunt riding a bicycle on a dirt trail through green, hilly countryside with fences, trees, and expansive fields under a cloudy sky as part of The Old Chalk Way]()
The Old Chalk Way
A 575km bikepacking route from English Channel to North Sea following Britain’s oldest highway and some of the best gravel and mixed terrain riding in southern England.
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![Aerial view of a hillside trail next to a river or lake during cloudy weather. Sparse buildings and trees are visible along the coastline, with mountains in the background.]()
Scotland Coast-to-Coast
This 177km coast-to-coast bikepacking route cuts across the heart of Scotland, linking the North Sea to the Atlantic through forest tracks, historic towns, lochs, and mountain glens.
BIKEPACKING GEAR REVIEWS AND GUIDES
