BIKEPACKING STORIES, NEWS & OPINION

Here we share reflections from the road and beyond the trail, interviews with riders and the moments that make riding bikes more than the simple action of rolling on two wheels.

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The Moor The Forest and The Sea

In the North East of England, between vast swathes of exposed moorland and the storm-battered cliffs of the North Sea. In the thick of one of the wettest winters of recent years, Chris rides the brand new YC adventure route, from Scarborough to Whitby and back again.

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Bikepacking The Zillertal Trail: The Throat of the Dog

The Zillertal Alps are characterised by its deep gorges, icy rivers, glaciated peaks. Following the creation of a brand new bikepacking route, I headed out for three days of gravel tracks, fast, technical descents and plenty of hike-a-bike on the Zillertal Trail along with the route’s designers.

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What’s Up with Our Rivers? Riding to Find Out

The Cheviot Hills are home to the Coquet and the Breamish rivers, two of England’s cleanest waterways, but like every other river in the UK, their health is at risk. We use our bikes to find out more.

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The Old Road: Bikepacking The Old Chalk Way

From English Channel to North Sea lies the remains of Britain’s oldest road. We pieced together the most rideable sections to create The Old Chalk Way, our long-distance bikepacking route across Southern England.

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