17 February 2026 3 Comments
Don Morrisey and partner head off the beaten track to cycle tour around Poland. Soaking up the incredible history and culture of the country as well as enjoying the varying terrain of Polish bike trails.
02 February 2026 7 Comments
Jane Shearer and Chris Nelson spend three weeks touring around Hokkaido, Japan's largest northern island, enjoying varied landscapes, regular meals from the local conbinis (convenience stores), many km's of tunnels but sadly no bears.
20 January 2026
Damien Stones, Zack Stones and Morgs Calas make the most of a stunning winter weekend in the hills riding the Old Ghost Road.
25 November 2025 2 Comments
Mick Turnbull and Danielle O'Hara capture their modified version of the Alpine Pints and Pizza bikepacking route through Victoria High Country.
18 November 2025 3 Comments
Dave Mitchell gets an early taste of Reefton’s brand new Globe Hill Track. A rewarding mix of single track and regenerating bush, along with old and recent mining history.
11 November 2025 3 Comments
Dave and Ditte explore Valle Maira on the Italian-French border – a less-discovered mountainous playground with expansive alpine plateaus, art at every corner and military roads along every remote ridge-line.
04 November 2025 4 Comments
Jane Shearer and Chris Nelson recommend taking it slow to explore the centre-north of Mongolia by bike. People are friendly and unhurried – there’s nowhere to go in a rush across the steppe.
29 October 2025 3 Comments
Dave Mitchell and Ditte van der Meulen explore yet more trails in Northern Italy. This time around Varzo, guided by an out-of-date guide book and a local map.
21 October 2025 3 Comments
Pintxos (bar snacks) are a highlight of bikepacking the Basque Country, along with the great scenery, quiet roads and picturesque pueblos (villages). Jane Shearer & Chris Nelson cycled two loops in the Basque Country – the Vuelta de Vasco and the Iberica Norte – in search of mild spring weather within an easy ferry ride from England.
30 September 2025 1 Comment
Robin and Will ditched the NZ winter for 3 weeks roadtripping around BC, Canada – on the hunt for great trails, big landscapes, lakeside camping and small town hospitality. They scored a few days in and around the Chilcotin/Cariboo region, ticking off some bucket list goals and discovering some local gems along the way.
17 September 2025 5 Comments
Dave Mitchell & Ditte van der Meulen continue their exploration of the lesser known Italian mountain biking trails. This time slightly further south in the village of Malegno.
10 September 2025 5 Comments
The Kiwi Beervet – Tony Hutcheson’s under-the-radar non-event – blends two of his passions: beer and bikes. Skirting around the Canterbury hinterland, this year’s edition included the obligatory XL days, steep tracks, dubious conditions, and not always conveniently located public houses.
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