Establishing Bikepacking Routes with Sarah Swallow Shelby Stanger|May 14, 2024 Sarah Swallow is a professional adventure cyclist who develops bike packing routes around the country. When she creates a route, she takes the history, geography, and the biodiversity of an area into account. Her routes are often hundreds of miles long and lead riders past historical sites, landmarks, and diverse landscapes. In 2019, Sarah took her route crafting to the next level when she created a cycling and conservation event called Ruta del Jefe.
Thru-Biking the East Coast Greenway: A Community-Centered Adventure Erica Zazo|April 5, 2024 What one solo bikepacker’s journey on the East Coast Greenway can teach us about community connection, accessible trails and the power of spontaneous adventure.
Bikepacking, the E-Bike Way Graham Averill|July 28, 2023 An REI Co-op Member explores the Southern Appalachians on a multiday e-bikepacking adventure.
Kevin Frias: Limitless Sides to Outside Kevin Frias|May 24, 2021 There are so many ways to enjoy time outside. This is one of many unique stories we’re sharing as part of our effort to highlight the L...
Jon Yazzie: Limitless Sides to Outside Jon Yazzie|May 24, 2021 There are so many ways to enjoy time outside. This is one of many unique stories we’re sharing as part of our effort to highlight the Limitl...
The Perfect Kit: Gravel Biking Charlie Ebbers|September 30, 2020 Ready to head off-road and start gravel biking? Here’s our favorite cycling and repair gear for the trails ahead. We have saddle bags, multi-tools and more.
Alexandera Houchin is the People’s Champion of Bikepacking Jess Daddio|October 11, 2019 In her second year of racing, Alexandera Houchin won the women’s Tour Divide and Colorado Trail Race on a singlespeed bike.
Roll Your Backpacking Gear Into Bikepacking Ashley Brown|August 13, 2019 Use these tips and tricks to fuel a two-wheeled overnight adventure.
Bikepacking 3,560 Miles to Ski Denali Ryan Wichelns|August 8, 2019 Two Salt Lake City cyclists made it to the top of the highest mountain in North America entirely under their own power.
The Wild West Route Is the Country’s Newest Bikepacking Epic Aaron Gulley|August 1, 2019 Whether your traverse all 2,700 miles or tick off segments, this backcountry bike route that crosses four western states is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of public lands
Shifting Focus Miranda Webster|July 18, 2019 How two REI employees embraced the unknown to prioritize bikepacking and their proximity to the outdoors.
The Racers of the Longest Off-Road Cycling Race in the United States Jess Daddio|June 14, 2019 These are the Tour Divide racers who have persevered, set records, completed the course on a tandem bike, and added another 2,000 miles—because they could.
