3 bikepacking movies you must see
Two years on a bike
Picture this for a second: everything you own fits in a handful of bags and your home is a winding road that will take you from Canada to Argentina.
In this film, Martijn Doolaard experiences adventure on one of the most beautiful roads in the world, from the windy coasts of California to the thick Mexican jungles and the alpine forests of Patagonia.
A movie in four episodes, free on YouTube.
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Solideam
If you’ve never seen this movie, it’s about time you did! This inspiring film tells the story of three childhood friends who set off on a 54,000km adventure to chase their dream of travelling the world on their bikes, while completing quirky challenges on the way.
During these three years through many challenges and encounters, the hidden past of some will resurface. As the trip goes on, the sum of these experiences teaches them about human kindness.
The frozen Road
“The Frozen Road” is a movie shot and edited by Ben Page during his round-the-world bike trip. This short film is an honest vision on solo travel, on wonder, terror and frustration, all of them emotions that Ben felt while crossing the unforgiving emptiness of one of the “last wild regions” of the world: the Canadian Arctic.
His goal was to find perfect solitude. He quickly realised that the harsh truth of travelling in such a great environment was far from idyllic and romantic…
Journal
How to manage your electric bike on a trip?
Electric bike (e-bike) touring transforms the adventure: summits become accessible and distances seem to disappear. Yet one question haunts every bike traveler: how do you manage your battery far from a power outlet? From route planning to eco-riding, here’s our guide to mastering your energy.
Spring bike clean-up: 5 mistakes to avoid when taking your bike out after winter
The sun is finally out, and the call of the gravel tracks is getting louder. But hold your horses: after spending the winter in the garage, your bike needs more than just a quick tyre pump. Rushing back onto the trails often leads to annoying squeaks or, worse, a mechanical failure miles from home.
