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
Comment bien récupérer après une sortie vélo ?
After a long gravel ride, it’s tempting to just hop off the bike, hit the shower, and call it a day. But smart recovery is what allows you to keep riding day after day—without burning out or breaking down. Hydration, nutrition, stretching, sleep: here are the simple but essential steps to help you bounce back strong. Because riding is great—but riding longer and feeling good? Even better.
Riding into Spring!
Grab your gravel bike, the good weather is not far away! The days are getting longer which, coupled with the warm weather we’ve been having of late, means it's time to get planning your next adventure. And what better adventure to have than exploring some of Europe’s best gravel trails with us?
