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…
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Staying with GravelUp: check in to our 14 base camps!
At GravelUp, adventure and cycling are important, but we won't leave you to sleep in the wild. Our 14 superb base camps are ready to welcome you! Located in exceptional and typical natural settings of the regions we traverse, each accommodation has been carefully selected to offer you a unique experience. They allow you to rest after your days of cycling and to share moments together.
5 must-ride gravel cycling routes in France!
Discover France’s most beautiful gravel cycling routes: from the great crossings of the Massif Central to the banks of the Loire, from the Canal des Deux Mers to the Jura. These flexible, accessible routes immerse you in breathtaking natural landscapes. For an even deeper adventure, join GravelUp and explore incredible mountain ranges that few cyclists have had the chance to discover.
