How to Plan a Bikepacking Trip

Ultra-runner turned ultra-cyclist Naresh Kumar believes that when it comes to human powered adventures, it's the people you meet that always matter most.

Jenny Tough explores the importance of fixing your own problems, and taking strength from others, at the Silk Road Mountain Race. 

We’ve received some incredible submissions for our Detour competition, but we’ve finally chosen our rider for this year’s Japanese Odyssey — read on to find out who it is.

In this beautifully shot film, Apidura Ambassador Marc Maurer sets off on a bikepacking trip in Central Asia.

We’re sending one cyclist to experience and document the Japanese Odyssey. 'Detour' is the search to find that person.

DETOUR – Calling all artists and creatives

Ultra-runner turned ultra-cyclist Naresh Kumar believes that when it comes to human powered adventures, it's the people you meet that always matter most.

We’ve received some incredible submissions for our Detour competition, but we’ve finally chosen our rider for this year’s Japanese Odyssey — read on to find out who it is.

We’re sending one cyclist to experience and document the Japanese Odyssey. 'Detour' is the search to find that person.

We speak to Richard Dunnett, a 24 hour mountain bike champion and Tour Divide veteran, to get the inside line on adventure cycling in his home town: Queenstown, New Zealand.

Seven Commandments for the Wise Cyclist'

We discover the secrets of adventure cycling in Flanders, Belgium, with this Adventure Local ride guide.

The Apidura guide for how to plan a bikepacking trip, with advice on location, length, route, and kit. 

Four experienced riders from the Apidura community tell us why your first bikepacking trip should not be feared.

Henrik Orre, a chef with a penchant for cycling, shares his favourite recipes for bikepacking adventures.

We speak to Richard Dunnett, a 24 hour mountain bike champion and Tour Divide veteran, to get the inside line on adventure cycling in his home town: Queenstown, New Zealand.

The Apidura guide to sourcing and cooking food on a bikepacking adventure. 

We round up five alternative events that bring something a little different to the bikepacking calendar.

Jenny Tough explores the importance of fixing your own problems, and taking strength from others, at the Silk Road Mountain Race. 

The experience of riding a 4,000km race across a continent, captured on a mountain in Bosnia.

Journey through the Transcontinental Race with three Apidura staff members who rode it.

Our poor inboxes. Four Apidura staff are setting up their Out Of Office replies right now, before setting off for the Transcontinental Race No6.

The Transcontinental Race, and ultra-races in general, can be measured in any number of ways.

We discover the eclectic mix of experiences that constitute a day in the life of an ultra-distance bike racer at the TransAtlantic Way.