Links to general websites about bikepacking and ultra-distance cycling are listed below. The other parts of this website contain links about specific topics:
- For links about preparing mentally, physically and logistically for ultra-distance cycling, see Part I: The Rider.
- For links to bike components and accessories, see Part II: The Bike.
- For links to race websites, see Part III: Race Information.
Please Contact Me if you know of a relevant website that is missing from these lists.
Ultra-Distance Cycling
Ultra-distance cycling – Wikipedia page
Blue Dot Riders – Ultra-distance cycling community and blog
boundproof – Ultra-distance cycling blog
Ride All Night – Bikepacking tips from a TransAm veteran
The Adventure Syndicate – Female-focused endurance cycling website
Riding Ultras – Lists of ultra-distance cycling races and blog
Long- and Ultra-distance cycling forum – part of bikeforums.net
UltraMarathon Cycling Association – Focused on supported ultra-distance races
Ride Farther – News about RAAM.
Off-Road Bikepacking
Bikepacker
Bikepacking.net
Bikepacking.com
Bear Bones Bikepacking
Gravel Cyclist
MTB-Cast
General Cycling Media with Bikepacking Content
road.cc – UK-based general cycling website
CyclingTips – Australia-based general cycling website
Global Cycling Network – YouTube channel
The Bike Show – podcast with touring and ultra-distance coverage
Maps & Route-Planning Websites / Apps
TrackLeaders
Strava
Strava Heat map
mapmyride
Ride With GPS
GPSies
bikemap
Bike Route Toaster
Garmin Connect
Google Maps
ViaMichelin
Bing Maps
OpenStreetMap (download OSM maps for GPS devices)
maps.me
EasyRoute
Indexes of Passes / Roads
climbbybike
Cycling Cols
Cycling the Alps
Virtual Alps
BIG Cycling
Highest paved roads in the Alps
Dangerous Roads
Club des Cent Cols – French
Cols Cyclisme – French
salite – Italian
Zanibike – Italian
CicloManiac – Italian
Altimetrias – Spanish
Quaeldich – German
Bike Touring / Travel
Cycling About
Trento Bike Pages
crazyguyonabike
Adventure Cycling Association (USA)
Cycling UK – formerly Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC)
Cycle Far
Far Ride
MightyGoods – interviews with bike tourers
Blogs / Vlogs / Tour reports
Col Collective
Cycling Challenge
Cycloclimbing
A Swiss With A Pulse
Other
Bike Hub – Cycling & the Law – UK focused
Bicycle Law – US focused
Road Bike Rider