Forget the weight of things
The Grand Escape 2025 Italy-Slovenia Francesco Lucchesi brought a film camera to Slovenia this year – here are his words…
Journal
Inside the NorthCape4000 Edition VIII
Andrea Borchi, co-founder of NorthCape4000 alongside Andrea Tozzi, shares for the first time his experience as a participant in…
Final Frontier Patagonia: an invitation to explore
A vast, untamed region where distances are long, people are few, and nature still sets the rules. It’s here, between…
GPX Track Preparation Guide: What to Do Before Your Bikepacking Adventure
When you’re setting off on a long-distance bike trip, especially unsupported events like the NorthCape4000 or other Bike Adventure Series…
Reindeer, Expectations and Reality: My NorthCape4000
On a journey this long—where unpredictability is the only constant—you inevitably find yourself reflecting. And one of the most…
What Happened at Tuscany Trail 2025
The Tuscany Trail 2025 will go down in history as an edition full of records—and full of heart. For an…
From a Whisper to the Wind: My NorthCape4000
A Journey Within. From Rovereto to the Arctic: A Story of Doubt, Grit, Silence and Friendship. Apart from my wife…
Adventure Over Competition: Christine’s NorthCape4000 Experience
Remembering Christine. The whole BAS community was saddened by the sudden passing of Christine in July 2025. As you will…
Can bikepacking save the world?
At a time when mass tourism is putting a strain on our cities and the environment, an unexpected solution could…
The Grand Escape Italy Slovenia – A Cycling Adventure
I decided to take on The Grand Escape Italy Slovenia in early 2024 with only 2,500 km of training and…
“Do I have the right bike?”
At the first ever The Grand Escape, many anticipated a sea of carbon road bikes at the start line. Reality…
How to preparare for Tuscany Trail 2025
One of the unique aspects of the Tuscany Trail is that it's considered a testing ground for many cyclists new…
How to Explain to your Mom that You’re leaving for a Bikepacking Event
For many aspiring bikepackers, the first obstacle to overcome isn't a steep climb or a technical trail, but the concern…
Turn Solo Dreams into Shared Adventures
We've all been there – that burning desire to hit the road on two wheels, held back only by the…
How to prepare for a bikepacking trip: the GPS track
Call to adventure The excitement of receiving the GPS track of your next bikepacking trip is priceless. That route, carefully…
