Hey there, my name is Matthew Wordell. Earlier this fall when Ryan took over Bike Touring News, he asked me to write a brief retrospective on my experiences bikepacking Idaho in 2017. I live and work in Boise as a freelance photographer (Instagram | Website). I'm fairly new to the sport and my hope is that some Read More
This day has been coming for a long time but that doesn't make it any easier. The Bike Hermit and Sky King gave a characteristically unceremonious final farewell and walked out the door of Bike Touring News HQ today. We're not likely to see them around these parts for many months at the very least. Read More
Ready for some challenge and adventure up in the Boise Foothills? Come ride the third annual Boise Ridge Road Randonnee! The ride takes in 45 miles with around 7,000 feet of climbing on rugged dirt roads, ATV tracks, a little singletrack and even some pavement. Though the climbing will test your legs, the views are Read More
Spring has finally arrived in southern Idaho and it's time for a good overnight bike trip! We're planning a ride for next weekend and want you to come along! For the record, this is not an organized bike race or event and is unsupported, unsanctioned and in no way affiliated with Bike Touring Read More
In our overpopulated world, there are few places where humans rarely venture. For better or worse, our species has learned how to make a living in just about every environment on Earth and has left only a precious handful of habitats unmolested. Even in the most remote corner of Idaho - a state with more Read More
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