Fancy a bikepacking trip for the New Year? While waiting to recover from the holidays, these five selected videos will give you an irrepressible desire to climb into the saddle, pack your bags, and set off to attack the trails, whatever the season; whether you are an experienced bikepacker or simply curious. Magical winter landscapes in Iceland, gravel loops in Norway, or even silent explorations in the remote corners of England. Epic music and aerial shots; better than stories, an ode to freedom by bike. Prepare to be inspired.
1. Frosty winter and magical landscapes in the Scottish Highlands
↪ Corrour, Loch Treig, Rannoch – Scotland
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary winter adventure in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. With frozen trails, lochs and snow-capped mountains as a backdrop, Keith and Lindsay offer us a great winter bikepacking trip on video. Breathtaking views of the wild Scottish nature and total immersion in a freezing atmosphere. A video that will make you want to test your limits… all while staying warm at home.
2. The perfect 300km loop in Norway
↪ Rallarvegen – Norway
Rallarvegen is a very popular Cycling route in Norway. It is an old service road traced during the construction of a railway at the beginning of the 19th century. YouTuber Matthew goes further by revealing a 300 km route around Flåm. Between majestic fjords, historic mountains and paths dating from 1793, this loop is a hidden gem for bikepacking enthusiasts in search of grandiose panoramas. Perfect for those who dream of an immersion in Norwegian history and natural beauty.
3. Solo gravel in northeast Tasmania
↪ Derby and St Helens – Tasmania, Australia
Head to Tasmania, an isolated island state off the south coast of Australia. YouTuber Mick Turnbull takes you with him on 277 km of demanding course (and 5,000 m of altitude difference!). This solo bikepacking video lets you discover varied landscapes, wild nature in a still little-known region, picturesque pubs and idyllic bivouac spots. Special mention to the Dreaming Pools Wilderness Trail, an absolutely magnificent 20 km segment.
4. 1400 km around Iceland, fire and ice by bike
↪ Iceland
Four friends, four bikes, boarding from Denmark to Iceland. YouTuber Wiking Road takes you through the majestic waterfalls, towering glaciers and active volcanoes of this island of ice and fire. Ideal for those who dream of getting lost in the vastness of Iceland, comfortably seated in an armchair. It's in German. Even if you don't master Goethe's language, that doesn't stop you from enjoying this video.
5. Silence, we pedal: contemplative bikepacking in England
↪ Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and more – England
An original approach to bikepacking video, where the absence of narration highlights the purity of the landscapes and the serenity of the moment. From the rolling hills of the Lake District to the moors of the Yorkshire Dales and a bit of bikerafting, this Cycling366 video invites you to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of the English countryside. A visual gem that encourages meditation… and planning a trip!
And you, which of these bikepacking videos inspires you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know which route will be on your list for 2025. Get your bikes ready and go!
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