Tour Aotearoa (TA) Tour Aotearoa is a premier bikepacking adventure covering 3,000 km from Cape Reinga to Bluff, New Zealand. Created by cycling guidebook author Jonathan Kennett, the route combines the best of New Zealand’s Cycle Trail network, including Great Rides, Heartland Rides, and scenic backcountry roads. Every February, a Brevet event challenges riders to complete the route within 30 days, starting in daily waves of 100 participants. TA is renowned for its diversity, offering a mix of gravel, single track, and quiet country roads, showcasing New Zealand’s natural beauty and unique landscapes.
Sound to Sound The Sound to Sound bikepacking route traverses Washington State from Puget Sound on the west coast to the Palouse region near Idaho. This route, developed to provide a challenge through the diverse topography of Washington, covers approximately 400 miles and includes mountainous terrain, dense forests, and expansive plains. It’s designed for the adventurous rider, featuring a mix of paved and gravel roads, rugged trails, and challenging climbs. This route is a captivating blend of Pacific Northwest’s natural splendor, ideal for riders seeking a mix of coastal and inland ecosystems.
Tour Divide The Tour Divide is an iconic, self-supported mountain biking route from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to Antelope Wells, New Mexico, USA. Spanning roughly 2,745 miles (4,400 km) along the Continental Divide, this route takes riders through the Rocky Mountains with significant elevation changes and challenging terrain, mostly on remote gravel roads and trails. Known as one of the most demanding bikepacking races, the Tour Divide demands exceptional endurance, navigation skills, and self-reliance as it traverses through varying climates and landscapes.
