Tales From the Trails
Bikepacking is more than just a hobby - it's a way of life. At Feral Rides, we understand the joy and freedom that comes from exploring the great outdoors on two wheels. That's why we've created Tales From the Trails, a place to share your experiences, read inspiring stories, and connect with other like-minded bikers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our blog has something for everyone. Join us on our adventures and share yours with the community.
Bikecamping Denali National Park
Have you dreamed of seeing the biggest mountain in North America? Better yet have you dreamed of seeing that same mountain from a bike? For Mike Franks, it was exactly something he wanted to do ever since he saw pictures as a teenager. Fast forward ten years and crazy health scare, Mike finally saw that dream come true. Join him on his surreal and transcendent adventure as he bikes through Alaska's premiere wild country to see, "The Great Mountain."...read more
Prudhoe Bay to Fairbanks: A Haul Road Experience
One of the most difficult and amazing rides in Alaska starts at mile marker zero of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, where riders embark on a 500+ mile bikepacking trip through the rugged terrain of Alaska, from the oil fields of Prudhoe Bay to the city of Fairbanks. Adam Fender and his longtime friend, Bill "The Runner" Jackson, spent 10 days on the Dalton Highway, aka the "Haul Road," dodging rain, mud, semi-trucks, and the occasional encounter of muskox and grizzly bears. Join him on his unforgettable journey that tested his limits and left him with a lifetime of memories...read more
Cabins and Fat Bikepacking: One Rider's Journey in the Snow
Bike packing and fat bikes and snow, oh my! My friends I'm here to tell you that if you haven't yet tried winter bikepacking, get your hands on a fat bike and get yourself to a cabin in the woods. At least this is what Gary Lockhart suggests. His ride into one of Alaska's Fish and Game cabins shows that no matter the weather, a winter adventure on a bike is sure to leave you exhilarated and satisfied...read more
Sedona in February
When it comes to cool adventures, there's nothing quite like camping along some premiere desert single track. Here you get to experience the best of both worlds with a mountain bike. Thomas Turkelton camped in Arizona's high desert to see just how amazing camping on a dual-suspension bike can be...read more
First Time Bikepacking...What an Experience
Sometimes you don't need an bikepacking adventure to be epic for it to be a success. For example, Carla Seguin has been riding bikes for a few years now and decided that she needed to spend some time camping on her bike. Having never done anything like it, she did what any other sane person would do...she packed up her family and their bikes, and set off on short overnighter. It turned out it was everything and more...read more