Journal of CascadaA gathering of stories that celebrate the spirit of exploration. Inspired by adventure.
The Scotland of postcards is all about misty glens, romantic lochs, and pure freedom. The Scotland seen from a bicycle saddle is that, plus a daily battle for survival, dead electronics, and endless scratching.
Ci troviamo nel cuore più selvaggio dell’Abruzzo, tra cieli immensi, distese di prati fioriti, montagne, boschi di abete e faggio. Chissà se l’orso e il lupo si lasceranno vedere. Con le bici cariche e un sole che sembrava incendiare le rocce, il 21 giugno partiamo per questa nuova avventura da San Vittorino, un piccolo paese…
Words & photos by Il Chiodo e il Martello The river Of my childhood, That tumbled Down a passage of rocks And cut-work ferns, Came here and there To the swirl And slowdown Of a pool And I say myself– Oh, clearly– As I knelt at one– Then I saw myself As if carried away,…
Some things are better discovered slowly.Like a hidden trail, a quiet road or a place you stumble upon and never forget. We chose to present the new Spring/Summer 2026 collection on the 16 May 2026 in the place that shaped us, surrounded by the people, trails, lakes and mountains that continue to influence the way…
Words & photos by Matteo Celi and Ciro Gazzola. Nemmeno le sette. Il sole non ha ancora raggiunto il fondo della valle. L’erba appare coperta di un grigio ambrato. Sul prato che costeggia il sentiero alcune vacche se ne stanno sdraiate a guardarci sbuffando nell’aria il loro fiato caldo. Ci guardano e sembrano chiederci: perché?…
Words & photos by Giulia Polita and Federico Martini. Andiamo in Nepal e facciamo l’Annapurna Circuit in bicicletta? Ha esordito così Federico, una fredda sera invernale ad inizio 2025. Sì, andiamo. Nessuna esitazione da parte mia. Non ho minimamentepensato ad un NO. Questo viaggio è nato così, da uno sfinimento verso la routine di tutti…
It’s been 5 years since I got the taste for exploring the wilderness by bike after discovering an account of the first Bicycle users in Alaska, during the Gold Rush era. It was photographer Arthur Clarence Pillsbury, on his bicycle, who decided to follow the pioneers to document their enterprise. Passionate about cycling, photography and…
On the weekend of August 15th last year, we find ourselves in the heart of summer, and we decide to embark on a journey around Garda. A bit carefree, we choose to trust a local, Matteo Minelli, who shares his story on bikepacking.com Heading to the north of Italy to dip our feet in one…
A bikepacking loop that runs through the Fanes-Sennes-Braies Natural Park, on the border between Trentino-AltoAdige and Veneto regions.It offers a glimpse on the Dolomites magnificent scenery, dirt roads and chunky trails, tough climbs, spicy descents and possibly a glorious final dip in the famous Braies lake. The Dolomites are part of the UNESCO World Heritage.…
Sailing from Isafjordur to remote east coast of Greenland, July 2023.A Knut/Marémotrice expedition told by Inaniel. Remember that even a small block of ice of one cubic meter weighs one ton, it floats really close to the surface, almost invisible. We don’t want to hit that, even at 2 knots, so keep your eyes wide…