A solo tour through Arizona’s high desert; a new French bike hostel; what to do when you forget something important, like pants; a family tour of Missouri’s Katy Trail; how to spot Ryan Van Duzer on the GDMBR.

An infographic of Adventure Cycling’s last 50 years; reader and staff advice; the annual photo contest; test riding the new Golden Gravel Trail; a bikepacking trip gets wild; Greg Siple’s first and final National Bicycle Touring Portrait Collection photographs.