Mat and Ali are avid Canadian bikepackers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts, who inspire others to get outdoors, adventure in nature and become their best selves.

Making History

In October 2024, Mat & Ali became the first Canadians to ride all 14,000 km of the
Great Northern Bikepacking Route.

They left Victoria, British Columbia on May 18th and traversed 10 Canadian provinces and 3 United States, ending in St. John's, Newfoundland in early fall.

Along the way, they raised funds and awareness for World Bicycle Relief to help empower others through the power of the bicycle.

About The Route

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You can support Mat & Ali directly with donations to their Buy Me a Coffee account.

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Thanks to Our Amazing Partners For the GNBR

  • Panorama Cycles

    Panorama Cycles is an amazing, Canadian based bike company that specializes in steel and carbon adventure bikes and backcountry bicycles.

  • Bivo Bottles

    Bivo makes the best water bottles on the planet! We love their super fast flow rates, stainless steel bodies (with no plastic anything), and they are super beautiful.

  • NRG Enterprises

    An awesome, Canadian distributor that reps great brands and helped us secure support from Mavic, Maxxis, Leatt, Hope and Orange Seal.

  • Redshift Sports

    Redshift Sports is responsible for bringing innovative, experience enhancing products to the cycling world - like their ShockStop suspension seat posts and stems.

  • Farm to Summit

    Farm to Summit makes delicious, dehydrated meals using up-cycled 'seconds' produce grown on small farms in Durango, Colorado, that would otherwise go to waste.

  • Buff Bison Snack Sticks

    Buff makes amazing, bison meat snack sticks with no nitrates added, and no refrigeration needed. They are Canadian made, sweetened with maple syrup, and oh so good!

  • Enercheez

    Enercheez offers a tasty line of dehydrated cheese snacks, made from 100% Canadian cheese, with no artificial flavours or additives. They are high in protein & healthy fats, and pack a caloric punch for how lightweight they are!

  • Tater Boost

    A savoury, instant potato trail mash specially formulated for endurance athletes, Tater Boost is a quick, convenient, healthful and delicious way to fuel any outdoor adventure for the long haul.