Have you ever considered taking a bikepacking trip alone? If so, there are a few things to take into consideration. Having personal experience with this, I can see how you may have some questions or concerns. Bikepacking alone has its pros and cons and so does partnering up or going with a group. When trying …
Preparing for the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and Cumberland and Ohio Canal (C&O Canal) trails may differ from your usual bikebacking adventure. Clocking in at 333 miles, the route is longer than many other trails and is more accessible to towns and places to resupply. This trail is lengthy but significantly more leisurely than most …
Nothing beats the company of your best friend on a bikepacking trip; especially if you have a service or support dog. There are some important factors to take into consideration before bikepacking with your dog; it could turn out to be more than just the bonding experience you bargained for. Taking your dog with you …
If you’re thinking about joining next month’s “Bikes and Brews” ride or drinking and bikepacking with your buds, this information could come in handy. As exciting as it sounds, riding your bike to a half dozen breweries and having a beer (or two) at each could have some serious implications depending on how much you …
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We spend a lot of time searching for, recommending, and sometimes just trying to remember what bikes and parts are out there. We’ve made a list of the bikepacking forums and resources we use when we’re looking for reviews, lists, comparison tools, and more to help make the most out of the website. Despite the …
Tips for Bikepacking and Bike Touring Beginners Experienced bikepackers and bike tourers understand one of the joys of cycling is the simplistic pleasure it brings and in this post we will explore a few tips for bikepacking and bike touring beginners. You can go where you want, when you want, without using fuel, and without …
How to Ship Your Bike If you are planning on touring away from home, starting your tour somewhere in your home country or abroad, you may need to think about how to ship your bike. How will you get your gear and your bike, and of course yourself to your starting point, and then back …
Bikepacking Washington When out for a bikepacking excursion, your destination is an essential element to consider. The terrain, the views, and how bicycle friendly the place is, are among the factors to look at when settling for a particular destination. One of the states gaining immense popularity as the go-to spot for this is Washington. …
When it comes to getting started, one of the most common concerns people have is how to pack for bikepacking. And rightly so, when I first became interested in bikepacking I couldn’t help myself from wondering how anyone could conceivably fit all the gear they needed in such little space. It didn’t seem possible. Luckily …
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Best Bike for Long Distance Touring There’s nothing like the freedom of long distance touring on a bike. But how do you find the best bike for long distance touring? For those who feel at home on a bike, it’s an opportunity for travel without limits. No packed trains, planes or buses. No traffic jams. …
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