Istanbul, Turkey was one of the places I wanted to travel to the most. From the alluring geography, history, and geopolitical importance that shaped this part of the world and its influence on other societies was the pull that became … Read More
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Top 10 Bikepacking Campouts
Location, Catskills, NY One of the best parts of bikepacking is finding a location that’s flat, not too sparse, and has a great view. It’s a bonus if it’s on top of a summit which can lend itself to sunrises … Read More
Girona, Spain Bikepacking Gear List
Bikepacking gear planing is integral to having a safe trip and should be done in advanced a few weeks or months prior to departure. It’s also quite fun to see everything come together as you select the gear you need … Read More
Bikepacking 2 Day Gravel Bike Gear
Slowly ticking all the boxes leading into a 2-night bike trip. Planning in advance is the fun part. I typically start with compartmentalizing my list directly from my iPhone. I used to write it down in my journal but it’s … Read More
Dream a Little and go – Introduction to a Weekend Bike Journey
Planning a bicycle touring trip is kind of like a dream. It’s one of those dreams that you can make a reality if you put your mind to it. If it’s something exciting you dreamt about after waking up out … Read More
My Bikepacking Love Affair & Why You Should Consider It
Growing up as a city kid I was always curious about the outdoors. My love for bikes started from a very early age, but I didn’t have much (any) exposure to camping or being too far away from a subway … Read More
Bikepacking New Mexico’s Valles Caldera Supervolcano
What a trip. I can honestly say I was a bit stubborn for the first day. I rode 30 miles from Albuquerque to Kewa Pueblo where I picked up the trailhead for another 8 miles to camp. It’s been a … Read More
Learning From Failure – Reflections From Colombia
LEARNING FROM FAILURE – REFLECTIONS FROM COLOMBIA [Originally published in the BIKEPACKING.com One Question Five Voices Series, 2019.] My biggest bikepacking failure was when I abandoned a route on my 10-day Colombia trip in 2017. I’d spent months planning a … Read More
Lake Minnewaska Weekender
Lake Minnewaska Weekender Finally, I was able to get my bike cleaned and prepped for my fall trip up to Lake Minnewaska. It was just a day trip but I’ve been itching to get out and tread over some dirt … Read More
Believing Is Everything
Words unveiled from U.S. Tour We were on U.S.route 50 in the middle of the scorching hot Nevada desert. It must have been 90degrees plus in late July that day. The sun was basically melting our skin as we lugged … Read More