long haul trucker

End Route: Colombia Bikepacking Trip Report Day 4-5

We got into Cajamarca after our jeep broke down for the 3rd time shortly after leaving Touché. The breakdown kept us roadside for about an hour before we decided to leave on two wheels. We covered too much ground on … Read More

Vermont Weekender

Vermont may very well be a bikepackers haven. It’s similar in that it shares some characteristics of Colorado’s terrain, endless miles of dirt roads, beautiful foliage, maple syrup, epic views & beer (breweries). This was a fast getaway, a weekender … Read More

Nowhere Fast: Bike Touring The Blue Ridge Parkway

It was one of those kinds of mornings when you wake up psyched in knowing the days ahead are going to be super rad. My alarm sounded off at 5 a.m. and I jumped right out of bed, brewed a … Read More

5 Day Minimal Gear Packing List

Last year I brought the entire kitchen sink for a 75-day trip across country. This time around, I’ll be going minimal and wanted to share what I’ve packed for a 5-day bike packing trip on Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway. The … Read More

The Ultimate Machine: Surly Long Haul Trucker

The Ultimate Machine: Surly Long Haul Trucker I’ve received a lot of emails asking about the gear I used and how my bike held up during my summer U.S. bicycle tour. I initially wanted to do infield reviews while out … Read More

East to West

On May 17th, 2014, Dwayne Burgess set out a trip across the United States by bicycle. He rode a total of 3000 miles completed in 75 days. Along the way he documented the contours of the country using photo and … Read More

Twelve favorites from the road

I enjoy portrait, lifestyle, adventure and action sport photography. Though during my trip I was able to focus a lot on the landscape. Here’s a collection of twelve of my favorite images from the road. Great day to ride in … Read More

California: Sierra’s to the Bay Area

The light emanated through my tent that morning casting a shadow of the branches from the tree that was above camp. We had breakfast at the park table and back on the saddle. The idea was tossed around the night … Read MoreRead More

California Promo

Pulled together these clips before my official California post, check it out…

Nevada the Desert and U.S. Route 50

Just over the mountains was Nevada, another layer among the others in the desert. Riding on U.S. 50 was everything I envisioned. The long roads that seemed forever, riding shirtless when you catch a breeze, starting early to get a … Read MoreRead More