I’ve bikepacked all over the world in incredible places such as Taiwan, Peru, and Oman. It not only taught me some great life lessons, but it came with many benefits you wouldn’t expect. In this article, I want to tell you all about the underrated benefits of bikepacking.
To help you kickstart your adventure, we’ve assembled a bikepacking gear list so you can separate the don’t-leave-without-it from the probably-won’t-end-up-using-that!
Touring bikes are built for loaded long-distance riding — steel frames, relaxed geometry, mounts for racks/fenders, wider tires (32-45mm), and lower gearing. Road bikes are built for speed — lighter materials, aggressive geometry, narrower tires (25-32mm), no rack mounts. Below, we compare the two for fit, use, and price. Bicycle touring has become super popular … Read more
Bicycle touring has exploded in popularity over the last few years – and for good reason! Whether you’re a dedicated cyclist desperate for a new challenge, a seasoned globetrotter fed up with the long, cramped bus journeys along the same worn-out tourist trails as everybody else, or a casual rider just looking for a unique … Read more