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TOUR TE WAIPOUNAMU 2021

TOUR TE WAIPOUNAMU 2021

TOUR TE WAIPOUNAMU 2021 I rode the 5 kms from the campground at Farewell Gardens to Wharariki  on the morning of ...

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TUATARA 1000

TUATARA 1000

TUATARA 1000     Five Full days after finishing the gruelling Tour Te Waipounamu , I was still down in the deep south ...

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Seven Springs Resort

USA-PA-Laurel Highland Ridge Ride

Laurel Highlands Ridge Ride (LHRR) This loop is suitable for a quick, weekend getaway.    Over the approximately 150 miles, there ...

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TOUR AOTEAROA 2020 by Steve Halligan

TOUR AOTEAROA 2020 by Steve Halligan

TOUR AOTEAROA 2020 by  | Apr 1, 2020 | Cycling AdventuresFront Page | 6 comments Here ...

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Bikepacking the Katy Trail in Missouri

I bikepacked the Katy Trail in Missouri in September 2019. The Katy Trail (for the most part) travels along the ...

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What’s bikepacking?

The short answer: it’s backpacking with a bike.

Longer answer: any ride that includes an overnight stay. This could be anything from ultralight singletrack tours to fully loaded dirt road touring (e.g. on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route). bikepacking.net focuses on off-road touring, away from cars, and especially on singletrack touring. But the concepts and gear transfer equally well to all types of rides that stretch overnight.

Since 2008 our aim has been to distill the collective knowledge about routes, gear and planning. We have a strong community of bikepackers, and are excited to promote this new and very exciting way to travel.

Inside you will find:

  • Forums – Join the bikepacking community!
  • Routes – Up to date info on routes for offroad touring, including GPS data
  • Gear Reviews – What works and what doesn’t.
  • Personal Setups – Complete gear lists and carrying systems. Get ideas from other bikepackers.
  • Trip Reports – Whether you’re looking for inspiration or detailed route info.
  • Become a contributor – add your trip reports, personal setup or products for review.



The sun goes down, but the ride goes on.

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