Can You Bikepack on a Road Bike?
Let’s talk bikepacking and road bikes. What kind of bikepacking? With which kind of road bike? Here’s everything you need to know.
Bicycle touring is my favorite way to travel. At pedal-powered speed you see and feel everything – the wind, rain, sun, the bugs in your face, the smell of the foliage or the exhaust, the curiosity and kindness of the strangers you encounter.
Here you’ll find everything related to bicycle touring: route and country guides, gear reviews, and tips learned from many thousands of miles on the road.
If you tend to prefer dirt to pavement and saddle bags to panniers, check out the bikepacking section too.
Let’s talk bikepacking and road bikes. What kind of bikepacking? With which kind of road bike? Here’s everything you need to know.
From lightweight bike locks to simple clever tricks, here’s how to prevent bike theft and keep your gear safe while bikepacking or touring.
Curious about the kinds of mechanical issues that come up during 15,000 miles of bikepacking and touring? Here are twelve of my own bike repair disasters, how I fixed them, and what I learned.
A 260 mile bike touring route through rural Central California linking a variety of towns, recreation sites, quiet back roads, and several stunning gravel climbs and descents.
Itching to hit the road and looking for company? Here’s where and how to find a riding companion for your next bikepacking trip or bicycle tour, and beyond.
Dry bags are an infinitely useful and versatile item of bikepacking gear. Here’s how to choose which type, size, and model works best for your bikepacking setup.
How a long bike tour in Asia deepened Eleanor’s passion for the region, revealed her strength and her values, and eventually drew her to bikepack racing.
What could possibly go wrong on a bikepacking trip? Everything! Here’s how to embrace the art of problem solving on your next pedal-powered adventure.
Dreaming about the GDMBR but not sure what gear you need? Here’s my touring-pace gear list to help you get started.
Mountains, wildfires, open plains, and endless forests on the Montana section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
The Great Basin, Grand Tetons, and more on the Wyoming and Idaho sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Mountains, resort towns, and more mountains on the Colorado section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Desert, wide-open plains, and a surprising amount of rugged forest in the New Mexico section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
These comfortable bike seats for women will put the fun back in riding your bike if you’ve been suffering from saddle soreness.
Is your loaded bike making strange sounds in the middle of nowhere? Don’t panic! This guide to diagnosing bike noises was written with bikepackers and tourers in mind.
After 10 years and 74 countries, one of my bike traveling heroes shares her tips, hopes, and fears.
The Brooks B17 saddle is a classic for bike touring and bikepacking, but which model is right for you? Here are the differences between standard, short, and carved.
When Bas had to pause his world bicycle tour in 2020, he channeled his energy into creating Cycle Planet, a comprehensive platform where bike travelers can find country information, local hosts, and much more.
Intrigued by bike camping but not sure where to start? Here are four simple ideas for your first bicycle overnight. Why not try one this weekend?
Shamelessly plugging my newest project: a portal for finding bikepacking blogs and bicycle touring journals for inspiration and trip planning.
Biking across America is a guaranteed epic adventure. These tips will help you make sure it’s epic for all the right reasons.
When the welcome committee is all men, all the time, cycling solo as a woman in conservative and friendly Sudan gets … complex.
Tips for the road touring cyclist intrigued by dirt and gravel bikepacking. Here’s how to make the transition.
I was on The Pursuit Zone Podcast! We talked about travel in Africa, bicycle touring, and long-distance racing. Here’s where to find the episode.