Bones to Blue 2023: Unfinished Singletrack Adventures in Tahoe
My second go at the Bones to Blue bikepacking event ended in injury, but I still had a blast and learned a ton.
My second go at the Bones to Blue bikepacking event ended in injury, but I still had a blast and learned a ton.
Utah is an incredible, vast, varied place to bikepack, and there are many scenic options to choose from. Here are 7 selected Utah bikepacking routes for your daydreams and bucket list.
Looking for inspiring additions to your ever-growing bikepacking bucket list? These future long US bikepacking routes are worth holding a spot for.
Wondering which bike route across America is the best? This post compares the most popular established options to help you choose the most fulfilling and exciting route for your cross-country journey.
The Great American Rail Trail project aims for car-free riding across the entire USA, but it still has as long way to go. Here are my thoughts for prospective thru riders while the trail is still incomplete.
Oregon is a bikepacking paradise criss-crossed with endless dirt roads and quiet highways, dotted with small friendly towns, and half-covered in public land. Here’s a selection of the best bikepacking routes in Oregon.
Western Wildlands is an epic long-haul bikepacking adventure through the American west, and this fall I had the privilege of riding almost half of it. Here’s an overview of the trip and what to expect if you’re planning your own ride.
To wrap up our Western Wildlands section ride we spent a week in northern Arizona taking in the vast Navajo Nation, peaceful pine forests, and of course the Grand Canyon.
Utah was the centerpiece of our Western Wildlands ride and delivered all the adventure and scenic views we had hoped for.
Our Western Wildlands section ride starts here in windy, wide-open southern Utah.
My 4th Smoke ‘n Fire bikepacking race was full of camaraderie and good vibes despite a challenging last-minute fire reroute, and felt like my strongest finish yet.
Hiker biker campsites are a cherished resource for self-powered travelers. Here’s where to find them, how to use them, and what to expect when you get there.
A singletrack-averse bikepacker takes on Bones to Blue, 250 scenic trail-heavy miles around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
This longer backpacking route in the Desolation Wilderness covers all the highlights and offers plenty of challenge while keeping logistics simple.
It was an honor to join other GDMBR riders in this group interview for the Adventure Cycling blog. There are so many ways and reasons to bikepack!
Revisiting a favorite part of Arizona, in all its dusty and rocky glory, for the Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race.
Ride report from five days of surprisingly rugged Central California bikepacking at the annual Tour de los Padres.
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.
Katy shares her stories, learnings, and geological observations from 2700+ solo miles bikepacking the Western Wildlands Route and other scenic parts of Utah.
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.