Idaho Smoke ‘n Fire 2022: Rewarding and Fun Despite Tough Last-Minute Reroute
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.
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.
My in-depth review of the kLite Qube, a highly visible, always-on, dynamo powered tail light for commuters, bikepackers, road cyclists, and anyone who wants to be seen and stay safe.
After a thousand miles with this premium bikepacking dynamo light and charging system, here’s my in-depth review of the kLite Gravel ULTRA v2.
A singletrack-averse bikepacker takes on Bones to Blue, 250 scenic trail-heavy miles around Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
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.
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.
The fringe sport of ultra-endurance bikepack racing is growing, and you don’t have to be super fast or experienced to get in on the adventure.
350 miles of high desert, pine forest, gravel and dirt, camaraderie, and cold weather at The Big Lonely 2021 bikepacking race.
Why and how I keep coming back for more at my favorite bikepacking event, the Idaho Smoke ‘n Fire 400(ish).
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.
A bikepacking first-timer takes on 417 miles of beautiful, rugged, cold Idaho backcountry, on a pavement touring bike.
Reflections and lessons from a touring cyclist dabbling in ultra-distance bike racing. Or, “How NOT to race a bicycle across the US.”