Western Wildlands Section Ride Part 3: Northern Arizona
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.
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.
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350 miles of high desert, pine forest, gravel and dirt, camaraderie, and cold weather at The Big Lonely 2021 bikepacking race.
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If you love wide open spaces and gravel roads, this bikepacking / gravel touring route through southern Idaho and northern Nevada might be your kind of ride.
200 miles of gravel, singletrack, and quiet pavement through central Oregon’s national forests and geologic landmarks, ending in the bike paradise of Bend.
Joshua Tree National Park for active outdoor adventure lovers: hiking, biking, camping, and climbing highlights.
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Thinking about taking on the notorious Cactus to Clouds hiking route? Here’s what you must know before attempting this epic and potentially dangerous day hike from Palm Springs.
In early 2020 I rode my bicycle through northern Sudan. Here are route notes, tips, and pictures from a challenging and rewarding journey.
Lessons learned from catastrophic mechanicals, snow and death mud, and spending Thanksgiving night in the back of a U-Haul truck.
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