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US Bike Touring

Route Guide: Central California Mixed-Terrain Bike Tour

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.

Salsa Fargo loaded bike leaning against wooden building

My Great Divide Bikepacking Gear List: What Worked & What Didn’t

Dreaming about the GDMBR but not sure what gear you need? Here’s my touring-pace gear list to help you get started.

Dirt road through forest with wildfire smoke in the air

Montana: Bikepacking The Great Divide #4 – Notes, Pics, & Tips

Mountains, wildfires, open plains, and endless forests on the Montana section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

Bike next to tent in wide open basin in Wyoming

Wyoming & Idaho: Bikepacking The Great Divide #3 – Notes, Pics, & Tips

The Great Basin, Grand Tetons, and more on the Wyoming and Idaho sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

Colorado: Bikepacking the Great Divide #2 – Notes, Pics, & Tips

Mountains, resort towns, and more mountains on the Colorado section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

New Mexico: Bikepacking The Great Divide #1 – Notes, Pics, & Tips

Desert, wide-open plains, and a surprising amount of rugged forest in the New Mexico section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.

Bikepacker stops to rest while pushing her bike up very steep hill

GDMBR Alternate Routes List: Which Ones Should You Take?

Puzzled by all the alternate route options for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Here’s how to choose.

The Legendary Great Divide Mountain Bike Route: Answers to All Your Questions

Dreaming of riding the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? This in-depth GDMBR planning guide will help you take the plunge.

Bicycle parked at Nebraska state line on cross-US bicycle tour

Bicycling Across America: 9 Essential Tips

Biking across America is a guaranteed epic adventure. These tips will help you make sure it’s epic for all the right reasons.

Dynamo Jenny Podcast: Inspirational Female Cyclists

I was honored to be a guest on Dynamo Jenny, a podcast from Adventure Cycling about “women, bikes, and taking up space in America.”

Bike Nonstop US 2019: Lessons Learned From 3500 Miles at the Back of the Pack

Reflections and lessons from a touring cyclist dabbling in ultra-distance bike racing. Or, “How NOT to race a bicycle across the US.”

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