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The Sub-24-Hour Shakedown: A Smart First Bikepacking Test
Originally published in 2019. Refreshed in July 2026. A sub-24-hour bikepacking trip is exactly what it sounds like: one overnight that fits into the…
Bikepacking Gear You Already Own: Smart First-Overnight Uses
Use everyday items for low-consequence bikepacking tasks, test them locally, and spend first where dependable gear matters.
Bikepacking Without a Backpack: Move Weight Off Your Back
Learn how to move bikepacking weight off your back, test a loaded bike setup, and build a more comfortable first-overnight system.
CFITT 2012 training video
CFITT 2012 race Back in November of 2012, I threw my hat in for a second go at the CFITT race in central Florida.…