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My Bike Pays Me to Ride: A 2019 Commute Field Note
Editor’s note: This 2019 field note has been consolidated into the updated guide, Why Ride 25 Miles to Work? The original story followed a…

Bikepacking Isn’t Just Racing: Why Slow, Casual Overnights Matter
Originally published in 2019. Refreshed in July 2026. Bikepacking is often introduced through big numbers: huge routes, long days, exhausted finish-line photos, and riders…

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.…