A Beginners Guide To Bicycle Touring: How To Prepare For Your First Bike Trip

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Plan your first bike trip with this easy-to-follow bicycle touring guide Bicycle touring is not just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle. One that offers an unparalleled sense of freedom and connection with nature. Are you ready to embark on the ultimate adventure? Imagine feeling the wind in your hair, the freedom of the open road, … Read more

Is The Rab Neutrino 200 The Best Down Sleeping Bag For Bikepacking and Cycle Touring?

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The Rab Neutrino 200 is super lightweight and possibly the most compact down sleeping bag on the market making it a great pick for summer bikepacking and cycle touring This article explores the Rab Neutrino 200 and asks if it could be the best down sleeping bag for bikepacking and cycle touring in summer. I’ve … Read more

What Is Bikepacking And How To Get Started

An Introduction to Bikepacking and Off-Road Bicycle Touring Bikepacking is an exciting outdoor activity that combines the thrill of bike touring with the adventure of backpacking. It enables riders to explore remote and rugged terrain, reaching places that would otherwise be inaccessible by traditional means. Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a novice adventurer, … Read more

Cycling The Pamir Highway: A Legendary Long Distance Bike Route

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The Pamir Highway is an Iconic Cycling Route Through the Highest Passes of Central Asia For the uninitiated, the Pamir Highway is a hugely popular long-distance cycling route that connects China with the Caspian Sea. Forged during the Russo-Afghan wars, the M41 is one of the toughest cycling challenges in Central Asia. Ever wondered what … Read more

Cycling the Himalayas: Selected Routes and Itineraries for Bikepacking India

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Cycle touring the Indian Himalayas; Manipur to Ladakh by Bike Let me take you on an unforgettable journey cycling the Himalayas. To the majestic landscapes of the far north of India. In 2015, I cycled from Vietnam to the UK. During that time, I cycled a fair portion of northern India. Primarily the remote North … Read more

The Best Bikepacking and Bicycle Touring Tents And How To Choose One

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Choosing the right tent can make or break a cycle touring or bikepacking trip Bikepacking tents are a relatively new concept. Just a few years ago, this uber-niche category of tent didn’t exist. Even now, cycle touring is still a relatively niche activity.  However, the recent resurgence of interest under the guise of bikepacking has … Read more