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Beginner Bikepacking Simcoe County Trail Loop

Mastering the Simcoe County Loop: A Beginner Bikepacking Guide

Planning your first trip? This beginner bikepacking guide to the Simcoe County Loop covers route planning, navigation, and stops for a perfect overnighter. Key Takeaways The Perfect Starter: The Simcoe County Loop Trail (SCLT) is a 160km, mostly flat loop ideal for first-timers. Logistics are Easy: With towns every 20–30km, you don’t need to carry […]

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Tour Divide: 10 Hard-Won Lessons Learned

10 Hard-Tour Divide lessons learned: A Guide For Bikepackers

Are you planning to tackle the Tour Divide, the GDMBR, or your first multi-day ultra-endurance bike packing event? Whether you’re chasing a “Fastest Known Time” (FKT) or just aiming to finish, the learning curve is steep. After attempting the Tour Divide in 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the moments that challenged my gear, my legs,

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Your First Overnight Bikepacking Trip from Toronto: A Car-free bikepacking Toronto Guide to the Hamilton-Brantford Rail Trail

Are you itching to swap the concrete jungle for some gravel, but don’t have a car to haul your gear out of the city? You’re not alone. One of the biggest hurdles for aspiring bikepackers in Toronto is simply getting out of Toronto. In my latest adventure, I set out to prove that you don’t

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A custom-painted Specialized Epic bike fully loaded with bikepacking bags.

Tour Divide Bike Setup: The Ultimate Epic Bikepacking & Ultralight Gear On a Budget Strategy

My Tour Divide bike setup for one of the most grueling self-supported bike races in the world, stretching over 4345 KM(2,700 miles) from Canada to the Mexican border. To survive—and thrive—in such an environment, your gear isn’t just equipment; it’s your life support system. In this guide, I am breaking down my complete race setup

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