Carry your gear on your bike, not in a backpack. Photo: Jonathan Kennett

Choosing a bike for your cycle trail adventure

December 2020

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If you want to be more self-reliant on your cycle trail adventures, you’ll need your own bike and accessories to carry your gear. By Jonathan Kennett

Bikepacking is a great way to explore the country, but the longer you spend in the saddle, the more important your bike choice becomes. Your bike, especially the handlebar grips and saddle, need to be chosen and set up to suit one person only: you. This isn’t to say you need to buy an expensive […]
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