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Over the last week in March, me, my boyfriend (Steve) and a friend (Gunning) decided to go on an early season bike packing trip.  Gunning and I rode borrowed bikes as this was our first long bike packing trip.  With 2 trips under his belt, Steve was the “expert” of the crew.  We decided on Read More

Bike Touring News FLASH SALE! Thursday, April 19  -  Friday, April 27 Special Saturday Hours:  11am - 5pm, Saturday Apr. 21  Select Surly Floor Models 10-20% Off! Killer Deals on Closeout/Overstock Gear, Parts and Accessories See Spring Cleaning Sale category on the web store to check out the deals! Local Folks!  Order online and pick Read More

Back in December 2017, Surly announced the release of a new front-loading light touring bike - the Pack Rat.  I was excited about the possibilities from the moment I learned of this bike's existence and Bike Touring News was one of the first shops to stock them.  In the intervening 4 months, Surly has released Read More