Empowering The Bicycle Traveler

Bike Touring Tips

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

Colorado Trail Race 2017 Gear Roundup

The epically wet and stormy 2017 running of the Colorado Trial Race pushed riders and their gear to the absolute limits.  The technical singletrack and massive elevation gain of the CT also reward a light-and-fast approach to packing.  There is no room for excess gear in the alpine.  However, improper or inadequate gear can have Read More

Grindola Weekend Ride: May 19-21

Spring has finally arrived in southern Idaho and it's time for a good overnight bike trip!  We're planning a ride for next weekend and want you to come along!     For the record, this is not an organized bike race or event and is unsupported, unsanctioned and in no way affiliated with Bike Touring Read More

We get lots of questions about shelter from folks getting started in bikepacking.  What shelter is best?  Can I use the ____ that I already own?  How do I know which shelter to bring on a given trip?  In this post, we'll offer three perspectives on the best bikepacking shelter and try to answer some Read More