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
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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
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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
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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
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Except on the most rugged of trails or in Wilderness areas where mechanized transport is not allowed, a bicycle is the ideal vehicle to transport you and your gear to your favorite fishing locations, especially if you'd rather escape from the crowds! The hassle of finding a suitable place to park a truck on narrow
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