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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures

Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures

Update: 2024-07-041
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Bikepacking and Bike Touring Adventures

Today we discuss bike packing and bike touring (and the difference between the two).

We'll cover:

  • The difference between bike packing and bike touring
  • Panniers versus bike bags for carrying your gear
  • What kind of bags you'll need
  • The six main cross country USA bike trails
  • Rails to Trails - over 25,000 miles of bike paths
  • Europe and Asia long distance bike holiday resources
  • Recommended Tour Companies:  BoatBikeTours.com and ArtofBicycleTrips.com.  

On the corresponding website, you'll see a detailed packing list as well as important links for planning your long distance cycling adventure.

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