Surely, we’re having fun. We’re working hard– not working, technically– but riding lots. On occasion, we stop in bus stops to avoid the rain. This time of year, the sun is high, the air is wet, and the afternoons are … Continue reading
It has been a long time coming, our return to Slovakia. We grazed the border of Slovakia on several occasions last summer. Once, en route to meet Przemek for the first time, we rode through Slovakia for part of a … Continue reading
Arriving at the Czech border town of Český Tĕšín, Abe and I cross the river to Poland. A series of produce stalls are selling bulk potatoes along the road parallel the river, massive dried sunflowers and dill stalks accompany the … Continue reading
Abe climbs a trail out of Špindlerův Mlýn, CZ crossing signed DH bike trails and chairlifts which won’t move for another couple months until the snow falls. Following my first week on the 1000 Miles Adventure route where I traced … Continue reading
In 2016, the Czech government released a more palatable English language name for their country, replacing the cumbersome [the] “Czech Republic” with Czechia. Modern sources such as Google Maps and The US Department of State now prefer the name Czechia. … Continue reading
Summer, I know where you are going. I’m coming with you. I’ve arrived a month too late. The leaves are as deep green as they get before turning other colors and dying. The raspberries are few but those little succulent … Continue reading
Don’t ride MEX 1, ride the Baja Divide. Lael descends toward Ejido Uruapan on her Advocate Cycles Hayduke. It’s called the Baja Divide. The route touches the Pacific Coast and the Sea of Cortez multiple times. It crosses every mountain range … Continue reading
Update: A Facebook event has been created. RSVP and keep up with updates on the Bikepacking Inspiration event page. Join the Israeli bikepacking community for an evening centered around your bikes and our stories of travel and adventure by bicycle. … Continue reading
Skip to the fun part and leave an encouraging comment for Lael at the bottom of the page. Yes, she is racing the HLC. The event starts Thursday at 7AM. She rides and rides and rides, you know that. But … Continue reading
Luxembourg, GR5/E2 trail Two years ago I wondered about bikepacking routes in Europe. After eight months of riding, researching, and blogging from Amsterdam to Sevastapol to Athens, this resource is the culmination of our efforts. Europe is a great place to explore … Continue reading
