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“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and can coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are.”
– Ernest Hemingway, "Battle for Paris," 1944

Winter base miles have been a part of race training for years, but what is the science behind it and does it really work?

In part #1 we covered the reasons why tubeless might work for you. In part #2 we looked at the gear needed to get setup. Now it’s time to get down to business and get these tubeless tires installed.

Well, we did it. And I’m not sure I have the words to describe it, but I’ll try. If you’ve been following along, I recently completed a big bike tour so here’s the story of that journey.

Oftentimes the toughest part about bikepacking is planning the trip. Gear lists, clothing picks, Bikes, tires, and bags all must be acquired and prepared for the journey. Then there are trip logistics with the biggest sticky point being route planning. In this article, we’ll discuss how to pick a route for your tour or bikepacking trip.

Options are endless when it comes to clothing choices for bike touring. Our team decided to wear more traditional road clothing from Pearl Izumi for the duration of the trip. Here are our favorites.

Well, we did it. And I’m not sure I have the words to describe it, but I’ll try. If you’ve been following along, I recently completed a big bike tour so here’s the story of that journey.

So, you want to go bikepacking, but aren’t sure what setup for carrying your gear is right for you. You’ve stopped at the right place. In this piece, we will compare the pros and cons of using more traditional style touring racks with panniers vs the more modern style of using soft, strap-on bikepacking bags. We will also feature alternative ideas for carrying your kit.

One of our staff did a 2-week bikepacking trip from Casper, WY to Chico, CA (about 1100 miles). Having navigation onboard was important and they chose to use the Karoo 2 from Hammerhead. Keep reading to learn why they selected this unit, what was good and what was bad.

The sun is out and it’s time to put in some big miles on the bike. Here are some tips and tricks to stay safe and comfortable when riding in the summer.

With the most recent updates to the Rapide and Alpinist CLX wheelsets, Roval has added tubeless compatibility to the list of already category-dominating specs boasted by their top-tier wheels.

Bikepacking is a great way to combine two amazing activities – backpacking and bike riding. If you aren’t fond of hiking or carrying a loaded backpack, but love camping and riding, bike packing could be the thing for you. I personally love both camping and riding. When my buddy, Corey, invited me to join him on an epic trip from Casper, Wyoming back to our home (and headquarters of Performance Bicycle) Chico, CA, I couldn’t resist. Excitement quickly turned to panic when I realized I’d need.