Single-serving packets of olive oil, Gorilla tape, extra straps, more extra straps, zip ties, Coava instant coffee, dehydrated curry soup, antimicrobial pee cloths, ultralight spade shovels, batteries, paper maps, colloidal patches, antibiotic cream, extra bolts, extra valve cores, extra derailleur hangers, extra sealant, tubes, plugs, sleeping pad patches…. shall we go on? What do all these random objects have in common? They’re essentials for your next bikepacking adventure, of course.
Overwhelmed? You shouldn’t be if you attended the women-led Bikepacking 101 event at River City Bicycles. Alyssa from Friends on Bikes, Janelle from NW Trail Sisters and Metropolis Cycles, Marley from All Bodies on Bikes, and Sarah from RCB revealed their secrets for making bikepacking as fun, safe, fed, comfortable, and successful as possible.
The initial event announcement spread like wildfire online and quickly sold out. (Wildfire! Another variable to consider before planning your trip!) Nearly 40 people gathered in the shop to hear all about what is clearly a fast-growing discipline in the cycling world.
Attendees received a copy of the presentation afterward so they can reference all the lists and links the presenters compiled. They also got a 10% off coupon for River City just for showing up.
If you missed it, no worries! Reach out to River City Bicycles, NW Trail Sisters, Friends on Bikes, or All Bodies on Bikes if you have any questions about planning your next bikepacking trip!