What did you learn from your last bikepacking adventure? Or if you have never had one, what is keeping you from getting out? Leave a note in the comments and happy trails!
I am super impressed that the XWA was your first bikepacking trip! From what your video (and others) shows is that this is an extremely challenging route. Plus, you did it in the extreme heat without getting water from the locals. AND you documented it all. What an amazing feat! 😅
Thank you! Yes, maybe learning how to bikepack and GoPro in the same trip was maybe a little ambitious, but it ended up being fine! I appreciate your kind comments!
Thanks so much for the tips. I watched. your XWA vid. Its on my list of to-dos. Your throurough coverage and experiences were super helpful to see. Have fun out there!! : )
You should do it! I think it is a great route and has varying scenery, challenges, and enough towns that you could technically have a motel back up plan if needed! What routes have you done so far?
Thank you so much! I hope that you have a great time on your ride. You are lucky to be so close to so many options for bikepacking! I especially enjoyed the Olympic Penninsula and the Snoqualmie Valley trail and surrounds!
Sorry you felt like it wasn't safe to ask for help from locals on the east side. I've encountered the exact opposite. People are happy to get you some water since it's not like you're out there begging for money or whatever. Of course we should always use our best judgement before approaching someone's property. Farmers and locals tend to have lots of water bottles around in the cars and trucks.
I can't remember where I read it, but some cyclists had issues with the locals. I didn't have any and in fact, everyone was super nice to me. I come from a small town and people are usually very friendly, so I was a little put off by some of the comments I read, but since this was my first trip I wanted to err on the side of caution. Now I know better!
What did you learn from your last bikepacking adventure? Or if you have never had one, what is keeping you from getting out? Leave a note in the comments and happy trails!
Enjoyed this video. Thanks for taking the time to give these hints.
You're welcome! Thanks for your comment. I am glad that you liked it.
Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome! I hope it is helpful. Thanks for commenting!
I am super impressed that the XWA was your first bikepacking trip! From what your video (and others) shows is that this is an extremely challenging route. Plus, you did it in the extreme heat without getting water from the locals. AND you documented it all. What an amazing feat! 😅
Thank you! Yes, maybe learning how to bikepack and GoPro in the same trip was maybe a little ambitious, but it ended up being fine! I appreciate your kind comments!
Thanks so much for the tips. I watched. your XWA vid. Its on my list of to-dos. Your throurough coverage and experiences were super helpful to see. Have fun out there!! : )
You should do it! I think it is a great route and has varying scenery, challenges, and enough towns that you could technically have a motel back up plan if needed! What routes have you done so far?
Such a great resource, thank you. I live in Seattle and I'm planning my own XWA and this is a big help. Keep em coming!
Thank you so much! I hope that you have a great time on your ride. You are lucky to be so close to so many options for bikepacking! I especially enjoyed the Olympic Penninsula and the Snoqualmie Valley trail and surrounds!
Sorry you felt like it wasn't safe to ask for help from locals on the east side. I've encountered the exact opposite. People are happy to get you some water since it's not like you're out there begging for money or whatever. Of course we should always use our best judgement before approaching someone's property. Farmers and locals tend to have lots of water bottles around in the cars and trucks.
I can't remember where I read it, but some cyclists had issues with the locals. I didn't have any and in fact, everyone was super nice to me. I come from a small town and people are usually very friendly, so I was a little put off by some of the comments I read, but since this was my first trip I wanted to err on the side of caution. Now I know better!