Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
The Breakdown The best bikepacking gear setup depends on three factors: your bike size, trip style, and personal preferences. There’s no single “right” answer for every cyclist, but navigating these ...
Jun 8th, 2026
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With apologies to the old saying “Stop and smell the roses,” if you’re going to stop while riding Adventure Cycling’s Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route, it really shouldn’t be ...
Outdoor athletes have always been drawn to Duluth. The historic port city on the western tip of Lake Superior has a network of hiking, nordic skiing, and mountain biking trails ...
Our journey began in a flurry of barely-contained madness, which is normal for me. In the span of a weekend, I had moved out of my apartment, packed for our ...
May 4th, 2026
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This summer, endurance rider and internet personality Ryan Van Duzer is celebrating Adventure Cycling’s 50th birthday with a cruise down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. And we do mean ...
Mar 30th, 2026
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There are few other bikes that pair with a particular ride as well as Salsa’s Cutthroat pairs with Adventure Cycling’s Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Why? Because Salsa designed the ...
Denver’s most adventurous visitors typically don’t stay in town past sunrise. To them, the city is usually just a convenient place to rest their heads and fuel up before heading ...
The Breakdown You don’t need to be a mechanic to go bikepacking, but knowing the basics can save your ride. Here are a few key skills worth learning: saddle adjustment, ...
The Breakdown Making camp becomes routine with practice. Look for flat ground, wind shelter, proximity (but not too close) to water, and a surface that won’t flood. Backcountry hygiene matters: ...
The Breakdown Sip water consistently throughout the day (roughly 3.5 liters every five hours), always filter or purify water from natural sources, and replenish electrolytes in heat. Budget 3,000 to ...
