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Across the Iron Range: Biking the Mesabi Trail

Last year, I planned a three-day bikepacking trip on the Mesabi Trail in Northeastern Minnesota. Torrential rains created major sinkholes along the trail, forcing us to cancel the trip. The trail remained on my radar, and planning began in early 2026—this time, the group wanted to make it a five-day trip, with out-and-back segments eachContinue reading “Across the Iron Range: Biking the Mesabi Trail”

From Pittsburgh to Harpers Ferry: My GAP and C&O Trail Adventure

For three years, the famous Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) and the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath have been on my radar. From Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., hundreds of miles of car-free riding, I hemmed and hawed over planning my own bikepacking adventure. Go solo? Book a tour outfitter? Some hybrid? I spent an embarrassingContinue reading “From Pittsburgh to Harpers Ferry: My GAP and C&O Trail Adventure”

Unlocking the Adventure: Your Ultimate Guide to Bikepacking

Are you ready to hop on your bike and venture into the great outdoors? Bikepacking might just be the adventure you’ve been seeking! I recently moderated a virtual panel discussion, “Unlocking the Adventure: Your Ultimate Guide to Bikepacking,” which was a resounding success. I’m excited to share the highlights with you. Whether you missed itContinue reading “Unlocking the Adventure: Your Ultimate Guide to Bikepacking”