Bikepacking the Riesling River Banks of Germany
I traveled to Germany to explore the Riesling country on a bike with my dad. Trip was packed with flat roads, steep hills, and tasty wines.
I traveled to Germany to explore the Riesling country on a bike with my dad. Trip was packed with flat roads, steep hills, and tasty wines.
About three years ago I decided to go on an 800 km (500 mi.) bike touring trip across Spain, completing the trail called Camino de Santiago (French Way). When I broke the news to my dad, I was surprised to hear his reaction: “I’m going with you!”. What followed, was a great father and son adventure.
Learn how to plan a bikepacking route using free maps and free apps. While there are many cycling-specific GPS units in the market, one non-cycling specific unit is the golden standard in bikepacking navigation. The Garmin eTrex series GPS units check all the boxes when it comes to usability and reliability.
Navigating in the outdoors is not rocket science. Here are a five bikepacking navigation tips on how to stay on track while getting lost but not being lost.
Scotland’s Highland is rugged and sublime. I spent 7 days bikepacking in Scotland, pedaling from Aberdeen to Ullapool (390 km) and exploring the tastes of a new breed of Scottish breweries.
Camino de Santiago, also referred to in English as St. James Way, is the denomination given to any pilgrimage route that ends in Santiago de Compostela in Spain. One of the most traveled Camino routes is the French Way (Camino Francés in Spanish), this route traditionally starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France. The Camino started as a religious enterprise centuries ago...