The Mercier Kilo GRX gravel bike is my choice for rural area roads and Rail Trail riding. It is also perfect for light and fast bikepacking. Read the review and the modifications to ready this gravel bike for varied adventures.

My riding styles require a hybrid bike for gravel roads and lite bikepacking. This article details the process of building this versatile bike for the varied conditions and the few updates after a year of varied riding.

My idea of FUN is #bikepacking on lightly traveled gravel roads, away from the tourist traffic, through scenic northern and central Wisconsin! Learn about the gravel bike, my preparation, and hammock camping overnight on this adventure!

Stoveless cold soaked meals are a staple of thru hikers who are weight-conscious. But there are many other benefits of stoveless "cooking" for other backcountry campers.

My riding styles require a hybrid bike for gravel roads and lite bikepacking. This article details the process of building this versatile bike for the varied conditions, day rides, and extended bikepacking tours.

Need additional mounts for water bottles or bikepacking gear? Learn how to securely add bottle cage mounts to the frame or fork of your bike.

Full review of the Pirelli Cinturato tires for gravel biking and bikepacking, including tubeless conversion tips!

A bicycle can take you almost anywhere. Design and construction features make touring and bikepacking bikes better for adventurous riders.

Choosing the tire size, tread, and tire pressure affects your comfort and the capabilities of your gravel bike and bikepacking rig.

What is a gravel bike? Gravel cycling remains largely undefined, which is exactly the point. It’s supposed to be an adventure. Learn more...

Cold-soaked oats are simple to prepare, nutritious and inexpensive. This breakfast is my favorite at home and in camp, with tasty variations

Maple Syrup Energy Shots are a healthy and handy source of energy. They contain 100% natural, pure, vegan, paleo Wisconsin maple syrup.

A 156-mile Wisconsin gravel bikepacking loop from the farm country to the national forest. Hammock camping in the cool, Spring rains.

Central and northern Wisconsin has thousands of miles of prime gravel roads for bikepacking. This report covers three days of soggy riding.

A bikepacking bicycle requires MANY added parts and accessories before it is ready for your first trip! Many choices need to be made...

Beginning bicycle touring? Don't be intimidated by MEGA trips. Start close to home and enjoy a Sub-24 hour Overnight. Enjoy S24O bike tours!

Gravel bikes are the BEST selling category for many reasons: they are fun, versatile, and DOUBLE your riding opportunities.

There are many benefits when you convert your bike tires to tubeless. But there are also many potential problems in the process. Here's how:

The BEST camping and hammock tarp provides maximum protection, versatility, and is ultralight. This article describes Randy's choice.