Bikes for Touring and Bikepacking
A bicycle can take you almost anywhere. Design and construction features make touring and bikepacking bikes better for adventurous riders.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
5 days ago11 min read
Choosing Tires for Gravel Bikes and Bikepacking
Choosing the tire size, tread, and tire pressure affects your comfort and the capabilities of your gravel bike and bikepacking rig.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
6 days ago5 min read
State Bicycle Co. Announces the New TITANIUM All Road Gravel Bike
A titanium gravel bike promises the best ride, plus being light and indestructible. NOW the NEW SBC ALL Road Titanium is also AFFORDABLE!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
7 days ago6 min read
What Is a Gravel Bike? WHY the HUGE Popularity?
What is a gravel bike? Gravel cycling remains largely undefined, which is exactly the point. It’s supposed to be an adventure. Learn more...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 128 min read
Outfitting the Priority 600ADX for Bikepacking Adventures!
This article covers the FIVE main steps to preparing your new Priority 600ADX for bikepacking adventures. No, it's not ready out of the box!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Sep 72 min read
Purchasing a CSC Motorcycle. How to Unpack Your New Motorcycle.
Follow these steps to safely unpack your new CSC Motorcycle. Having a friend help is suggested. Only a few simple tools are required.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 299 min read
Secret Covered Bridge: Motorcycle Camping Gravel Scramble
Overnight, mixed gravel and highway scrambler motorcycle hammock camping trip. Packing tips and meal prep for Sub 24-hour Overnight camps.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 204 min read
Walking Tacos – FAST and EASY to Prepare at Home and On the Road.
Walking tacos are a great meal that is fast to prepare and tasty. Enjoy at home or prepare in advance for camping. Here's the EASY way!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 193 min read
Riding Small Motorcycles Is COOL and SMART | CSC TT250 Enduro
Riding small motorcycles is smart and cool for MANY reasons: fun, safety, economy of operation, lower cost, and a relaxed riding style.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 55 min read
Randy's Favorite Home and Camp Breakfast: Cold-Soaked Oats.
Cold-soaked oats are simple to prepare, nutritious and inexpensive. This breakfast is my favorite at home and in camp, with tasty variations
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Aug 13 min read
DON'T Overthink Camping Meals: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple)
Don't stress over camping meals! But don't eat inadequate or lousy foods you would NEVER touch at home. Learn how to eat WELL and SIMPLY ...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Jul 317 min read
Why I ONLY Ride Scrambler Motorcycles!
The scrambler is the most versatile and economical motorcycle, on and off pavement, for short trips and long tours. Learn the advantages...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
May 178 min read
MORE Reasons Why Riding Small Motorcycles is Smart!
There are MANY reasons why riding small motorcycles is growing in popularity. Saving money, ease of maintenance, maximum FUN, and more...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 156 min read
Outfitting the Bikepacking Bicycle for Adventure! Necessary "Options"!
A bikepacking bicycle requires MANY added parts and accessories before it is ready for your first trip! Many choices need to be made...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Apr 105 min read
What Is "MotorBikePacking"? Want to Ride LIGHTER and FARTHER?
MotorBikePacking is the intersection of motorcycle touring and bikepacking. Smaller cycles, pack lighter, ride FARTHER and MORE OFTEN...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Feb 204 min read
Choosing A Hot Tent Wood Stove
Make the right choice in your hot tent and wood stove. Consider function, weight, and size. Learn from my experience in this article.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Dec 19, 20233 min read
What is S24O? Bikepacking 101, Start Bicycle Touring Close to Home!
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!
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 27, 20236 min read
Why Your New Bike – or NEXT Bike – Should Be a Gravel Bike!
Gravel bikes are the BEST selling category for many reasons: they are fun, versatile, and DOUBLE your riding opportunities.
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 9, 20236 min read
What Happens to Your Body When You Use a Sauna?
The health benefits of the sauna range from improved lung function, lower blood pressure, weight loss, supple skin and many more...
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Randy Reek, The Great Out There
Nov 8, 20233 min read
Wood Stove Heat Shield for Hot Tents
There are many benefits to adding a separate heat shield to the wood stove in your winter camping hot tent or sauna tent. Learn more...
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