Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

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For all the pedal pushers out there that love long distance cycling. There are no gear requirements and no 'minimum distances' here.

Have you ridden for a cheeky overnighter or a 3 year global trek? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got panniers, bikepacking bags or just a backpack with the essentials? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

Have you got the latest in carbon engineering or your dads old 10 speed from the 70's? Doesn't matter, you're welcome here.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

And if roll in your sleep you might either pull the tarp and pull the bike on you, or hit the bike (that falls on you).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yeah. If this was the only way to set up my tent then I'd have gone without it. It's creating worse problems that it solves. Even being on the correct side of the wall in the background is more cover.

But, I don't want to be a dick and not state the positives. The OP is learning in peak summer. They probably won't suffer much more than a cold night. And, they've a bike that greatly increases chances of success if seeking the safety of civilization. This is a significantly safer way to learn than what I did.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You know I did it because I wanted to try it. I may end up with different set up when I will mess with it a little.

Yeah and the wall in the background looks like this from the other side.