10 things I wish I knew when I started bikepacking I Tips for beginners

[@TheYohtube]

Another good tip is to take a bus, plane or train maybe 500 or1000 miles away and then cycling home, you are surely motivated to get home!

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Or just sell the bike after taking the bus and start a new life lol

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks :)

[@jimbojet8728]

Yes a great idea. Of course, we take the train to the start of our planned routes, don’t we? Then ride the route, or ride home? As you say, it;s motivating to be riding towards home. Every day you’re nearing your destination. Not always possible to be riding home though, but I take the train to my start point anyway. I enjoy doing that.

[@peternewton2200]

I did this for my first bikepacking trip. Just put my bike in a cardboard bike box and left it in a skip at a station near Paris airport.

[@jessicabrown729]

Thank you for your videos. They have a perfect balance of content about cycling and about things like food and nature. So engaging- I feel like I’m also on the adventure.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Wow, thank you so much for your support 🙌🏻🚲 really happy you enjoy the adventures! Happy cycling

[@alanmcfadyen]

Thank you for this video. I have been road biking for many years and just bought a gravel bike (Salsa Cutthroat) to try and do some bike packing. Excited to get started.

[@odetocycling]

I've so realised that I need to get into bike packing. Thanks for sharing your tips

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@giellekefietst3999]

Went bike packing with my Bullitt (cargo bike) last year 🙂 Lots of room for stuff, less suitable for hills. BUT, it was fun and that's what counts! Your tips are great 👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Awesome! cargo bikes a super useful, happy to hear you had a nice trip. Safe adventures 🚲

[@Thomas_2615]

Yes that's briliant

[@bobgabel6497]

Soma Wolverine, I'm in love with it. DT Swiss rims and spokes, Pirelli Cinturato gravel tires. Was using a Surly Modolo bar but switched to cow chippers. Stay strong.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for you comment, sounds like a nice setup :)

[@bobgabel6497]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Surly Moloko bars not Modolo not as versatile as I thought

[@OGillo2001]

what are cow chipper geez, if you don't mind the question?

[@bobgabel6497]

@@OGillo2001 SALSA brand comes in many widths and drops that are flaired. Wider than most.

[@williecollins5833]

Great advice as always,Best wishes for a year full of magic moments x

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :) Glad its helpful

[@zannyz2013]

Excellent points and a fun presentation, thanks!!!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clippingin1593]

Good breakdown & sound advice.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christianBru-y1g]

Trank you , very usefull 10 tips !

[@92mariotta]

I use an emtb for light bikepacking in Pyrenees and my touring bike for longer distances during summer season

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Awesome, the pyrenees are super beautiful! safe adventures 🚲

[@Vincent_fast_Stop]

For now backpack and my trusty bike from the 90s a Peugeot performance 5000 steel Columbus. I recently invested in a used fenix sl ridley, to be continued...

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for your comment :) Cool bikes, safe trips

[@davidalderson7761]

I ALWAYS add in on my bike computer or my phone specific resupply points every so often and add in their opening times too. This just makes it easier to get to them and know their availability. Some distance I do this more and shorter ones I do this less. It just stops the faff of hunting around on the phone app map.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Good tip, thank you

[@davidalderson7761]

@@Buzzalong.cycling I have been using a hammerhead Karoo 2 and a SIM card installed and it’s very easy to add food stops in RWGPS then sync to Karoo in app. I used Karoo 2 on 20,000 km now of ultra distance stuff.

[@bethbramblett9946]

I ride a gravel bike, too. Liv Devote 2 "Be Good Edition"

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

cool :)

[@huwleonard9261]

Which aero bars do you use? And keep up the great videos, they’re always fun to watch.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you 😊 I use the Deda Jet one aerobars

[@povaraioan1650]

You are a very nice person!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@dirk2518]

What is the front bag under your aero bars?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

the Cyclite aero bar bag

[@aureljk]

Great video. I ride a Trek FX 2 2019.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Good choice!

[@aureljk]

@@Buzzalong.cycling thank you 🤗

[@Vincent_fast_Stop]

Hello Sherry, are you interested in a Bicking man race for the new year?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Maybe one day :)

[@tylermohning]

Good Tips

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks :)

[@egalegalegal2176]

Canyon grizl is my bike for unknown terrain bike packing’s. No gear or packages on body is my only rule.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you :)

[@frezh4011]

Luxury biking 😂

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

A bit 😂

[@srenmllerjepsen6137]

What is your areobars called?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

They are the Deda yet 1, i have a video review coming up next about them :)

[@matejcinkole]

Hi, which aerobars are you using?

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank 😊I use the Deda Jet one aerobars

[@jonathanbenn2241]

Most of my trips have been with a Surly Orge.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

:)

[@nztrain024]

❤❤❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

:)

[@ericpmoss]

Wear light colored clothing. It is safer at night, and when you go through very hot sun, it reduces overheating and saves water. Also, skip backpacks - pros use them in 200 mile gravel races, but the pros are tougher than they are smart. Backpacks/bladders overheat you, can’t be filled with energy drink, heat your water and mess with the taste, and put extra stress on your neck, back, and butt. Keep it on your bike. Get a short haircut if you are doing hot weather riding. It makes a big difference, heat-wise, and you can keep clean much easier. Protect your skin with clothes, not sunscreen, which clogs pores and gets disgusting really fast.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thank you so much for the tips :)

[@leslie7922]

Almost 10k subs 🎉

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

🎉

[@alanendurace]

How much and how should i train for a bikepacking trip? this is for me the biggest hindrance really

[@alaefarmestatesllc]

Gotta change ur name to “alanhindurance” lol

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for your comment :) in my case I like to do long rides to prepare for bikepacking trips and build up the distance over time.

[@damonlouis6536]

that suitcase has wheels, just tow it behind you and you can take a ton of stuff

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

yes 😂

[@ridetillidie8090]

Great video! Doesn't hurt you're just all kinds of cute, also. Oh, and that accent! :D Also should mention when choosing your bike (if you don't already have one): the gear-sets! I have a Specialized Roll 3.0 with a Single-8 set, so you won't be doing 25 mph using this gearing! I plan for 6-7 hour days at 10-15 mph which will move me plenty of miles down the road at a casual pace when I depart in March on my around-the-world bicycle (pedal power only!) tour. 50-60 miles a day is plenty! But if you're one of those who needs to be back at a job or hasn't sold everything and doesn't plan on ever coming back, you might want to think about 18-24 speed gear sets, so you can travel at higher speeds, again, as you mentioned, depending on your level of fitness. As I'm going on a never-ending journey, I have front and rear racks, frame bags and handlebar bags (no panniers). I'm carrying a light 2-person tent AND a severe-weather hammock as I'll be doing a lot of camping and if it's raining, better to be off the ground! So my kit is around 40 lbs of gear. I'm going to be following the Ryan Van Duzer eating regimen when I'm on the road: beans, tortillas, peanut butter and chocolate spread (with energy bars) and the occasional truck stop hotdog! Also using Warm Showers for the occasional break! Oh, and maybe, on those multi-nation trips, check into travel health insurance! Stay safe!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you for your comment :) good point !Thats a good set up, planning to try hammock one day, is it comfortable? Safe rides

[@ridetillidie8090]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Very comfortable! Mine also has a large rain cover and is really good even in a deluge or bad thunderstorm! Plus, up off the ground when it's really pouring is a good thing! :D Stay safe!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

@@ridetillidie8090 Thanks, sounds good :) can you give me the name of the hammock? I might try it

[@ridetillidie8090]

@@Buzzalong.cycling Hey! It's "Easthills Outdoors Jungle Explorer," 118" x 79" DOUBLE Camping Hammock. $65 on Amazon! I've seen people have trouble with this setup but I've used mine 5 times already with no issues. The fly is indestructible!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

@@ridetillidie8090 Thank you :) will see if I can get it

[@noonenoone5748]

👍 subbed

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

:)

[@SynergyProduction1]

I used gravel bike moots route 45

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for your comment gravel bike is really good choice🚲

[@happybiker365]

What should I eat ? Better to avoid too much sugar and stay with healthy food.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

yes ^^

[@grahambonner508]

I use an old Post office bike.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Waoo :)

[@sophannatim5804]

i love you 😍😍😍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

:)

[@lkb3rd]

The thumbnail haha

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

😂

[@weiwei1808]

赞👍

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

:)

[@wordpress4373]

what is the visibility strap? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV6YqGiCi897gas

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks :) this is the visibility strap is the M-WAVE Sash Illu triangle vest. You can find the link and review of the strap in my video below kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2qsmotoaphgfsU

[@Wlodek1410]

thumb up

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks :)

[@alexmur5751]

que bealla

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks :)

[@wobblywheeler6682]

Your fuelling is atrocious! 😮 No wonder you bonk and are constantly tired. 😞

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

😂

[@rechtschreib-exorzist8936]

Ha!!! Please compare like myself in the moment with big eyes YOURself at 07:56 with the thumbnail of 'Clannad - Who Knows (where the time goes)' !! Yeah - so that´s maybe your look about 40 years in future! :D (well, you maybe should know, that she´s my favourite female musician ;-)) Enjoy listen as i did watching your nice vid - i also subscribed! :-) Greetings from Berlin!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks for watching and your support :) planning a bike trip to Berlin one day

[@charlenebalmoresgabatin9973]

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[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thanks