Dogs, Blogs, and Bike Cogs

I discovered bikepacking because I had a distaste for hiking (sorry, Pop). I liked being outside, exploring trails, and camping, but the hiking part was slow, tedious, and barely felt like you got anywhere.

If you’re a loyal follower of the Pedaling4Pups blog, by now, I’ve definitely got you planning your first bikepacking adventure. Or, maybe you’ve stumbled upon this post from afar, and are looking for a bikepacking gear checklist from a complete stranger. Kudos to you – but, I’d recommend checking out the rest of the site before you sign up for my misadventures.

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Drum roll, please! 

 

Introducing the new and improved Pedaling4Pups! 

It's been a while since I shared my exploits trekking down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. We climbed mountains together, fought off bears together, and even shared our deepest darkest secrets, well, I did at least -- but you get the point.

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One question that a lot of voices — both inside and outside of my head — have asked me is, "how do you get a mountain bike from rural New Hampshire to even-more-rural, Banff?