After riding bikes for so many years, and specifically riding a bike for 2,800 miles this summer, I feel compelled to share what I know with people that want to know. In the last year, I've come to know a ton of great women in Philadelphia who also cycle and/or want to cycle more. And from this crowd I hear consistent murmurings about saddle pain and riding limitations due to discomfort. So I co-hosted a saddle workshop for women.
Read MoreCheck it out! Bikepackers Magazine published an impressive index of the many bikepacking bags out there. An awesome resource for newbies and veterans alike.
Read MoreHere are some thoughts from eating on the trail, which includes my musings on eating habits during a long tour, pack list of my frequently-carried items, and a few meal ideas.
Read MoreThis post covers every piece of apparel that ended up making the cut for me on the GDMBR. Some had more, some had less. Somehow, it all fit in my anything cages on either side of my fork
Read MoreDo you think that riding the GDMBR was all fun and games? Most of the time, I was thoroughly enthralled by the scenery and the hills. However, I too battled boredom some days. When the trail got a little too monotonous, here are the ways I kept myself sane.
Read MoreAround Helena, Montana, Encompass Films came out to film Jeni and I while riding the GDMBR. It required some extra patience, but came with some snack perks and a campfire. I think they definitely captured the gist of my mission to get more women comfortable with backcountry adventuring and bikepacking. However, if you want the NON truncated explanation of how a generator hub works, holler at me. ;)
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