A Guide to Bikepacking + Missouri Bikepacking routes - Velotric

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Bikepacking combines the freedom of riding with the pleasure of wild camping. It’s a truly unique way to experience the great outdoors. A well-planned bikepacking adventure is a distinctive and fulfilling experience, regardless of whether or not you’re an experienced cyclist.

This guide provides research-backed information and tips for enjoying a successful bikepacking adventure, including advice about preparing for inclement weather, loading your bike optimally, packing appropriate equipment, and more. Read on to learn about bikepacking and discover tips and tricks for a fantastic ride.

What is bikepacking?

Bikepacking is a form of long-distance cycling where cyclists travel with all their gear on their bikes, combining elements of both cycling and backpacking. With its origins in mountain biking and bicycle touring, bikepacking has become a popular way to explore off-road terrain and backcountry trails. Electric bikes, such as fat tire, hunting, or mountain e-bikes, are especially useful for bikepacking trips.

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A Guide to Bikepacking + Missouri Bikepacking routes - Velotric

MoBikeFed comment: This is a pretty good outline of everything you need to get started bikepacking.

For some routes and trips to explore in Missouri, check out these pages:

https://mobikefed.org/missouri-gravel-grinding-bikepacking-bicycle-route...

https://mobikefed.org/missouri-bicycle-and-touring-routes