bikepacking

What do you all think about a gravel/MTB route for the River to River Trail? I've always wanted to thru-hike the R2R, but it would take me a week or more to do it comfortable. I'm into FKTs. But I could get it done faster on bike, I think. However, many parts of the trail are prohibited by...

Hello outdoor enthusiasts, Combining cycling with camping can make for an incredible adventure. What are the best spots in Southern Illinois for an overnight cycling and camping trip? Share your favorite locations, tips for packing, and experiences. Let’s plan some epic overnight adventures!

CycleWerx is Missouri did some group bikepacking rides recently. How do you feel about group bikepacking in general? Would you like to see more events like this take place? Have you ever participated in a one?

Have any of you done this or plan to do it at all? https://bikepacking.com/routes/little-egypt-river-river/ I think it would be a lot of fun! Break it up in a few days or do and out and back if you can handle the daily mileage.

Who has the best bikepacking bags out there? Or rather who has good but affordable bikepacking bags?

Have you heard of the Mixed SOIL bikepacking routes? https://terrain-mag.com/mixed-soil-gravel-bicycle-route-illinois/ It looks pretty cool! Have any of you done any of them yet? I've hiked most of these areas but never biked them.

Have anyone thought about bikepacking the R2R? Sure, you'd have to change the route up a bit since you can't bike the whole trail. I've always wanted to do this. I'm a hiker and love to hike but I'd rather bikepack the R2R than thru-hike it. I would take less time and to me, it would be more...