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Bikepacking is an incredible way to see a lot of country. The trip can be a quick overnighter, or spread over several days. This past year I set a simple goal to bikepack more. I ended up pedaling 700 miles over the course of 7 trips. The year prior I only bikepacked 40 miles – …

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For anyone curious about winter bikepacking, but not quite ready to rough it, there is a perfect solution in Gothic, Colorado. The Maroon Hut, operated by Crested Butte Nordic has been a winter overnight destination for skiers and snowshoers for many  years. Now, thanks to Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association (CBMBA), blessed with US Forest …

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The streets of Santa Marta favela weren’t built for bikes, but try telling that to Filip Polc. Built into the hillsides that overlook the sprawling metropolis of Rio, these suburbs are characterized by steep and super-narrow streets where walking is the only possibility. One favela is Santa Marta, and urban downhiller Filip Polc was keen …

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The streets of Santa Marta favela weren’t built for bikes, but try telling that to Filip Polc. Built into the hillsides that overlook the sprawling metropolis of Rio, these suburbs are characterized by steep and super-narrow streets where walking is the only possibility. One favela is Santa Marta, and urban downhiller Filip Polc was keen …

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Crested Butte is all-in when it comes to fat biking. If the success of the inaugural Fat Bike Worlds (FBW) in 2016 wasn’t convincing, the second edition in 2017 solidifies Crested Butte’s dedication to all things fat. Beyond FBW, there are big ambitions to make Crested Butte a true destination for fat bike aficionados. Since …

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