Starting tomorrow morning I will be "bikepacking" (it's like backpacking but with a bike) across Michigan over the course of three to four days.
This will be my second year doing this ride. Last year I did it solo and after 3 days I was feeling unmotivated and alone so I opted to throw in the towel early.
This year I was supposed to be traveling with two other cyclists however one had to drop out last week due to a family emergency and the other started flaking out yesterday evening. However this year I'm more than mentally prepared to take this challenge on myself and to successfully complete the entire ride.
The entire route spans 326 miles, riding north to the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Officially I'll be riding from Detroit to Mackinaw City.
You can check in on my progress over the next few days here.
To get myself prepared for this ride, I've obviously been training but I have also been putting a lot of thought and effort into what I need to bring.
Thanks to our friends at Eagles Nest Outfitters, I not only have some great hammock camping gear, but I've also been able to share my bikepacking tips and trips with everyone.
From hydration and snack suggestions to shelter and packing tips, we've got you covered.
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