Author / Robin Patijn
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NYE Camping – Farawayistan does Good Night 2022
For a lot of cyclists, the last week of December marks the annual Festive 500 challenge. Cycling enthusiasts attempt to ride a total of 500 kilometers between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve in a challenge. We also intended to saddle up and power through the 500 kilometers, like we did last year. However, a… -
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Farawayistan x Gestalten – Grand Bikepacking Journeys
Print is cool! So it’s always nice when a new bikepacking magazine or book is released. Earlier this week Gestalten’s latest book ‘Grand Bikepacking Journeys’ dropped on our doormat. And the fact that two of our stories were included made us pretty proud. Stefan Amato, creator of Pannier, asked us a while back if he… -
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Bikepacking Routes Sweden – Söderåsen and Hallandsåsen
For this Swedish Bikepacking Route (more here and here), we share our micro-adventure bikepacking Söderåsen and Hallandsåsen. Should you travel to Sweden especially to ride this route? Probably not. But if you're looking for a bikepacking route near Malmö and Copenhagen, definitely keep on reading. The western part along the coast of Skåne isn’t exactly… -
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Bikepacking the Banvallsleden with Dad
My father is the one who inspired me to take up cycling. Every year, we took a trip to a popular cycling destination. We traveled to Mallorca, Girona, and Flanders. This year, we chose bikepacking the Banvallsleden in Sweden. Perhaps you recall the family bikepacking journey down Denmark’s Haervejen last year. A few weeks ago… -
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Farawayistan does Trans Balkan Race
It is almost race day. Our very first ultra bikepacking race, the Trans Balkan Race starts June 3rd at 8am sharp. We will cross four former Yugoslavian countries and cover 1.356 kilometres and 26.680 meters of elevation in the short period of 10 days. We have trained for months, studied every meter of the route meticulously… -
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Winter bikepacking – A photo report plus 5 tips to help you survive the cold
Winter bikepacking takes a special breed of cyclist. You have to be willing to embrace the cold winds and snow. Yes, it can be cold. Very cold. But if you prepare, it can also be a liberating experience when the rest of the world is stuck indoors. Here are five tips to help you survive… -
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N+1 – Mason InSearchOf, a bikepacking dream bike
Our latest addition to the bike park, The Mason InSearchOf has quickly proven to become the talk of the town. And the trails! This rigid steel drop bar mountain bike made for bikepacking catches everyone’s eye with its oversized tires and sleek look. But why a new bike? Well, why not! Simply following the rule… -
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Bikepacking videos – Part III
It's getting chilly outside. Winter is rapidly approaching, we already went past the end of daylight saving last weekend. While some of you may be diehard bikepackers who prepare to go out in the snow and frigid temps, this may be the off-season for others. Wintertime, though, means relaxing with a hot chocolate in front… -
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Lightweight bikepacking set-up – 3 day bikepacking trip in spring
Every trip we take our bikepacking set-up gets lighter, and we manage to slim down our lightweight bikepacking set-up. After experiencing how hard it was to push a heavily loaded touring bike through mountainous terrain, we turned saving grams into an art form. Here is what we brought for a three-day bikepacking trip. When the… -
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Komoot Bikepacking Collections – Part II
When it comes to travel, 2021 didn’t really have a promising start. But we keep on hoping for better days. And in the meantime, we'll simply have to get our dose of wanderlust differently. That's why we present to you another five inspirational bikepacking adventures across the globe on komoot. This time we’ll virtually take…
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