Prep 01 Route Creation
Key benefit Great route planning results in fun bikepacking. By being able to tailor distance, elevation, terrain and resupply options, you’re more likely to get what you want from the trip.
Kit needed Device to plan on (laptop, iPad, smartphone), planning interface (Komoot, Strava, RidewithGPS, MapMyRide etc), navigation device (Garmin, Wahoo, smartphone), back-up navigation plan (map, second device).
There’s no limit to distance per day, but for leisurely lunch stops and relaxing evenings, you should aim under 100km, especially if you’re hitting the trails.
Think beyond elevation profile as multiple short hills can be more draining than long climbs. When planning, look at the net elevation per 100km, if it’s under 700m, it’s fairly flat, more than 1,000m, be ready for some climbing.
If you’re heading…
