When Tim posed about doing a bid dumb ride in the Swell Easter weekend, we couldn’t say no. I’ve ridden in the Swell once before during the Utah Mixed Epic and have been wanting to go back since. The weird rock formations, interesting canyons, and engaging riding had me excited about this area. Since I… Read More »Easter Weekend in the Swell The post Easter Weekend in the Swell first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

Gear Video Katie made a video about her AZT bikepacking gear setup. The range of temperatures, rugged terrain, and Grand Canyon portage makes the AZT a unique bikepacking trip to pack for. Check out Katie’s video on Chumba’s YouTube channel to learn about her bike, what she carried, and how it worked out for her.… Read More »Katie’s AZT Bikepacking Gear The post Katie’s AZT Bikepacking Gear first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

This summer, we took a month away from making bags to go on our own bikepacking adventure in Scotland. After being inspired by Annie Le (who lives in the Scottish Highlands) when she visited Arizona last fall, we decided to sign up for the Highland Trail 550 bikepacking race and make the trip across the… Read More »Bikepacking in Scotland – Highland Trail Videos and Gear The post Bikepacking in Scotland – Highland Trail Videos and Gear first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

One of our favorite places to plant the Dispersed van is Moab, Utah. It’s hard to wait for winter to end and spring to emerge before we head toward the mountain bike mecca and surrounding canyonlands. The amazing riding and endless outdoor opportunities are no secret, and we often find friends to adventure with whenever… Read More »Hey Joe! The post Hey Joe! first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

My 2022 Bikepacking Triple Crown Challenge cumulative stats: (TD, CTR, AZTR) “The triple crown challenge was dreamed up by bikepacker David Goldberg in 2012. It is to complete the three classic dirt bikepacking events in one calendar year: The Arizona Trail 750, Tour Divide and The Colorado Trail Race. This is a huge undertaking, both… Read More »Thoughts on the Bikepacking Triple Crown Challenge The post Thoughts on the Bikepacking Triple Crown Challenge first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

Looking to break in her new fat bike this winter, Katie set out on the notoriously sandy Mojave Road. Historically a Native American trade route, a 140-mile portion of the route was popularized in the off-roading community in the 1980s. Loaded up with eight liters of water, 5,000 calories, and extra layers for the cold,… Read More »Sand and Snow on the Mojave Road The post Sand and Snow on the Mojave Road first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

Arizona: the van-dweller’s winter paradise. The mild temperatures and endless riding opportunities make living here easy during the darkest months of the year. One of the major challenges of van-life is abiding by camping limits. Most places require that campers move every two weeks. When it’s time to pack up our living space and workshop… Read More »A Dispersed Commute (video) The post A Dispersed Commute (video) first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

We were recently featured on bikegeardatabase.com, showcasing our tiny van-based workshop. Check out the link to read more about what it’s like operating a business out of our van, our perspectives on bikepack racing as testing, and some of our favorite places to ride bikes. The post Bike Gear Database Article first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

Here’s a deep dive into the gear I used on the Triple Crown Challenge this year. Most of my gear was the same for these races, but they each have unique characteristics that warranted changes. *These are the setups that worked for me. You may want more or less gear depending on how cold you… Read More »Triple Crown Gear List The post Triple Crown Gear List first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more

This spring, Andrew and I had the opportunity to travel to Austin, TX to pick up Andrew’s new titanium Sendero and meet the Chumba crew. Vince, Michelle, and their daughter, Charlotte, one of the amazing families behind Chumba hosted us in Austin. Vince took us on a chunky mountain bike ride on some of his… Read More »Team Chumba Bikepacking in Big Bend The post Team Chumba Bikepacking in Big Bend first appeared on Dispersed Bikepacking ..read more