XWA 2024: Grand Depart Parting Thoughts
May 29, 2024Keri, Annie, and Aune share some “parting thoughts” from the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event Grand Depart.
XWA 2024: Jeff Schwartz
May 29, 2024At the 2024 Cross Washington Grand Depart, Jeff Schwartz, an experienced bikepacker, discusses his plans for nutrition, sleep, and overall goals.
XWA 2024: Tom Sumter & Roger Burton
May 26, 2024Tom Sumter and Roger Burton are Seattle-area gravel cycling buddies and activists who are constantly exploring and creating new gravel and dirt routes in the PNW. In this conversation they ...
XWA 2024: Jason Matthews
May 26, 2024XWA 2024 was Jason Matthews’ fifth attempt on the Cross Washington bikepacking route. Jason simply enjoys riding the bike, and connecting with the XWA community. He is currently dedicating his ...
XWA 2024: Chris Gerard
May 25, 2024XWA 2024 is Chris Gerard’s second attempt on the Cross Washington bikepacking route. In this conversation he discusses the soundtrack for his rides, his sleeping plan, nutrition, and hydration.
XWA 2024: Chad McCammon
May 24, 2024Cross Washington Bikepacking 2024 was Chad McCammon’s third attempt, and his second successful XWA finish. In this conversation he contemplates doing a “yo-yo”–that is returning to the La Push start ...
XWA 2024: Vicky Spring & Tom Kirkendall
May 24, 2024At the 2024 Grand Depart, Vicky Spring and Tom Kirkendall, experienced bicycle tourers, discuss their plan to ride the Cross Washington route as a team.
XWA 2024: Troy Hopwood
May 23, 2024Troy Hopwood, developer of the Cross-Washington Bikepacking Route, aka “XWA,” discusses the history of the route, and is joined by Annie Bilotta and Keri Bergere to dig into the topic ...
XWA 2024: Linda Gryczan–“Gray Heads Love Dirt”
May 22, 2024Seventy year-old Linda Gryczan, who has been bicycle touring since she was fifteen, shares her excitement about experiencing Washington state via bike on trails and dirt roads.