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XWA 2024: Robin Smith @ Snoqualmie Pass

XWA 2024: Robin Smith @ Snoqualmie Pass

June 6, 2024

On day four of the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event, John Stamstad and I chatted with Robin Smith east of Snoqualmie Pass. Robin talked us through some of his gear ...

XWA 2024: Dave Bryan @ Snoqualmie Pass

XWA 2024: Dave Bryan @ Snoqualmie Pass

June 4, 2024

On day four of the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event, John Stamstad and David Longdon chatted with Dave Bryan east of Snoqualmie Pass.

XWA 2024: Chris Gerard @ Snoqualmie Pass

XWA 2024: Chris Gerard @ Snoqualmie Pass

June 2, 2024

On day four of the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event, John Stamstad and David Longdon chatted with a shivering and hungry Chris Gerard east of Snoqualmie Pass.

XWA 2024: Gideon Garcia @ Snoqualmie Pass

XWA 2024: Gideon Garcia @ Snoqualmie Pass

May 31, 2024

On day four of the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event, John Stamstad and David Longdon chatted with Gideon Garcia east of Snoqualmie Pass.

XWA 2024: Grand Depart Parting Thoughts

XWA 2024: Grand Depart Parting Thoughts

May 29, 2024

Keri, Annie, and Aune share some “parting thoughts” from the 2024 Cross Washington bikepacking event Grand Depart.

XWA 2024: Jeff Schwartz

XWA 2024: Jeff Schwartz

May 29, 2024

At 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

XWA 2024: Tom Sumter & Roger Burton

May 26, 2024

Tom 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

XWA 2024: Jason Matthews

May 26, 2024

XWA 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

XWA 2024: Chris Gerard

May 25, 2024

XWA 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.