Seattle resident John Stamstad is a legendary ultra endurance athlete who arguably established the bikepacking niche.
A significant hallmark of John’s ultra career has been to be the first: He pioneered routes, gear, and techniques that laid the foundation for the recent surge in bikepacking activity.
In this interview clip, John shares gear tips for folks getting into bikepacking.
It must be hell to be the mate of a cycling addict. Things that are hugely important like skinny tires, high tech toys, and the need for speed all threaten our closest relationships.
This isn't a regional ride, but the cycling enthusiast seizes the opportunity to spin whenever it arises, even when the location happens to be the trailing edge of a frontal system strong enough to blow several states on a visit with the Wizard of Oz.
Eugene, OR is a fantastic cycling town and has an amazing pool of potential cycling partners. I feel fortunate about the circle of cycling friends I had while I lived there. We were all able to take advantage of one another's strengths to stay fit, improve our riding skills, and have fun.
Shop with us in person weekends and holidays at our popup on the Burke Gilman Trail in Bothell!
We source directly from small and family-owned businesses in Italy and Europe.
This enables us to sell unique, high-quality fitness attire at reasonable prices.
Get updates about the freshest additions to our inventory: Subscribe, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.