It only took 81 episodes to finally talk about bikepacking... better late than never, right? On this episode, Rob Knapp joins us and chats about what it was like to pick up bikepacking as a racer and how that informs him in how he bikepacks when not trying to come in first.

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Mudslide takes out CA Hwy 1... again.

Thomas a WA state park ranger listener on plugging things in:

  Thanks for the tips for securing your electronics. I've been an LE park ranger for many years, and sadly it's those crimes of opportunity that occur most often.   For hiker-bikers leaving items charging in restrooms or outlets, I'm always happy to provide my business card to them. Placing a card with a badge on it on top of an unattended charging device is somewhat a deterrent. I imagine most officers would oblige this request. And, you never know when you'd need to call us!   The Journal I'm riding the Eastern Express! Sort of. Connelsville to Ohio for sure Maybe to Indiana? Maybe just a loop to Ohio and take the leisurely route back to DC? More to come on next week's episode (the offweek for June will be during the tour). The Interview: Bikepacking adventures with Rob Knapp

Rob is from the (self-described) boonies of Virginia and got into bikepacking through the Allegheny Mountains Loop (and its Extreme sister ride). Since then he's tackled bikepacking racing head on, and is also taking Boy Scouts out on much more sedate versions of his rides.

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