Bikepacking 101 – your complete guide to adventure by bike
If you’ve indulged in the world of cycling long enough, you’ve definitely come across the term ‘bikepacking’ enough times. But what actually is it? Here’s your ultimate Bikepacking 101.
Vedangi Kulkarni
Last update: 2025-12-01
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About the authorVedangi Kulkarni
Discover the inspiring story of Vedangi Kulkarni, the youngest woman to cycle around the world solo and unsupported. This adventure-loving endurance athlete, public speaker, and writer is also a business owner and expedition manager. When she's not exploring the world, she's diving into philosophical and nature writing books or researching the Arctic.
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