The idea of bikepacking was brought to life by a group of black men traversing the mountains of the Rockies in the 1890s. Yes, you read that right, the Buffalo Soldiers, a group of black soldiers who got their name from natives, were at the beginning of using the bicycle as a long-distance, multi-terrain mode of travel.
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Whether you are new to an area or just got a bike to explore the town you have been living in for years, you are definitely wondering where you should ride and you are not alone. Between studying as a geologist, working as a travel guide and taking on many adventures by bike and foot, I have had to start my local bike route repertoire from scratch too many times to count. I have learned through a lot of trial, and error, what makes a route safest and anxiety-free. I'm also a Virgo ascendant Scorpio so, naturally, I am a perfectionist of every detail. Rest assured, it's super simple to plan a route anywhere once you know where, and how, to look.
How to Plan a Route: On the Road with Alexa
Whether you are new to an area or just got a bike to explore the town you have been living in for years, you are definitely wondering where you should ride and you are not alone. Read further to learn how to plan your own route!
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