Planning Routes Big and Small
This time of year, my mind wanders like a bikepacking route with no flow. It goes here, then there, trying to include everything, but not really amounting to anything. Put another way: I’m in the early stages of planning, scheming and looking ahead to days of open roads and trails. What else is there for a cyclist in midwinter, apart from the trainer and the cross-country skis? The idea of a bikepacking route having its own type of flow is in Christina Palassio’s feature, “Explore Better.” Like many interesting ideas, it feels obvious, but also insightful when it’s presented to you. Of course a good bikepacking route should have a flow to it. There should be variety in terrain and sights. I realized that I plan my road rides with a…