Bikepacking has really taken off in the UK over the last year or so, but it’s been around for a long time. Some people will say bikepacking is an off-road trip on a mountain bike, taken over multiple days, while others use the term to refer to any multi-day trip where a bike is your main means of transportation. Either way, you carry everything you need with you.
Bikepacking appeals to both serious and casual riders. It’s not competitive in the same way racing is, and it can be as intense or as leisurely as you like. You ride at your own pace and choose your route.
Traditionally, the idea is you’re self-sufficient and camp each night, pitching your tent at a campsite or wherever wild camping is permitted. But other riders may prefer to stop at hostels, B&Bs, or hotels.
Whatever you decide to do, it’s the sense of freedom you’ll enjoy the most.
