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BIKEPACKING 2024

inspired by some very cool and very foolish pals, i set myself a goal in 2024 to go for an overnight bikepacking trip once in every month.

here's some pictures and stories from all of these little trips!!!!

January: Ashfield MA -> Hawley MA

started the year silly with a bikepacking trip in a blizzard.

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it wasn't SUPPOSED to snow!!  but it did.

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we really got dumped on, were very cold, and took a lot longer than we expected with the weather.  the roads were completely covered in snow, and the one section of off road riding we had was really off road walking.

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we arrived at our cabin for the night and got the wood stove ripping and thawed.  we ate lots of food and played a game and were so cozy and happy to have made it!

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the ride back was gorgeous, cold, and uneventful after our crazy day out.

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February: Northampton MA -> Cummington MA

February was a deliciously uneventful trip after the ridulousenss that was January's trip.  Gorgeous days and trails welcomed us on this perfect little loop from Northampton to Cummington.

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January: Ashfield MA -> Hawley MA

started the year silly with a bikepacking trip in a blizzard.

​

it wasn't SUPPOSED to snow!!  but it did.

​

we really got dumped on, were very cold, and took a lot longer than we expected with the weather.  the roads were completely covered in snow, and the one section of off road riding we had was really off road walking.

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we arrived at our cabin for the night and got the wood stove ripping and thawed.  we ate lots of food and played a game and were so cozy and happy to have made it!

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the ride back was gorgeous, cold, and uneventful after our crazy day out.

March: Greenfield MA -> Warwick MA

March was our first time sleeping outside for the year.  We rode up to Mt. Grace on a gorgeous day, treated to some beautiful roads and bridges, great sights, and some extremely steep hills. 

 

We were also treated to some very silly unmaintained off road sections, including a stream crossing with absolutely freezing ice water.  Leigh and I decided to go barefoot through it carrying our heavy bikes.  this may sound very stupid but it was actually smart.

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April: Greenfield MA -> Westminster VT

April was a celebratory trip! Our longest of the year, we had the biggest group yet - celebrating birthdays and me quitting my job!

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Our route was another gorgeous adventure, ending with a super fun challenging climb up a mountain to a cabin!  David brought his hatchet and folding saw, and we had a cozy fire going all night.  I had just gotten a new tent, so I brought it on its maiden voyage and slept outside!

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