Registration for the second annual Bikepacking Summit opens today! Sign up for a weekend of clinics, group rides, and so much more from September 14th – 16th in Gunnison, Colorado… it’s going to be good!

From today until September 7th, registration is open for the 2018 Bikepacking Summit to be held from September 14th – 16th in Gunnison, Colorado. It’s gearing up to be a pretty awesome event—don’t miss out! Check out the itinerary below and make your way over to the bikepackingsummit.com to get signed up.

We aim to create a passion-fueled weekend full of discussion, learning, and general bikepacking camaraderie in the cycling-friendly town of Gunnison, Colorado.

PRE-EVENT | THURSDAY SEPT. 13 – FRIDAY SEPT. 14

Overnighter at Hartman Rocks – (open to the public) 2:00pm

  • 2:00pm start
  • Gunnison > Hartman Rocks > Gunnison
  • 16 – 20 mile round trip
  • Gravel and mountain bike route options
  • Bring camping gear, cook gear, food and beverages
  • We will provide firewood
  • We are simply out to ride, laugh, sleep under the stars and enjoy each others company

DAY ONE | FRIDAY SEPT. 14

  • Meet + Greet– 5:00pm
  • Welcome – 6:30pm
  • Panel: Kick-off Discussion – 6:45pm
  • After Party in Downtown Gunnison – 8:30pm

DAY TWO | SATURDAY SEPT. 15

  • Leisurely Breakfast at South Main – 7:00am
  • A Perspective of the Past, Present and Future with Kurt Refsnider –  8:00am 
  • The Science of Bikepacking with Billy Rice – 9:15am
  • Group Ride followed by Self-Care for Bikepackers with Scott Pauker – 10:45am
  • Lunch at South Main – 1:00pm
  • Panel: Bikepacking Bubble – Building a Foundation for Our Sport – 2:00pm
  • Beyond the Border: Bikepacking Internationally with Scott Pauker – 3:30pm
  • What Makes an Adventure Bike an Adventure Bike? – 4:45pm
  • Break for Dinner – 6:00pm
  • Bikepacking Repair Kit – An Interactive Demonstration – 7:00pm
  • Bon Fire + Drink Beer + Mingling at South Main – 8:15pm – 11:00pm

DAY THREE | SUNDAY SEPT. 16

  • Leisurely Breakfast at South Main – 7:00am
  • The Public Lands – Bikepacker Connection with Kaitlyn Boyle – 8:00am 
  • Building A Bike Route in Your Backyard with Jonathan Houck – 10:30am
  • Group Ride followed by Self-Care for Bikepackers with Scott Pauker – 11:00pm
  • Lunch at South Main – 1:00pm
  • Bikepacking Textiles and What Is Best For You with Greg Hardy – 2:00pm
  • 5 Methods of Navigation and How To Use Them – 4:30pm
  • Panel: Bikepacking – A Transformative Experience –  3:15pm
  • Farewell + Raffle – 5:45pm

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