Custom Rockgeist Frame Bags for Route Creators!
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We’re excited to announce that route creators who publish overnighters in our bikepacking route network this season will also receive a custom frame bag from our friends at Rockgeist! Learn more about this promotion and how you can get involved here…
We’re stoked to announce a new partnership with Rockgeist, one of our favorite bag makers, to help support the Local Overnighter Project—a match that couldn’t be more fitting. We take pride in managing the first and most comprehensive network of bikepacking routes in the world. Six years ago, we launched the Local Overnighter Project with the aim of expanding our network and inviting more route creators with extensive knowledge of their own surroundings to join us, placing an emphasis on local knowledge and sustainable, approachable, backyard-centric adventures. Since then, we’ve published more 150 new overnighters, but our ultimate goal of providing a complete library of accessible one-night route options for folks to download and follow from nearly any relevant town or city worldwide—in regions such as the United States, UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand—remains distant. We need your input now more than ever to make this happen.
While they may be modest in length, well-crafted overnighter routes hold significant importance compared to epic cross-continent journeys. They serve as an entry point for those who are intrigued by bikepacking but not yet ready to tackle an extensive trip. By increasing the availability of short and approachable routes, we aim to make bikepacking more accessible, offering options that allow riders to embark on quick adventures without venturing far from home. Moreover, a quality overnighter route serves as an ideal “reset button” for people balancing busy schedules.
To enrich our map and broaden riding opportunities for all, we’ve collaborated with Rockgeist this year to offer an enticing premium: a custom made frame bag for your bike! Nobody makes better frame bags that Rockgeist; we’ve used them on countless trips, and the craftsmanship and attention to detail are unparalleled. Our hope is that this bonus will inspire you to share your finest local overnighter routes and encourage others to craft captivating overnighters in areas where route options are still limited. Read on for tips and route submission information below.
How it Works
Anyone who submits an overnighter that is vetted and accepted to be published in our network after this promo has started this year will be eligible for a custom frame bag made by Rockgeist plus $100 cash from us. There are some restrictions, however. First off, we don’t accept all route entries. You can find several guidelines and notes on what makes a good route below. Second, the custom frame bag is only available for US-based contributors; this is due to high VAT and shipping costs, which ultimately don’t make it worthwhile. However, route creators outside of the US will get $150 cash in place of the bag, for $250 total, which you can use to purchase a frame bag from a maker close to you (or anything else you might need). Also, frame bags are limited to single-zipper designs; add-ons and Fiber Flight fabrics will incur additional charges. You can find details about Rockgeist’s offerings here.
Tips & Rules (Is your route a good fit?)
There’s an art to creating the ideal overnighter route. It’s about balancing challenges and rewards and finding the perfect rest stops and campsites along the way. What makes it special? Scenic campsites, places to eat, breweries, epic trails, fun descents, and cultural/historical places of interest, to name a few. Maybe there are hot springs or swimming holes in the middle. Take into account these tips and rules:
Route Length
Types of Routes
Create a Rhythm
Use Cycling-Friendly Byways
Find a Good Campsite
Watch the Resupply Points
Keep It Legal
Consider Where It Starts And Ends
Public Lands and Conservation
Plan, Ride, Repeat
Route Photography
Please be aware that supplies are limited for this promotion, so we reserve the right to make changes as and when needed.
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