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Bikepacking the XWA… Again (Video)
In their latest video, Chris Wilson and his riding buddy Rob set out on their first grand depart, tackling the Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route (XWA) for the second time. Watch the 40-minute video documenting their ride and find a few photos from the route here…
Photos and video by Chris Wilson
The Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route (XWA) is a 720-mile, mostly off-road, linear route that runs from the Pacific Ocean to the Idaho border. Chris Wilson and Rob rode it back in 2019 on their own and mentioned that it was a life-changing trip and a route that ultimately sealed their commitment to bikepacking. Because of that, they wanted to ride the XWA again in 2024, this time participating in the grand depart. This year’s group-ride event saw nearly 50 participants, and Chris made the following video to document the journey. Watch it below, and scroll down to learn more about the route and see a few photos Chris sent over.
Special thanks to Troy Hopwood for creating this route and for all the work involved in organizing these grand departs!
The Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Route (XWA) is a 690-mile bikepacking route from the Pacific Ocean to the Washington/Idaho border. The route features a mix of singletrack, dirt roads, and a bit of pavement as it crosses the Evergreen State passing through an incredibly diverse array of landscapes and terrain. Find the route guide here.Further Reading
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