The Post-Gazette's Larry Walsh discusses with local bike shop owners and organizations the preparation and training needed to overnight on a bike.
From the article:
Bike in tune? Body in condition, especially the posterior? Research or visits of trailhead towns completed? No-frills packing list done? Realistic mileage schedule prepared? Up-to-date map in hand?
OK, you're ready to go bike camping.
The experience of hauling what you need to overnight on the trail requires more preparation and training than day-biking.
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