# Bike Packing **URL:** https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/c/ride/bike-packing/13.md [Latest](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/tags.md) --- ## [About the Bike Packing category](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/about-the-bike-packing-category/26)
**Author:** [@tcauduro](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/tcauduro)\ **Replies:** 0
Bike packing is the new hiking. Pack your bike and head out for a weekend adventure. --- ## [Bikepacking Trip(s) 2027 (Overnighter & 4 day)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-trip-s-2027-overnighter-4-day/10460)
**Author:** [@emily.lloyd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/emily.lloyd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 13:27 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-trip-s-2027-overnighter-4-day/10460 "2026-09-04T13:27:00Z")
Hi All. We have held several bikepacking trips now with the club in 2024 and 2026. Five of us went in 2023 and we had up to ten people cycling with the group in 2026. I am posting once again to see if there is interest i… --- ## [Bikepacking Adventure 2026](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-adventure-2026/9553)
**Author:** [@emily.lloyd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/emily.lloyd)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 13:18 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-adventure-2026/9553 "2026-09-04T13:18:42Z")
Posting to see interest in a Bikepacking Adventure to the Huron Coast this summer. I had interest last year from a number of people @carlsberg @sholota @GeoffS @hugoperezcano. Let me know if you are still interested and … --- ## [BikePacking Trip in June 2025](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-trip-in-june-2025/8024)
**Author:** [@emily.lloyd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/emily.lloyd)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2025 18:18 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-trip-in-june-2025/8024 "2025-07-21T18:18:31Z")
Hey Fellow WCC Riders! Im interested in hosting another group bikepacking trip this year. Last year we had a great time with 5 of us going to the Wildwood Conservation area in early July. We talked bikes and explored so… --- ## [Fully supported Cuba tours](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/fully-supported-cuba-tours/5805)
**Author:** [@bdoberst](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/bdoberst)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2025 19:14 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/fully-supported-cuba-tours/5805 "2025-01-06T19:14:06Z")
I just wanted to mention this company that runs fully supported bike tours in Cuba. I was hoping to go in February 2024, but work travel has interfered and I’ll have to postpone until 2025. Here’s some info from founder… --- ## [Interest in a Bike packing Adventure to Wildwood Conservation Area](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/interest-in-a-bike-packing-adventure-to-wildwood-conservation-area/6259)
**Author:** [@emily.lloyd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/emily.lloyd)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2024 12:59 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/interest-in-a-bike-packing-adventure-to-wildwood-conservation-area/6259 "2024-07-12T12:59:40Z")
Calling all Bike & Camp Adventurers! I am gauging interest in a weekend Bike packing adventure to Wildwood Conservation Area in July (looking at July 12-14 but open to other dates). I have been before and its a really l… --- ## [BT700 Riders](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bt700-riders/2635)
**Author:** [@mrafuse](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mrafuse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 June 2022 09:46 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bt700-riders/2635 "2022-06-16T09:46:16Z")
Hey all! Just wondering if anyone else is planning to do the BT700 this year. It’d be cool to see who else is taking part! Furthermore, me and my friend are planning to do it in ~5 days. If anyone would like to ride all… --- ## [BT 700 Grand Depart Morning Ride](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bt-700-grand-depart-morning-ride/2618)
**Author:** [@mkadey](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mkadey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2022 12:16 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bt-700-grand-depart-morning-ride/2618 "2022-06-13T12:16:15Z")
Feel free to come out the morning of June 19th for the BT 700 grand depart and ride out with the group. It should be a great atmosphere and EcoCafe will be open early serving food and drinks. In the past, some riders hav… --- ## [Borrowing a bike for the BT700](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/borrowing-a-bike-for-the-bt700/1757)
**Author:** [@mrafuse](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mrafuse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 December 2021 19:03 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/borrowing-a-bike-for-the-bt700/1757 "2021-12-25T19:03:51Z")
Hey all! I have a friend in NS who heard about the BT700 and really wants to take part, but doesn’t have a bike suitable for the route. I told him I’d ask if there’s anyone willing to lend him a bike for the trip! Prefe… --- ## [BT 700/NWM Events](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bt-700-nwm-events/1741)
**Author:** [@mkadey](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mkadey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2021 12:11 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bt-700-nwm-events/1741 "2021-12-15T12:11:20Z")
The BT 700 Grand Depart is set for Sunday June 19th. Riders can sign up here: BT 700 Grand Depart - BT 700 BIKEPACKING For the first time, I will be also running a 2-day ride on the No Winter Maintenance route with a de… --- ## [Farmers Folly Bikepacking Route](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/farmers-folly-bikepacking-route/951)
**Author:** [@mkadey](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mkadey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 August 2021 20:32 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/farmers-folly-bikepacking-route/951 "2021-08-04T20:32:12Z")
Here’s a new route that also leaves from St. Jacob’s. A fantastic mix of riding terrain and landscapes. --- ## [Bikepacking Gear](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-gear/566)
**Author:** [@SteveSh](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/SteveSh)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2021 19:33 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-gear/566 "2021-08-02T19:33:33Z")
Congrats on Alain and Drew for their 2-day GNR this past weekend! That’s two long, hard days! I didn’t see a topic for bikepacking gear, but this is something I’ve put a lot of thought into (although I don’t have a spr… --- ## [Canada Day BT700](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/canada-day-bt700/702)
**Author:** [@mrafuse](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mrafuse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2021 23:07 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/canada-day-bt700/702 "2021-06-27T23:07:25Z")
Hi all! While I wasn’t planning to hit the BT700 this year, the stars have aligned and I have thursday AND friday off for Canada Day. I’m thinking this makes a stab at the BT700 possible! I’m looking for anyone who migh… --- ## [Chain Lube](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/chain-lube/791)
**Author:** [@RyanG](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/RyanG)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2021 22:48 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/chain-lube/791 "2021-06-25T22:48:18Z")
Wondering what others use for chain lube for bikepacking when it could be wet one day and dry and dusty the next? is there a lube that works in both conditions well enough. Thanks Ryan --- ## [Cannonball 450 Beginner Bikepacking Trip](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cannonball-450-beginner-bikepacking-trip/635)
**Author:** [@mrafuse](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mrafuse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [8 June 2021 03:27 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cannonball-450-beginner-bikepacking-trip/635 "2021-06-08T03:27:55Z")
Hey all! I figured I’d do up a ride report for the slightly longer version of the Cannonball I attempted this weekend with two of my friends. Both are fairly new cyclists, and have never done bikepacking of any kind befo… --- ## [Canadian Cycling Mag WCC contributor](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/canadian-cycling-mag-wcc-contributor/583)
**Author:** [@DrewMolnar](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/DrewMolnar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2021 01:38 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/canadian-cycling-mag-wcc-contributor/583 "2021-05-29T01:38:32Z")
Just got my copy in the mail today. Taryn Leigh Davis shares tips for first time bike packers! @Francqlife and I could really have used some of this advice for the GNR. Hygiene is key. Great to see you representing Tar… --- ## [GNR - Done And Dusted (Literally)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/gnr-done-and-dusted-literally/550)
**Author:** [@Francqlife](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Francqlife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2021 17:22 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/gnr-done-and-dusted-literally/550 "2021-05-27T17:22:59Z")
Alright…Alright…Alright. Drew, Dave and I had planned on doing GNR on the May 24 long weekend for some time now. Created by Matt Kadey and his partner-in-crime and “Super-Long-Time WCC Founding Member” Tabi F….they hav… --- ## [Cannonball XL Bikepacking Trip](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cannonball-xl-bikepacking-trip/554)
**Author:** [@CANGERMANN](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/CANGERMANN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2021 02:45 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cannonball-xl-bikepacking-trip/554 "2021-05-26T02:45:01Z")
After riding the cannonball route twice last year in one day I thought it would be a good warm up for the bikepacking season to do this type of route with such little elevation. Since the original 300km route is more sui… --- ## [Anyone interested in doing Parallels?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/anyone-interested-in-doing-parallels/520)
**Author:** [@mrafuse](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/mrafuse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2021 16:30 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/anyone-interested-in-doing-parallels/520 "2021-05-21T16:30:10Z")
Hi everyone! during the weekend of the summer solstice (June 19th-20th), Apidura’s doing a challenge called Parallells - ride as far as you can as the crow flies in 24 hours. I’m interested in giving it a shot, but would… --- ## ["Big Rubber" Adventuring](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/big-rubber-adventuring/132)
**Author:** [@Francqlife](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Francqlife)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [15 May 2021 21:59 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/big-rubber-adventuring/132 "2021-05-15T21:59:35Z")
I haven’t been this excited about a “new” trend, since Gravel. And of course it’s not new. Just “re-newed” thanks to Matt and Tabi’s BT700 http://www.bt700.ca And having worked all winter…they now have over 5000 kms … --- ## [Fantastic bikepacking documentary](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/fantastic-bikepacking-documentary/318)
**Author:** [@bdoberst](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/bdoberst)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2021 01:22 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/fantastic-bikepacking-documentary/318 "2021-05-02T01:22:18Z")
Just wanted to mention a fantastic new bikepacking documentary put together by a young newbie bikepacker who crossed Canada East to West in 2019. I absolutely love his attitude (he ‘trained’ for 2 weeks before starting a…