Bikepacking and Time-Tested Advice on the C&O Towpath

I've spent the past 12 years bikepacking, bike touring, and developing self-guided bike touring itineraries. This video offers some practical advice about bikes, gear, food, and nutrition for the average bikepacker. Ride along with me on the C&O Canal Towpath between Cumberland and Shepherdstown.

00:12 Welcome
01:43 Biking out of Cumberland
02:49 Paw Paw Tunnel detour
03:49 Biking toward Hancock
04:45 Advice on bikes and gear
08:20 Morning Day 2
09:26 Biking the C&O
10:42 Williamsport, Md.
12:42 Shepherdstown, Wv.
13:27 Food and water tips

Visit https://www.nobleinventionbiketouring... to see where we offer tours and blueprints for your next bike adventure.

C&O Towpath video full trail:    • How to Bike the C&O Canal Towpath  

My Gear:
Niner RLT 9 Alloy
Tailfin Alloy Rack with pannier mounts
Blackburn Outpost Cargo Cage
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2


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C&O BIKE TOUR BLUEPRINT:https://www.nobleinventionbiketouring...

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