Cycling Through The Snow | Bikepacking from California to Nova Scotia | E1: California

In 2024, I quit my job to travel the world and the first order of business was to attempt a solo bikepacking trip across the US and Canada! My plan was to start from Grass Valley, California and bike to Nova Scotia, but early snow had me changing my route right from the get go. This episode starts in California, where I have some issues with route planning, rain, snow and freezing cold temperatures topped off with some mechanical snafus right away.

My journey will not be in a straight line as I want to meander a bit, including racing the Tour Divide, which starts in June. Here is the tale of my adventure. Join me for the fun!

Please feel free to leave any questions or comments below or tell me about your latest bikepacking or other adventure!

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00:00:00 Day 1 Grass Valley, CA
00:03:05 Day 2 Oroville, CA
00:06:50 Day 3 Red Bluff, CA
00:11:26 Day 4 Oak Run Road, CA

Here is what else is in my pack:

The Big Three:
Cocoon Silk-Cotton Travel Sheet: https://amzn.to/48VHOzP
Western Mountaineering Ultralight 20 Degree Down Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/3OpaWFT
Thermorest NeoAir Xlight Regular Size Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/4eA547C
Big Agnes Tigerwall UL2 Tent: https://amzn.to/3B35GES

Essentials:
Swiss army knife: https://amzn.to/4fUbMq7
Picaridin bug repellant: https://amzn.to/3CDEtcq

Electronics:
Garmin Inreach Mini: https://amzn.to/3ZrXyXX
Anker 20,000 mAh Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/3AExGys
Nitecore 400 Lumen Headlamp: https://amzn.to/4i7e4UB
Belkin 24W USB Charger: https://amzn.to/3BfSI6R
Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/4i1v1zZ
Coros Axex 2 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4fxqyDi
Jabra Elite 75t Earbuds: https://amzn.to/4ePQb0Z
Ascher Bike Front Light: https://amzn.to/4g7nM7z
G Keni Bike Rear Light: https://amzn.to/3OtiMyq

Extra Clothing:
Reef Flip Flops: https://amzn.to/3YXebcH
Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer: https://amzn.to/3Oik7rN

Kitchen:
MSR Pocket Rocket: https://amzn.to/4fRUx9j
Platypus 2 L collapsible bottle: https://amzn.to/4fCFmR2
Katadyn BeFree 1L Water Filter: https://amzn.to/3YSmKFE
TOAKS spork: https://amzn.to/490bifO

Misc.:
Stance ankle socks: https://amzn.to/40A4sLO
Patagonia fanny pack: https://amzn.to/4encOtB
Goodr sunglasses: https://amzn.to/4fzOgyv

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