Who's In Your Pack? How to Find the Right Companions for a Global Bikepacking Adventure

On a long journey, the right companions offer more than just someone to talk to; they create a moving community that brings a whole new quality to the experience. I learned this vividly during the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. After a night spent in a guesthouse on my own—a private sanctuary that was comfortable but felt strangely lonely and disconnected from the race—I knew I needed to reconnect with people.