I'm new to the forum and thought I'd say hello... "Hello!"

Having done some lightweight backpacking, and had thoughts about doing the same thing on a bike, it's great to discover the world of bikepacking! ... I'm planning on riding LEJOG offroad next year.

Cheers
Bryan

Hi Bryan.

Welcome - what bike have you got?

Hi Bryan, welcome aboard .

I'm planning on riding LEJOG offroad next year.

Take it you've found the gravlejog thread?

Thanks everyone.

I'm currently riding a Specialized Crosstrail Sport for commuting and exercise but I have a Canyon Grand Canyon on order which I'm really looking forward to... got a few more weeks to wait yet though!

I had found the graveljog thread, I think I can glean some good info from it although I'm planning on a more leisure pace.

Bryan

Hello! Sounds cool I use to have a canyon down hill bike (not for bike packing) it was the best thing I ever had, so if there xc bikes are as good you will be on to a winner!

It's a bit of a lottery when you can't ride them beforehand so fingers crossed. Having said that though I have felt that there is not a great deal to test by riding a bike around a car park outside a cycle shop, although checking the fit and feel is pretty important... even in a car park.

I am really looking forward to it though, it's suppose to be pretty good, about 3 weeks until dispatch I think :)