Tara is an adventure cyclist and bikepacker with 42,000 KMs through 21 countries under her belt. When not on her bike, Tara is a forestry worker in Northern B.C.

Bikepacking in the desert can be an intimidating idea for most riders. In this article, veteran bikepacker, Tara Weir shares some tips that helped her through the deserts of Mongolia, the American West, Australia, and Western China. These tips are intended to help desert noobs and expert bikepackers alike. Buckle up and hit the sand.

How to Survive a Bikepacking Trip in the Desert

In 2019, Voile released an upgrade of its popular rubber straps designed specifically for securing gear to a rack. In this review, Tara recounts her experience with Voile straps on a trip across the United States and gives the rack-specific model a test. Let's go.

Voile Rack Straps Review

Tara Weir is a bikepacker with some serious distance and global coverage under her belt. Cycling solo through some of the most remote countries on earth, she has amassed a wealth of knowledge on gear, bike repair and approaches to planning. In this article, Tara summarizes her top five lessons that we can all learn from. Buckle up.

5 Bikepacking Lessons Learned Through 21 Countries

UK-based 76 Projects has a knack for imagining cycling accessories and new ideas. A great example is their Micro Piggy, a storage solution originally designed for full-suspension riders to carry an extra tube. However, we are always looking for new storage solutions for our adventure rigs, we decided to test the Micro Piggy through the lens of bikepacking. Let's go.

The Micro Piggy by 76 Projects Review

Tara Weir is a seasonal forestry worker and bikepacker from British Columbia, Canada. Tara has clocked 42,000 KMs through 21 countries on her Thorn Nomad Mk2. In this story, Tara recounts her transition from an 'unadventurous teen' to one of the most awe-inspiring bikepackers we have had the pleasure to meet. Enjoy the ride.

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How to Survive a Bikepacking Trip in the Desert

Voile Rack Straps Review

5 Bikepacking Lessons Learned Through 21 Countries

The Micro Piggy by 76 Projects Review

Global Bikepacking: A Life Altered