Start Here
New to the site, or new to riding off the pavement? This is the place to begin. Start Here is a hand-picked set of the stories, reviews, and rider features we would hand a friend who just found Bike Gear Database: the pieces that sparked conversations, settled a tricky gear choice, or made someone pack a bag and go. You will find approachable bikepacking trip reports, the gear explainers worth reading before a first overnighter, and profiles of the people who make this little corner of cycling so good. Think of it as a friendly on-ramp to everything else on the site. Browse, follow what grabs you, and come back when you are ready for more.
