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The Kõkõva bikepacking race, 800 kilometres across Estonia
Bikepacking gets me outside, gives me travel, challenges, a community of likeminded people, and importantly, a way to see my new adopted home, Estonia, that is far more exciting than walking!
What it's like to bikepack the Eurovelo 11 route across Estonia
The Eurovelo cycling routes are one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Way-marked by blue signs with occasional directions to the next town, the routes criss-cross European countries.
The entire Eurovelo 11 route is c.6500 kilometres, starts at Nordkapp (the most northerly point in Europe) and finishes at the southern tip of Greece, covering 11 countries on the route. It’s apparently referred to as ‘the beast of the East’ (according to the official website) and completing it in stages is quickly becoming a personal goal.
Bikepacking around Estonia’s Jurassic Park
I’d heard about this rugged quarry that had been turned into an outdoor adventure hub, where you can go canoeing, mountain biking, swimming, camping, and a load of other activities, nestled in the middle of Estonia’s beautiful countryside. So with some research, found the location and made a plan to visit it. I’d toyed around with mountain bike packing after watching YouTube videos of epic bike journeys and realised that my bikepacking needed the off-road element to make it more exciting.
REVIEW: Trek Marlin 7 mountain bike (generation 2)
The 2023 Trek Marlin 7 is great value mountain bike for those wanting to tackle races, try bikepacking, and train for bigger and longer expeditions.
The bike is a super simple setup; it features a modern 1 x 10 gearing, meaning you don’t need to worry about a front derailleur (or shifter when it inevitably breaks!); no dropper post (not that you’d expect one at this price point); and RockShox Judy suspension forks.
