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Curious about bike-packing but overwhelmed by the gear lists, bag options, and backcountry logistics? You don’t need an ultra-endurance setup or thousands of dollars in specialist kit to head out for your first overnight ride.This 2.5-hour hands-on workshop is designed to cut through the noise. We’ll break down how to turn the bike you already own into an adventure-ready rig, pack efficiently without destroying your bike’s handling, and feel completely self-reliant out on the trail.
Who It’s For
This session is built for women who:
Ride regularly (gravel or mountain bike) and want to start venturing into overnight or multi-day adventures.
Feel stuck on gear choices—wondering what bags work with full-suspension vs. hardtail vs gravel bike, what actually fits, and what to buy versus what to borrow.
Want practical, zero-intimidation advice on backcountry logistics, camp comfort, and trail safety from riders who’ve been there.
Are preparing for an upcoming overnight trip and want to stress-test their setup before leaving the driveway.
No prior bike-packing experience required. You do not need to own bike-packing bags to attend.
What to Expect
A practical, hands-on clinic—not a dry lecture. You’ll be inspecting real setups, handling gear, and learning the exact systems used on trail.
Bikes & Bag Setups: Compare hardtail, full-suspension, and gravel setups in person. We’ll cover the pros and cons of frame bags, seat packs, handlebar rolls, and rack systems (including dropper-post compatibility). (note we may not have all these systems to show you and to play with but we will talk through the pros and cons).
Smart Packing & Weight Distribution: Learn where to put heavy gear versus bulky gear so your bike still rides like a bike, not an overloaded tank.
Camp & Sleep Systems: An honest look at compact sleep setups (down vs. synthetic, mats, freestanding tents vs. tarps) and lightweight cooking gear.
Trail Realities & Self-Reliance: The essentials people often skip—hygiene and waste management on trail, emergency comms (PLBs/satellite trackers), navigation tools and what spare parts you actually need when carrying extra weight.
Route Planning 101: How to design a realistic, low-stress first overnight route with smart bailouts, water sources, and manageable elevation.
What to Bring
Just yourself, a notebook if you like details, and plenty of questions.
Optional: bring your own bike if you want quick, personalised feedback on mounting options.
Spaces are capped at 4 riders to keep the session interactive and hands-on.
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1 Tussock Ln, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand, 1 Tussock Ln, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand, Christchurch
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