Tour de force
MAN TECH
THE MISSION
Is an ebike better than a regular mountain bike for a big bikepacking race? Deputy Editor Nick takes the Wilier e806TRB eMTB, while MBUK staffer Matt Orton will be straddling a Sonder Broken Road. Using a combination of roads and bridleways, we’ll be travelling 60 miles across Dartmoor in a day. There’s an element of danger, so we’re both carrying a Spot GEN3 tracker (£130, findmespot. eu) to call in the emergency services, if need be. Luckily, Matt looks like a bear so we don’t need to worry about wolves.
Bikepacking is a mash-up of mountain biking, hiking and camping. Outfit yourself with a bicycle capable of hitting the dirt, strap bags to the frame and pack your gear, food and clothing. Then plan a route and go for it. Bikepacking can be short local rides, or longer multi-day ones. It’s the ultimate adventure for those who want to do a bit of off-road riding and discover some new scenery. You can
