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APRIL 2016
Vol.43 No.3
$6.95
A publication of
ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION
A Big Shift
SWEPT AWAY
IN PATAGONIA
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ROAD TEST:
SALSA
MARRAKESH
52
PROFILE:
LAEL WILCOX
60
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CELEBRATING
YEARS
Letter
from the
Editor
GEAR IS GREAT
But we don’t travel for derailers
simply want things to work with as little interference as possible.
While I respect (and sometimes envy) the latter, I’ve always
loved wrenching on my own bikes — often to the detriment of
their actual performance — and falling down the rabbit hole of
researching new and different gear.
In this issue, we present our largest Cyclists’ Travel Guide ever,
22 pages that examine a wide cross section of the bicycle travel
technology landscape. First, a follow-up on last year’s “Drivetrain
Dilemma” (A Big Shift, page 12) uncovers rapid and sweeping changes from
manufacturers large and small that have created a wave of new options for tarmac
or trail. We get advice from some of today’s most influential bike travelers on how
to avoid spending big bucks and make the most of easy-to-find gear on the cheap
(Dirtbag Bike Touring, page 20). There’s also our first look at a controversial subject
among cyclists of all stripes: eBikes (page 26). We’ve tried to provide information
without judgment, but one thing seems certain — these new bikes are here to stay.
A huge thanks goes to new
Adventure Cyclist
Technical Editor Nick Legan, who
steered this project from even before his title was official and contributed stories
under his byline and thoughtfully edited behind the scenes.
While I’m particularly excited about the Travel Guide, a contrast became clear
as the issue ground through production. Even as we open with a long look at the
latest in shifting, suspension, cheap camping hacks, expensive eBikes, and the rest
of the products we use to get out on two wheels, my eyes keep drifting past the guide
to Tom Robertson’s feature about cycling in Argentine Patagonia (Straight Roads
and Wind, page 34). I love the how, the what, and the where of new gear, but the
spectacular images of dusty roads, towering peaks, and new friends at the bottom of
the world capture something far more important: the why.
Alex Strickland
Editor-in-Chief,
Adventure Cyclist
astrickland@adventurecycling.org
➺
There are cyclists who love to tinker, and there are those who
CONTRIBUTORS
KAREN BROOKS had
previously worked with
Lael Wilcox’s partner,
Nicholas Carman, and
has long admired the
couple’s epic but down-
to-earth stories and
photos from touring all
over the world (she profiles Lael on page 60).
Nicholas also knows a lot about bikepack-able
cameras and gave Karen some good advice
a couple of years ago. It turns out that Lael
has a “secret dirtbag lifestyle” and a fierce
competitive drive all her own, and her story
has inspired Karen to get out and tour more.
Follow Karen on Instagram and Twitter to see
the results
@K4renBr00ks.
While bike touring,
TOM ROBERTSON is
always careful to keep
a close eye on his gear.
But Patagonia (story
on page 34) was the
first place he’s ever had
anything stolen. “A dog
came into our camp and picked up a half
dozen eggs still in the carton and took off.
We could tell he was a pro.” See more of his
work at
tomrobertson.com.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Michael Deme
mdeme@adventurecycling.org
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Alex Strickland
astrickland@adventurecycling.org
LEAD DESIGNER
Cassie Nelson
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Willie Weir Patrick O’Grady
Dan D’Ambrosio Jan Heine
June Siple Josh Tack
TECHNICAL EDITOR
Nick Legan
COPY EDITOR
Phyllis Picklesimer
COPY COORDINATOR
Dan Meyer
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Rick Bruner 509.493.4930
advertising@adventurecycling.org
APRIL 2016
Volume 43 Number 3
ART DIRECTOR
Greg Siple
gsiple@adventurecycling.org
ADVENTURECYCLING.ORG
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contents
APRIL 2016
is America’s only magazine
dedicated to bicycle travel. It
is published nine times each
year by Adventure Cycling
Association, a nonprofit
service organization for
recreational bicyclists.
Individual membership costs
$40 yearly to U.S. addresses
and includes a subscription to
Adventure Cyclist
and discounts
on Adventure Cycling maps.
For more information about
Adventure Cycling Association
and
Adventure Cyclist
magazine,
visit
adventurecycling.org
or
call 800.755.2453.
VOLUME 43
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NUMBER 3
ADVENTURECYCLING.ORG
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SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION:
Adventure Cyclist
accepts
stories, articles, and
photographs for publication
from various sources. We
publish stories about bicycle
travel and other recreational
cycling subjects but do not
cover competitive cycling. If you
are interested in submitting a
story or article to
Adventure
Cyclist,
please visit us online at
adventurecycling.org/submit
for further information and
guidelines.
features
CYCLISTS’ TRAVEL
GUIDE
11
and more in our annual
guide to bike travel.
12
A BIG SHIFT
lllll
by Matt Wiebe
18
2016 TRAVEL BIKES
20
DIRTBAG BIKE TOURING
lllllby
Nick Legan
26
GETTING A CHARGE OUT
by Nick Legan
30
RUGGED RIDING: TOURING
by Nick Legan
STRAIGHT ROADS AND
WIND
34
➺
Swept away by the
beauty of Patagonia.
by Tom Robertson
75
➺
Technology, tips, trends
CURRENT ISSUE NOTES:
“This issue speaks to the incredible
scope and scale of bike travel today,
as well as the variety of bikes, gear,
and the types of routes on which you
can ride. From the more traditional
paved- and dirt-road touring in the
stunning landscape of Patagonia,
to full-suspension bikepacking with
homemade gear on rowdy singletrack
trails (not to mention sleeping on
car sunshades), to touring Europe on
eBikes, this issue illustrates just how
diverse bike travel has become.”
– Dan Meyer
Copy Coordinator,
Adventure Cyclist
EAT, SLEEP, RIDE,
GREAT DIVIDE
60
➺
Trailblazer and record-
setter Lael Wilcox.
by Karen Brooks
60
OF TOURING
1973 STORY LAUNCHED
BIKECENTENNIAL
62
➺
National Geographic’s
Hemistour story brought
bicycle travel to the
masses.
by June J. Siple
OUR COVER:
Riding under the iconic silhouette
of Mount Fitz Roy in Argentine
Patagonia.
Photo by Tom Robertson
ON FULL SUSPENSION
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ADVENTURE CYCLIST
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This Month Online
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For more
Adventure Cyclist-related
content, be sure to visit our website at
adventurecycling.org/adventure-cyclist.
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DIGITAL FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
08
Waypoints
46
Annual Report
66
Corporate Member Profile
68
Marketplace/Classifieds
74
Companions Wanted
75
Open Road Gallery
LETTERS
03
LETTER
from the
Editor
06
LETTER
from the
Director
07
LETTERS
from our
Readers
COLUMNS
52
Road Test
Patrick O’Grady
Salsa Marrakesh
56
Road Test
Nick Legan
Rocky Mountain Sherpa
There’s nothing better than the feeling
of printed pages in your hands, but
this is close. Check out our new digital
features — two tales of off-road touring
in very different veins — that bring the
magazine experience to your desktop,
tablet, or smartphone device. See them
at
magazine.adventurecyclist.org.
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JAMES ADAMSON, LISA MCKINNE Y
ADVENTURE CYCLIST
ON
INSTAGRAM
Watch for
Adventure Cyclist
content on
Instagram, ranging from sneak peeks
at upcoming issues, the latest touring
products we’re seeing at tradeshows,
and images from some of our best
photographers. Follow along
@adventurecycling.
RYAN CREARY

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