Author: Mattia Dalvit
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From Lituania with love: hauling 500 lbs of babies,food and gear
Maybe we all believe that our neighbor’s bike is always lighter than ours and that on the next trip, cutting our toothbrush in half and using smooth stones instead of toilet paper to avoid carrying any extra weight will make all the difference. So, how can we relax our minds and let go of these…
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Fog Desert: the miracle of dry land irrigation
Fog deserts are unique ecosystems where moisture from fog provides the main source of water for both plant and animal life. The Baja California Desert is one such remarkable place. Other examples include the Atacama Desert along the coast of Chile and Peru, the Namib Desert in Namibia, and the coastal fog deserts of the…
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SALSA RANGEFINDER: The chupacabras of the desert!!
I must admit I’m passionate about small bikes (despite the curse of the tiny space available for the frame bag…). They’re like mountain goats charging uphill, completely unfazed by steep or rough terrain — they just go. And they keep going even when loaded with a good amount of gear. So yes, small bikes work…
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Alternative Baja Divide section to Mulegé from the Pacific
Recently Mattia Dalvit (@busyerode), his cycling partner Kevin and friend Indiana Schulz (@cycling_kindness), explored a new incredibly beautiful way, with many very furnished resupply spots, iconic little villages, cave paintings and oasis to reach Mulegé coming from the Pacific Ocean that includes some serious climbing, an unmatchable high pass view, a radical 1.5h hike-a-bike and…
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BAJA-PROOF #3
Here we go with some new fun useful tricks that will make your life easier on the bike in Baja! Protect yourself and your gear with these hypertested products and ideas. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site…
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SURLY ICE CREAM TRUCK: two bikes in one
The ICT has been my first proper bikepacking bike and i rode it for over a year on all conditions that Baja throws at you. Rolling this monster truck over the deep sand dunes North and South along the coastline of San Juanico it’s been probably the most fun I had on a bike in…
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BAJA-PROOF #2
Welcome to the n.2 episode of the BAJA-PROOF tips and gear series!! We gonna talk about neck shade, extra water carry system, merino wool and DYO phones cover! (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site are to be…
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San Juanico – Guadalupe Mission
An amazing 3 nights trips on a small chunk of the Baja Divide plus a detour off the beaten path to one of the lost missions of Baja and crowned by a hike to an unexpected high mountain pass with one of the most stunning views of the region. Abundant water and friendly ranches with…
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BAJA-PROOF #1
Finally, the long-awaited first episode of the BAJA-PROOF series is here, featuring the first two tips and two super useful items that will make your life in Baja much easier. (Full list of all BAJA-PROOF products tested so far here ) Terms of use: The tips and modifications suggested in this section of the site are…
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📌 BAJA DIVIDE…is not easy!
You can read everywhere things like: “99% rideable,” “Climbing difficulty: 4 – Easy,” “Technical difficulty: 6 – Moderate.” I believe it’s urgent to provide more truthful information about this famous route… otherwise, someone might get hurt! After sweating my way through the Divide myself, I’ve spent the last few years hosting travelers at my home…
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