A bikepacking trip in Aotearoa, an encounter with Cass Gilbert and a pressing question inspired Michael Dammer to create the Trans Ecuador Mountain Bike Route (TEMBR) with his brothers. He shares how it came about and what is (hopefully) still to come.
On the remainder of their Canadian Roadie, Robin and Will check out the mountain biking hot-spots of Pemberton, Revelstoke, Golden and Fernie. Local coffee, beer and Dairy Queen Blizzards helped fuel the climbs.
Don Morrisey and partner head off the beaten track to cycle tour around Poland. Soaking up the incredible history and culture of the country as well as enjoying the varying terrain of Polish bike trails.
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