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12 Best Front Bike Racks For Touring & Bikepacking
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12 Best Front Bike Racks For Touring & Bikepacking

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023July 19, 2025
Updated: 15th April 2024 Front racks come in myriad designs and are essential for both bicycle touring and bikepacking setups. While some purists argue that bikepacking eschews racks, modern designs...
Kona Sutra LTD Long-Term Review After 5 Years
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Kona Sutra LTD Long-Term Review After 5 Years

Codey OrgillSeptember 18, 2023August 4, 2025
Update: 20th July 2025 Dreams really do come true! I'm now the official owner of a Kona Sutra LTD 2020, and after years of adventures together, I can confidently say...
Best Steel Gravel Bikes For Adventure Cycling – Everything You Need To Know!
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Best Steel Gravel Bikes For Adventure Cycling – Everything You Need To Know!

Codey OrgillSeptember 11, 2023July 22, 2025
Updated: 22 July 2025 ❚ The bikes highlighted in this post are chosen or evaluated independently by myself. If you make a purchase through links on our website, we might...
Best Budget Gravel Bikes Under $1,000 for 2025
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Best Budget Gravel Bikes Under $1,000 for 2025

Codey OrgillSeptember 1, 2023July 19, 2025
Updated: 19th July 2025 Struggling to find the perfect gravel bike for adventure biking on a budget? We share the best gravel bikes under $1000, entry-level options that make durable...
Best Titanium Gravel Bikes For Your Next Adventure
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Best Titanium Gravel Bikes For Your Next Adventure

Codey OrgillJanuary 23, 2023August 3, 2025
Updated: 3rd August 2025 When it comes to gravel bike frame materials, titanium stands as the ultimate premium choice for serious cyclists seeking the perfect balance of performance, durability, and...
Bicycle Touring Japan: The Ultimate Adventure
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Bicycle Touring Japan: The Ultimate Adventure

Codey OrgillJanuary 8, 2023August 3, 2025
Updated: 20th July 2025 Why Choose Japan for Your Cycling Adventure? After spending a month exploring Japan by bicycle with my mate Eric (The College Picker) and meeting up with...
The WORLD’S LIGHTEST Gravel Bikes You Must See!
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The WORLD’S LIGHTEST Gravel Bikes You Must See!

Codey OrgillJanuary 4, 2023January 23, 2024
Updated: 23rd January 2024 For those yearning to venture beyond the paved roads, craving the thrill of exploration that a standard road bike can't offer, yet still desiring to maintain...

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About Cycle Travel Overload

Hello, I’m Codey!

Since childhood, bicycles have been more than just transportation—they’ve been a source of inspiration, a creative outlet, and a defining part of who I am. Cycling is my joy, my freedom, and my way of connecting with the world. Deep down, I know it’s my destiny to ride bikes for life. Join me as I share this journey with you.

At Cycle Travel Overload, our mission is simple: to inspire and guide you in discovering the joy of exploring the world on two wheels. Whether you’re planning your first bikepacking trip or looking for your next adventure, we’re here to help. Learn more.

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    Latest : Top Convertible Backpack Panniers for Cyclists in 2025

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    Latest : Gravel Bikes Are NOT 90’s Mountain Bikes! Here’s Why!

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    Latest : Kona Sutra Vs Salsa Fargo – 2025 Drop Bar Mountain Bike Battle!

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    Latest : Top Convertible Backpack Panniers for Cyclists in 2025

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    Latest : 12 Best Front Bike Racks For Touring & Bikepacking

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    Latest : Race Face Chester Review & Buyers Guide – The Best Gravel Bike Flat Pedals?

  • Bikepacking 7

    Latest : A 700km bikepacking trip after the hardest year of my life

  • Bicycle Touring 6

    Latest : Best Touring Bike Kickstands & Everything You Need To Know

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