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Last time I found the start of a wonderful greenway that would propel me toward Bordeaux, and my luck would continue on this day as well. The route would end up spoiling me with numerous greenways, exciting tunnels and one of the highlights of the trip, the world heritage medieval town of St Emilion, located in the heart of the Bordeaux wine region. And for those of you that are sick of hearing me complain about the heat, well, I guess I had it coming, here comes the rain. But you know what they say right, after rain must come sunshine.

Bike:
Kona Sutra

Bike Bags:
Ortlieb Handlebar Pack 15L
Ortlieb Frame Pack 6L
Ortlieb Seat Pack 16,5L

Clothes:
Adidas Adilette Flip Flops – https://amzn.to/40eKFyQ
Craft Core Enduro Jacket
2 Forclaz Merino Wool T-Shirt
Nike Mens Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Polo Shirt – https://amzn.to/3j2aq1w
Padded MTB Shorts
Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants – https://amzn.to/3jalGfE
2 Pair of Socks https://amzn.to/40dU4H6
Merino Underwear – https://amzn.to/3XRU9hZ
Merino Wool Buff – https://amzn.to/409sYkd
Giro Fixture Mips Helmet – https://amzn.to/3XKHsoZ
Science In Sport Water Bottle – https://amzn.to/3WLLsV9
Northwave Cycling Shoes
Sunglasses

Cooking Gear:
Sea To Summit X Mug – https://amzn.to/3Hg7GJ1
Light My Fire Spork – https://amzn.to/3Dncn2J
Wine Bottle Opener 😉

Tools:
Lezyne HV Bicycle Hand Pump – https://amzn.to/3lHxnJc
Park Tool VP-1Vulcanizing Patch Kit – https://amzn.to/409NhOC
Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool – https://amzn.to/3j0A86D
Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube – https://amzn.to/3iWqYIf
CTC Plastic Bag + packaging
Inner Tube – https://amzn.to/3Dq1oFP
Bike Lock – https://amzn.to/3HHcWqs

Toiletries:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shaving Gel
Mach 3 Razor – https://amzn.to/3j2bYsm
Contact Lens Case
Travel Schampoo bottle

Camping Equipment:
Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Tent – https://amzn.to/3aA1MTp
Sea To Summit Collapsible Backpack – https://amzn.to/3RvanLP
Aegismax UL Down Sleeping Bag – https://amzn.to/3BVCStv
Aegismax Nano 2 Ultralight Sleeping Bag – https://amzn.to/3RcZcqR
Sea To Summit Reactor Insulated Sleeping Bag Liner – https://amzn.to/409RLVs
Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad – https://amzn.to/3Y98qGC
Nabaji Microfibre Towel L – https://amzn.to/3Y3KDbh

Electronics
Samsung S20 – https://amzn.to/3Y544jR
Dji Mavic Pro Drone – https://amzn.to/3FKsVBk
GoPro Hero7 Black – https://amzn.to/3JoetTC
Canon G7X Mark II – https://amzn.to/3XO7lnY
Zoom H1N Recorder – https://amzn.to/409ewZA
Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier – https://amzn.to/3RcZcqR
2 Anker PowerCore 20000 mAh – https://amzn.to/3JpPxvg
Bag Of Cables and Extra Batteries

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23 Comments

  1. Another nice section of your ride. Glad the weather temps went down. Know what you mean about the crowds. I'm usually in and out of crowds too. Thanks for another well done video. Take care, Al

  2. The worst nights sleep I have ever gotten were in campgrounds. RV generators, crowded and noisy.
    I love railtrails with camping along the way. Glad you got a break from the heat. Wow. France does accommodate cyclists. I guess my next trip.

  3. Hello from Alabama Mike.

    Thank you for sharing your trips; videos; dialogs – really wonderful.

    Question: did you post this trip’s Sutra setup? If so, can you please provide a link? If not, can you comment on your bags & attachments and what is packed in each. I’m considering something similar for my Kona Rove.

    Thanks again! David

  4. Super video, Mike! Beautiful trails and scenery, and great selections of music for the background ambience. Thanks for sharing your bikepacking tour with us 🙂

  5. Nice one Mike. In Australia we call those greenways, rail trails and yes they really are the best. It should be a rule that all old unused rail ways should be converted into rail trails. 👍

  6. Hej Mike !

    Yeah, probably wild boar hunters, hunting season started on August 15 ( so many of them!).
    Regular hunting season, began on Sept 10, this year.
    19€ ain’t cheap but at that price, you got a Swedish flag painted on that fence…. and your very own private swimming pool.

  7. Crowds = ugh!! get me outa there 😊. When we are used to cooler climates we often forget about adequate hydration until we begin to feel the effects which then get worse before they get better.

  8. In November in the middle of the USA I was ridding a National scenic trail . I was not using my maps because I was following the trail signs. When I got to the corner the road went straight or turned right. The arrow on the sign pointed straight. It should have pointed right to the State Park 3 miles away. I went miles out of my way before I saw a car who told me I needed to retrace my route back the corner. I made it to the campground just as the sun set.

  9. Hey Mike if you have time during the winter, would be nice to make a video regarding the equipment you had in this trip. Clothing, bags, what worked well, what didn't. Many thanks!

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