Since returning from our 2025 Vermont Tour in August (which was primarily a loop of the north half of the Granite State), I have been thinking about a route that would explore southern Vermont and The Berkshires.

718 Outdoors is a 1-person operation that has remained small, local and independent by design. If this resonates with you, your support is welcome and greatly appreciated! If not, that's cool too. (Note: I am an Arkel Dealer. Clicking on links below in the body of this post will get you 10%, off, and gives 718 some $$ as well). As someone who basically hauls gear on a bike for many 1000's of miles per year, I am always looking at refining my setup. My setups have meandered

2025 Micro-Tour 11 was a 44 mile self-supported bikepacking trip from New York City to Croton Point Park (NY).

718 Outdoors is a 1-person operation that has remained small, local and independent by design. If this resonates with you, your support is welcome and greatly appreciated! If not, that's cool too. (as posted to Substack ) It’s no secret that I have migrated from “big” to “small” in terms of my business these last 17 years. I use the mantra “Growing Smaller”. I worked on getting rid of the things that I didn’t enjoy doing or that didn’t make me any $$ (and there were a lot o

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