What Are These "Brand Ambassadors" You Keep Talking About? Pt. 4

Imagine a long stretch of freshly groomed gravel road. The birds are chirping, the breeze is cooling, and the sun has been dancing in and out of fluffy white clouds all day. You are on your bike enjoying the wonders of the world by pedal power and you are a few miles away from your destination. What awaits you there are friends, food, laughs, campfire stories, and...dare I say it again...community!

Bikepacking is an amazing opportunity to experience the oh-so-familiar landscape of our local area in a whole new way and Andrew Robertson is our guide to that wide world. He will be leading a series of rides and classes teaching the in's and out's of a successful trip as well as give you the knowledge to head out on your own adventure!

"In the past seven years of bikepacking, my Salsa Fargo and I have gone-far and are ready to go-far on new adventures. I've learned a bit, went on a few trips, and have a few true bikepacking stories to share"

I didn't choose the SNS life, the SNS life chose me.

We couldn't not have Andrew leading these rides, he is an amazing teacher, he lives bikepacking, and has a great sense of humor. He has been supporting this shop for years and his drive for learning, sharing, and experiencing new things is everything a brand ambassador should be. We didn't force him to take the position (nervous laughter) he chose it willingly.

Why go bikepacking?

"Bikepacking is a great way to experience a microadventure close to home without having to take vacation time or be too far from friends and family. Escaping the grind for a day can reinvigorate the soul, ignite passion, and help unplug from the 24-7 interwebz data cycle. Adventure is just around the corner."

What do we do if we are interested in a bikepacking adventure?

1. Check local state parts for camp sites

2. Check local city parts for camp sites

3. Check rails to trails for any routes away from motor vehicle traffic

4. Using Google Maps to plan your route is a great option

5. Make sure your route includes stops for water, food, or rest if it is a long trek or your first time

Most importantly, try not to get too lost.

Andrew, adventure is out there. Thank you for taking us along for the ride!

And thank you reader for taking the time to get to know our ambassadors. You are the reason we are a business and without you we just wouldn't be. So again, thank you. If you are interested in more information about these events, group rides, and other community opportunities check out our rides and events page on spoke-n-sport.com and we will see you on the trails!