Techno[tes]

Episode 2 is all about the all-important repair kit. The tools and spare parts you carry, combined with the skills to use these items, should be able to remedy most any commonly-encountered trailside mechanical problem. In this episode of the Backcountry Bike Repair series, Kait and Kurt walk you through what they carry in their repair kits, from the “basic” kit for close-to-home frontcountry rides to the “comprehensive” kit for bigger rides and the “expeditionary” kit for remote and long adventures.

Exploring the unlimited potential of backcountry trails for mountain bikers, Kurt and Kait share a diverse calendar of events, adventures, and projects spanning down-country and enduro style stage racing, self-supported ultras, trail initiatives, trail traverses of the Continental Divide, and the Iditarod Sled Dog route. Kurt and Kait also co-founded Bikepacking Roots, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bikepacking, and are active advocates for landscapes, backcountry trails, and climate. 

Georgia grew up in Whistler, British Columbia and spent her winters snowboarding and summers out of Whistler. It wasn’t until she discovered the bike park at 16 that she finally stuck around town and would become completely hooked on biking. She started coaching the local after school program, and worked in the park, while juggling other jobs and racing to keep the dream alive.

Born and raised on the North Shore of Vancouver Island, Steve has channeled his passion for the sport into creating lines that push his riding, creativity and building skills. He strives to bring the community together through bikes and is always keen to ride with anyone. See you on the trails!

Cami Nogueira grew up in Patagonia, Argentina, and now calls Bellingham, Washington home. A rider who rose to prominence by winning Proving Grounds back to back, she's at the top of her game and known for her all-out, attacking style of riding and her MASSIVE sends.

In this introductory episode, they walk you through the ABCDs of a thorough pre-trip bike check and all the parts of the bike to inspect before launching on a big backcountry ride, race, bikepacking adventure, etc. Subsequent episodes will focus on these different parts of the bike in a more detailed manner.