Michal Ozogan
Mentoring

Blog, Page #2

A black angled headlamp stands upright on dark asphalt, scattered with fallen pine needles. In the background, there's a concrete curb, green grass, brown leaves, and patches of white snow or frost. The headlamp has a bright, circular LED light and a textured grip.

Nitecore HC30 Headlamp

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Review of a headlamp weighing just 41 grams. It’s not designed specifically for bikes, but with some add‑on mounts it becomes a useful companion. With its enhanced water protection, it should stand up to bad weather.... Read more

A collection of bike repair tools is laid out on a weathered, rough-hewn tree stump in bright sunlight. In the upper left, two black tire levers, designed to remove tires from rims, are visible. Each lever has a wide, flat end and a curved hook on the other, allowing them to pry off tires. In the center foreground, a small, black multi-tool with various bits, including an Allen key, is neatly arranged. The text "EnCase" and "MADE IN USA" are visible on its side. To the right, a compact black hand pump with a silver nozzle is present, designed for inflating bike tires. This pump also has "MADE IN USA" printed on its side. The warm sunlight casts distinct shadows, highlighting the texture of the wood and the tools.

Wolf Tooth EnCase System Bar Tool Kit

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The most essential tools hidden in your handlebars! Wolf Tooth offers a two‑piece kit with the most important bits, a chain breaker, and a tubeless repair tool. It’s worth checking compatibility, but it can be a useful way to store your tools.... Read more

A close-up of a muddy black bicycle seat post with a red Fenix brand taillight attached. The bike is on a wet, paved road scattered with fallen autumn leaves, leading into a blurry forest with tall, misty trees in the background.

Fenix BC05R V2.0 Tail Light

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End of the search for the perfect tail light? The Fenix BC05R V2.0 ticks all the key boxes—it can be securely clipped to a bag, charges via USB‑C, and lasts a long time. It survives foul weather, too.... Read more

A close-up, eye-level shot of the front of a red bikepacking mountain bike. A dark grey frame bag is attached to the top tube and head tube, secured by yellow elastic cords and black straps. A black device, possibly a GPS or light, is mounted on the handlebars to the right of the bag. The right handlebar grip is visible, with a textured surface. The front tire, with knobby treads and a tan sidewall, is partially visible at the bottom right. The background is a lush green lawn with scattered white clover and some apple trees with reddish fruit.

Apidura Expedition Stem Pack

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The Expedition Stem Pack from Apidura is fully waterproof and easy access is ensured by a Fidlock magnetic closure. It also stands out from typical stem bags with its boxy shape. Does it make sense to get one?... Read more

An overhead close-up shot of a red and silver mountain bike with a black Ortlieb top tube bag attached. The bike is outdoors on a sunny day with green grass in the blurred background. A black bike computer is mounted on the handlebars. The number "136" is visible on a sticker on the bike's head tube.

Ortlieb Fuel-Pack

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Fuel-Pack is a top tube bag from Ortlieb. You don’t have to fear a broken zipper, because it closes with magnets. It protects its contents from rain, mounts either with bolts or rubber straps, and offers a volume of one litre… Read more

A red full-suspension bikepacking mountain bike, fully loaded with bikepacking bags on the seat post, frame, and handlebars, stands in front of a brick wall and grassy ground. The bike features brown-sidewall tires, a blue cassette, and a black front fork. The top of the image has a red banner with white text that reads "SILK ROAD MOUNTAIN RACE," and the bottom of the image has a red banner with white text that reads "GEAR LIST."

Gear list for Silk Road Mountain Race

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An inventory of all gear, clothing, food, and supplements I’m taking for the world’s toughest MTB race – the Silk Road Mountain Race. Hot during the day, temperatures well below freezing at night. No bike shops. I have to be prepared for everything. Read more

A close-up shot of a grinning, dirty male cyclist, with a beard and dark, disheveled hair, wearing a red cycling jersey. In the background, out of focus, is the front wheel and part of the frame of a mountain bike with a water bottle attached. Red text overlays the image: "HELLENIC MOUNTAIN RACE" across the top, and "DOGS WANTED TO BITE MY ASS" at the bottom.

Hellenic Mountain Race 2025

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A race where you don’t count kilometres, but vertical metres. With 27,000 meters of climbing, it is one of the vertical kings of bikepacking races. Not only did I have to deal with aggressive dogs, but I rode through rain, mud and storms. It was so warm in places that I could barely ride, but at night I couldn’t avoid freezing temperatures. Read more

A red and white full-suspension mountain bike, fully loaded for bikepacking, stands upright next to a large rock on a paved path. The bike features a frame bag, a large seat bag, a top tube bag, and several water bottles. The tires are tan-walled with knobby treads. In the background, a lush green landscape with trees and a winding path is visible under a cloudy sky. The image has a red banner at the top with "HELLENIC MOUNTAIN RACE" in white text, and a red overlay at the bottom with "GEAR LIST" in white text.

Gear list for Hellenic Mountain Race

An inventory of all the equipment, food, and supplements I’m taking for the Hellenic Mountain Race bikepacking event. I’m facing roughly 900 kilometers and 27,000 meters of elevation gain in the Pindus mountains. No bike shops nearby, and at night temperatures can drop below freezing. Read more

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