Michal Ozogan
Mentoring

Bikepacking

The highlight of bikepacking is that no one really knows what is it. That means that everyone can do it in his own way. For me, it’s about adventure. It’s about the challenge and it’s about speed. I love to be fast. And here are my adventures and everything, that could help you on your bikepacking journey.

Apidura Expedition Tool Pack 1L

You know Apidura primarily as a bikepacking bag manufacturer. However, this one-litre Tool Pack is especially useful for day trips or commuting. It features several interesting innovations that extend its lifespan and simplify handling.... Read more

Where to Carry Water on a Bike

Is a classic bottle in the frame better, or water on your back? I've ridden thousands of kilometres with both systems and each has something going for it. We'll look at their advantages, disadvantages and how to combine them so you never run out on the road.... Read more

Ortlieb Toptube-Bag

This bag from Ortlieb has a huge capacity for its category – it fits 1.5 litres of stuff. How does it differ from its smaller sibling that we reviewed last time and who can it appeal to? Find out in the review.... Read more

A man with a beard and glasses, wearing a cycling helmet with a headlamp mounted on it, takes a selfie. He is wearing a dark jacket with a grey fleece collar. Behind him, a foggy, unpaved road winds up a mountain, with a faint warning sign visible on the right. Red text overlays the image, stating "SILK ROAD MOUNTAIN RACE" at the top and "I CROSSED BITTERLY COLD RIVERS" at the bottom.

Silk Road Mountain Race 2025

When I kept reading in so many places that the Silk Road Mountain Race is the toughest MTB race in the world, I took it more as marketing hype than reality. Only once I got there did I have to bow down to that claim and admit it’s true. I found myself in so many brutal situations that it was downright uncomfortable. I got exactly what I’d been asking for. Read more

A close-up shot of a muddy bicycle's front wheel and fork. The fork is on the left, caked in dried mud and dirt, with a black cable running along its side and connecting to the hub. The front wheel's hub is black, heavily spoked, and also covered in dirt. Text on the hub reads "6V-3W", "K834 CE", "400mm", and "-742mm". In the background, the rotor of the disc brake is visible, and out-of-focus grass and a red cable can be seen between the spokes.

How to charge electronics when bikepacking

If you’re heading out for longer bike trips, it’s important to think through how you’ll charge your devices. In this article you’ll find a comparison of power banks and dynamos, tips for charging efficiently on the road, and how to minimize energy losses and extend device runtime… Read more

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