My short time in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race was still enough to get a fascinating perspective on the frankly bizarre mindset that you have during the event. You’re a dot, obsessing about other dots. It’s very, very odd and unlike anything else.

Here it is. The final build for my continent killing Curve for the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. After months of planning, building, testing, tinkering, hacking, bodging, and annoying my mechanic (Pete at Bio-Mechanic Cycles and Repairs) it’s finally done.

The process of setting up a bikepacking rig is an infuriating, expensive game of tiny tolerances, bodges, and compromises. A good setup is worth its weight in gold and roughly as expensive as its weight in gold. Here’s my experience in setting up a bikepacking rig.

There are no shortcuts or hacks when it comes to ultra endurance cycling. Just you, your machine, and the road. So. Much. Road. So what did I learn from my Indian Pacific Wheel Race simulation?

Ben le Mesurier was freshly off the Nullabor when I spoke to him in Adelaide. I asked him about his experience crossing one of Australia’s most ferocious and intimidating stretches of road. These are his training and riding tips to get across safely.

Meet the continent killing Curve Belgie Spirit I’m planning to ride in the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. Built for speed, comfort, reliability, and mega distances. Get your bike nerd on!