The Guides
Knowledge, written down so you don't have to learn it twice.
Working notes from a decade of riding gravel across Europe. Start with width and pressure, end with three weeks of food planning.
Section One
Tire Selection
Width, pressure, tubeless, tread.
Tire Width, Without the Marketing
7 minWhy 40mm became the new 35mm, and when to ignore the trend entirely.
Read guidePressure by Weight: A Working Chart
5 minStop guessing. A field-tested formula based on rider weight and terrain.
Read guideTubeless, Without the Drama
6 minThe tools that matter, the tools that don't, and the only sealant I trust.
Read guideTread Patterns Decoded
8 minWhat file treads, knobs, and side lugs actually do on real terrain.
Read guideGravel Tire Specs Explained: Width, TPI, Compound, and Casing
7 minA plain-English guide to width, TPI, compound, casing, and tubeless markings — so you can read any sidewall before you buy.
Read guideHow to Choose Gravel Tires: A 4-Question Framework
8 minStop guessing. Four questions — terrain, conditions, load, priority — and a precise shortlist for your route.
Read guideSection Two
Bikepacking Setup
Loading, repair, season.
Loading Strategy: Where Weight Wants to Live
9 minFront, rear, frame: a structured approach to weight distribution on multi-day rides.
Read guideFlat Repair, On the Road, In the Rain
6 minThe fix-flat sequence I drill until it's automatic — plus what to carry.
Read guideSeasonal Considerations Across Europe
10 minTires, layers, and timing — a region-by-region calendar.
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