The Long Weekend: Bikepacking through Croatan National Forest

This year, the organizers of the Croatan Buck Fifty (a gravel race through Croatan National Forest) proposed The Long Weekend: a 150-mile round trip bikepacking trip that took place the two days before the Croatan Buck Fifty, itself a 150-mile gravel race. I had the chance to do both, and enjoyed every second of it (even Sector 4).
Day 1 Bikepacking Route: ridewithgps.co...
Day 2 Bikepacking Route: ridewithgps.co...
Croatan Buck Fifty Race Route: ridewithgps.co...

[@CampNataway]

What a great video. I'm not allowed to hike while working through an injury, but I can go biking. Going to check out these routes for an extended bike trip. Thanks!

[@jamieroszel]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's a really interesting area and should be a wonderful place to ride during this time of year: less heat, no bugs/snakes :)

[@pnwbikepacking]

Nice job, keep getting out there!

[@jamieroszel]

Thanks, you too!

[@petermckinney7542]

Jamie, this is great. Can Matt and I share this?

[@jamieroszel]

Absolutely, it was a great event, happy to spread the word!

[@SunRiseFerrysvy]

Cycling with friends is fun, especially if it's done on holidays. Eliminate fatigue at work, greetings from Indonesia...🙏🙏👍💪

[@jamieroszel]

Absolutely, this ride was much better with a partner - they always are!

[@marcusbandy4482]

Stoked! Thanks for sharing. We’ll be out there this weekend and your footage is a solid point of reference and inspiration.

[@jamieroszel]

Enjoy it, and check out my links in the description for the routes.

[@graveltraveldirt]

Great video! Fun weekend!

[@jamieroszel]

Thanks, it absolutely was, lots of miles and sunshine, and a great course! It's definitely a well-kept secret in NC.

[@tredmer]

This is fantastic! Great to meet and ride with you guys all weekend, definitely a great event.

[@jamieroszel]

Absolutely, same to you!

[@rosesmith6208]

if you want to talk and discribe what your doing can you turn down or turn off the music? very hard to listen and is distracted. this race if you win what do you get?

[@lucamagnanensi]

Super bikepacking video, really inspiring. Sub to you. I'm trying to improve bikepacking community, if you like check my channel too. See you soon and stay safe

[@jamieroszel]

Glad you enjoyed it, checking out your channel I'm already jealous of some of the locations!

[@lucamagnanensi]

@@jamieroszel Thank you my friend!