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For bikepackers, setting up your bike properly is essential. Over the years, two main 'setups' have been defined: the Overnight Setup for the classic two-day trip and the Expedition Setup for a multi-day trip.

Ultra-cyclist and Selle San Marco ambassador, Omar Di Felice cycled by himself across the entire Ladakh Himalayan region of India. We sat down for a chat with him to hear all about his trip, his inspiration, and his equipment.

There are unexpected things that are part of the adventure and to which you have to adapt. In those moments I was sick for three days, but today I can say that I had a crazy experience and that I returned home with a mind full of memories and with the knowledge that the important thing is to be there.

The idea of a bikepacking trip to Andalucía began with this region. From the desire to lose ourselves in the vastness of the desert, in that silence that only two wheels can bring. It all started on a cold evening in late January, at the end of one of those days when the soul is restless and the desire for escape is palpable.