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Cycling has always been Peppe Esposto’s greatest passion and, over time, he has managed to turn it into a profession. With his experience, he has helped us identify some fundamentals needed for bikepacking and travelling by bike.

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.

Cycling a route that crosses an entire island allowed me to fully experience a place. Instead of choosing the shortest route from A to B, I visited places that tell the story of this beautiful island and met the incredibly welcoming Sicilian people. Some of these places may be slowly dying, but with cycling and initiatives like The Sicily Divide, they have a fighting chance of surviving.