Loaded touring bicycle parked among boxes and luggage at a ferry terminal in Southeast Asia

Logistics

Bikepacking logistics is the part of long-distance cycling that rarely gets talked about — but gets you every time if you haven’t thought it through.

How you carry money, stay connected and move between countries shapes the trip as much as the route itself. This section covers the practical systems that have worked across 75 countries and 140,000 km of independent travel.

NBP ATM at Khunjerab Pass — the world's highest ATM, located on the Karakoram Highway in Pakistan

Money while traveling

Practical guide to managing cash, cards, ATM fees and QR payments on long-distance cycle tours across multiple currencies and countries.

picture of and old telphone with coin operation

Connectivity

eSIM setup, VPN for restricted countries and how much data you actually need on the road.

Box with bicycle inside at x-ray check at airport

Transportation

Getting your bike on buses, ferries, planes and across borders — what works, what doesn’t, and what to watch out for.

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