Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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For Neil, 2025 was jam-packed. Between testing loads of bikes and gear, attending trade shows, and still showing up as a present husband and father, the year became a balancing act. That meant fewer extended trips and more overnighters. In our final video of 2025, Neil unpacks why the overnighter is so special and shares his standout overnight highlights from the year.

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Outline:
Intro - 0:00
What Is An Overnighter? - 0:51
Overnighter Highlights - 3:59
Final Thoughts - 10:04

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Tilton Traverse - bikepacking.com/routes/tilton-traverse
Overnighter BIkepacking Routes - bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes

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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index