A very nice bikepacking special edition of 200 magazine has just been released, full of inspiration and good advice.
Bikepacking Special Edition 2024
This is the chair I sit on to sew every day for the past 3 and a half years! It's where I listen to the music that fills every bag I make with good vibes.
Having this 200-year- old Bikepacking Special Edition placed on this chair, next to the sewing machine, is a wonderful recognition that gives me a boost to continue innovating and developing Velocidade...
Thank you very much 200 🥰
In Bikepacking mode
Bikepacking, a form of minimalist cycle tourism, invites you to adventure by bike by exploring the great outdoors with lightness and autonomy. It combines the spirit of adventure by bike with the practicality of reduced equipment, thus allowing you to cover longer distances and access varied terrain, including unpaved trails.
Minimalism and lightness
Bikepacking is distinguished by its philosophy of minimalism. Unlike traditional cycle touring, which uses bulky racks and panniers, bikepacking favors lighter bags attached directly to the bike frame, saddle, and handlebars. This configuration allows for better maneuverability and greater freedom of movement, essential for technical terrain and long days in the saddle.
Essential equipment
Equipment selection is crucial in bikepacking. Bags are specially designed to optimize space and weight distribution. Ultralight clothing and camping gear are preferred to reduce the load without compromising comfort and safety. Good equipment also includes a repair kit, multi-tools, and reliable navigation devices.
Autonomy and freedom
Bikepacking offers great autonomy . Cyclists can camp wherever they want, in the wilderness or in designated camping areas, which allows them to free themselves from the constraints of accommodation. This autonomy is accompanied by a deep connection with the environment, inviting a more sustainable and nature-friendly way of traveling.
Exploration and discovery
Bikepacking opens up endless possibilities for exploration. Cyclists can take less traveled roads, discover breathtaking landscapes and live authentic adventures far from the classic tourist routes. It is an invitation to discovery and improvisation, where each day brings its share of surprises and challenges. Bikepacking is an exhilarating way to discover the world by bike, combining adventure, freedom and minimalism for a unique and enriching experience.
Velocidade is the feeling of freedom given by speed, the wind that makes your eyes water, the sound of the air blowing near your ears, a little taste of adrenaline that makes you feel good.
At Velocidade, we believe in cycling as the means of transport of the future! We have created a set of responsible luggage for bikes and backpacks, designed and handmade in our workshop in Mirepoix, Ariège. To learn more about our commitments, come here .
MADE IN FRANCE
We wanted to create our bags with a waterproof and UV-resistant canvas certified by Oeko-Tex and made in France.
DESIGN
Products designed to last a long time with savings on raw materials and which can be repaired, a sustainable design.
REPARABLE
In case of damage, no worries, we will repair your bag!
COMMITMENT
As a committed brand, we donate 1% of our turnover to help preserve the environment.
RICARDO VIEIRA-FOUNDER/DESIGNER/COUTURIER
Ricardo has been thinking for a long time about reducing his environmental impact, whether through his sporting practice of cycling, running, or in his everyday life, having decided to be vegetarian more than 20 years ago. Curious and passionate, he started creating and manufacturing his first objects when his grandfather gave him a sewing machine for his 17th birthday, and since then, he has worked to create, repair, and manufacture with the same energy and in the same direction, that of sobriety and localism. Convinced that the bicycle is the ultimate decarbonized solution for everyday travel, Ricardo decided to create Velocidade, and started designing and creating handmade bags, in a completely artisanal way.
