MN Arrowhead Bikepacking • Day 2: 40 Miles in the Rain

Day 2 of our Minnesota Arrowhead bikepacking adventure turned into a true test of grit. We rode 40 miles through steady rain, slick mud, and the biggest climbing day of the trip — 2,700 feet of elevation that felt heavier with every soaked pedal stroke. Even with the weather working against us, the day had its own kind of beauty. The forest was quiet, the trail was raw, and every mile felt earned. And just as we reached the end of the day, the rain finally broke and the sky opened into blue. The sunlight on the lakes and timbers was the perfect reward after a hard, wet ride. Thanks for joining us for Day 2 — this one reminded us why the tough days make the good ones even sweeter. SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL    / @scottbauman   This is the bikes I ride: Fezzari (Now Ari) 2023 Shafer Elite gravel bike Jamis Komodo 29 (2024) MTB Camera gear: Sony RX100vii GoPro 11 Potensic Atom 2 (drone) Welcome to Bauman Adventures This channel is dedicated to bringing awareness to all viewers that this world is a beautiful place with so much to see and even an old guy like me can pack up a bike and do some pretty amazing things! Follow my routes on Strava:   / strava   Questions: email: sabauman64 AT gmail.com