INTO DARKNESS: The 2026 Buckshot

Every May Long Weekend bikepackers from all over flock to the City of Kamloops to attempt "The Buckshot" - an annual ultra-distance Bikepacking experience. Knowing there would be some dramatic challenges ahead, my good friend Steve Petrar and I decided to both document our own experiences on course and try to tell both stories at once. Not a race, but rather as a fast paced cycle-adventure, each trying to get to the end as quickly as we can. This is the story of how our separate rides unfolded throughout the day, and possibly became unraveled as we rolled into the darkness. Disclaimer: This event is completely self-supported, unsanctioned and unofficial. Individuals are entirely responsible for themselves. Route Info:   / bcepic1000   https://www.bcepic1000.com/ https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54667947 Race Info: https://trackleaders.com/buckshot26f.php Music: “Wonder - No Strings” by Tristan Barton “They're Coming” by Colton Dewberry "Ascended" by Stephen Keech “Playing With Wind” by Roie Shpigler “Look to the Sky” by Colton Dewberry “Visions” by Ardie Son "Hallow" by Stephen Keech Shot With: DJI OSMO Action 4 DJI Mavic Mini 3 DJI Neo Bike and Kit: Mike: TREK Checkpoint Gen3 NOBL HR25 Wheels / DT350 Hubs Schwalbe Thunder Burt 2.1" SRAM AXS XPLR Force / Rival 36 x 10-46 Revelate Bike Bags RAB Hydration Vest 7Mesh Kit, Smith Glasses and Helmet Gemini 2200 Duo Light Shimano MW6 Shoes Steve: Panorama Anticosti I9 GRCX wheelset Continental RaceKings 2.25 Shimano GRX 40T 11-51 Apidura saddle bag, rogue panda top tube bag 7Mesh / Patagonia / POC Fenix BC26r light and Fenix HM50 headlamp Leatt shoes