Donnie Kolb is doing good things up in Oregon, he has basically introduced bikepacking by sharing his experiences. Velodirt.com is a culmination of his friends and his unique bikepacking/touring trips around Oregon. It is tough to take the skinny tires away from an area where it is so prominent, however, its a must for the Oregon Outback – a route that Donnie has put together where nearly 100 participants will get together this weekend to ride. Check out this interview in which Donnie explains where the Pacific Northwest is with Bikepacking and much more.   Also check out this neat article by Swift Industries –Every Bike Has A Story: Oregon Outback or Bust