GRIND: Bikepacking the 2021 Buckshot Route

When my cousin Jake and I teamed up to ride the 2020 Buckshot Route last year, we didn't know what to expect. It was the longest and hardest Gravel Bike ride we'd ever attempted.
This year, for the Wellspring Foundation Lake2Lake Fundraiser event, we undertook the new 2021 Buckshot Route. Battling some difficult weather, brutal climbs and vicious headwinds we made our way around the epic Interior BC loop, raising over $13,000 at the same time.
Learn more about where the money we raised goes at:
thewellspringfoundation.org
lake2lake.org/
Bikes:
2018 Rocky Mountain Solo 70
2018 Specialized Sequoia
Music:
Bryant Lowry "Bloom" License: CKO171RBHGM7J5JJ
Holiday On The Moon "A New Season" License: N9OKVES0TMCCRBSI
Wastelander "Devils Doorstep" License: D0LEQV3WJHDWXCE5
Fair Frame "Hope" License: TU3GSOT7KNX0JT2C
Shot with: Sony VZ-1, Sony rx100, GoPro 7 Black and GoPro 8 Black
Official Buckshot 2021 GPS: ridewithgps.com/routes/350232...
Bikepacking.com Info: bikepacking.com/event/the-buc...
More of Jake: / jakekost. .

[@andycannon3527]

Wow, what a great ride, and a great film to capture it all. That would take me 4 days to complete, with luck !

[@jakekostelyk]

Mike, this is a masterpiece! Thank you for making this; it’s such a gift to be able to re-live this epic journey.

[@jmkos]

Wow nicely done!! Vid and ride.

[@jonmackie1606]

Nice work!

[@trailbuilderXC]

Amazing video! It really captures all the Gravel ingredients that make me want to get out for massive days. Inspiring!

[@YetiAdventure]

Thanks a ton Matt! That means a lot to us. You'll be healed up and back out there in no time!

[@davidkostelyk7266]

Wow wow wow, you guys are so strong. Can't believe you did that, let alone in those elements. Well done with putting this film together so promptly.

[@YetiAdventure]

It's hopefully a good heads up at what you'll be doing with us next year!

[@joelvangaalen6205]

Wow! Great video and I can't believe how hard your trip looked :0 Way to persevere!

[@Benji...]

Looks epic. Loved watching this, very well done

[@HRSVRT]

Very impressive, guys. Wow!

[@mikevdpl]

Well done guys! Great video!

[@runnerwatch2280]

Excellent video! Nice work!

[@graemecasorso8851]

Nice work, guys! Love this route! Great video! Great cause!

[@YetiAdventure]

Thanks Graeme! It's an incredible route for sure. The right mix of challenge and reward. Strong recommendation here.