# 027: 12 YEARS Cycling Around the World: Why Bikepacking vs Bike Touring Isn’t What You Think

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Podcast: [Buzzalong Cycling Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buzzalong-cycling-show-6408185)
Published: 2026-06-24T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buzzalong/episodes/027-12-YEARS-Cycling-Around-the-World-Why-Bikepacking-vs-Bike-Touring-Isnt-What-You-Think-e3c7n34
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Duration seconds: 2471

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