California State Water Project

• Completed in 1973

• 444 miles long

• Provides water to Ventura, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties.

The Los Angeles Aqueduct

• Completed in 1913

• 233 miles long

• Provides water to Los Angeles.

Colorado Aqueduct

• Completed in 1941

• 242 miles

• Provides water for San Diego

What is Bikepacking?

Bikepacking is like backpacking but on a bike! Pictured to the right is all I will be taking to ride the aqueducts. By carrying everything I need for multiple days of overnight bike travel I’m able to ride until I get tired and then set up camp. I bring items such as first aid kit, cooking stove, bike recovery kit, change of clothes, food, water, and a tent!

What do I bring bikepacking?

In this video I go over my typical gear when going on a bikepacking trip. This setup includes cameras, drones, a sleeping system made up of a tent, sleeping pad, pillow, and sleeping bag. In the frame bag I have a full bike recovery kit, patch/tube kit, lighter, leatherman, and a few change of clothes. Watch the video to see how lightweight I’ll be traveling.

Why now?

California is in a historic drought. I believe that people wont care to conserve water if they dont understand where their water comes from. Through a complex systems of pipes, canal, and siphons, billions of gallons of water are sent over 1000’s of miles through the state to population centers.