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Carl
Presseault
Presenter
Carl Presseault is an avid bikepacker, a seasoned mechanic and a gear addict who has worked in the bike industry for over 20 years.
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Carl Presseault is an avid bikepacker, a seasoned mechanic and a gear addict who has worked in the bike industry for over 20 years. He has dabbled in many types of riding throughout his life, from starting out in BMX to coaching mountain bike, road and track at Bromont’s national centre. Carl got into bike touring in 2014 when he embarked on a six-month tour of Europe with his girlfriend at the time. Following this trip, he got more and more interested in touring and then in bikepacking as he ventured further and further off-road. His current interest is in combining his love of bikepacking with packrafting.
Home base:
Gatineau, Quebec
Bike:
Panorama Taiga EXP; Specialized AWOL Frankenbike
Sponsors:
Self-sponsored as an industry insider
Fun Facts
- Despite what my Instagram feed looks like, I'm not that cool. I have a lot of gear mostly because I'm curious and irresponsible!
- I toured Europe extensively and crossed Japan by bike. I love bikepacking but I'm not against "that trip" on my touring bike.
- I can eat anything but sleep nowhere. Any attempt at racing anything ultra ends up in a sleep deprivation mess for me. This is the reason I'm a big fan of slow travelling by bike. No need to race everything. If I want to go faster, I'll take the train! đŸ˜‚