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https://www.adventurecycling.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Netherlands_photo-contest_2022_Klaus-Peter-Hutt.jpg18861213Water and food are always an important basic need for cyclists, and the remote nature of some bikepacking routes makes self-reliance absolutely essential. Knowing your route can help you strike the right balance between going thirsty and hungry and lugging an unnecessarily heavy load. However, always err on the side of having too much water and food rather than too little.