2025 Swift Campout Navigator: All Bodies On Bikes, Seattle WA
Swift Campout is a global call to go bikepacking on the solstice, June 21st and 22nd, 2025.
Swift Campout Navigators are appointed bikepackers from all corners of the world that are rallying their friends and communities to skip town for a Swift Campout. They’ll be tuning in and sharing their bikepacking rigs, walking us through their favorite gear, and in some special cases, inviting you along on their public campout. Tap into their expertise and follow their adventures through swiftcampout.com.
We’re pleased to introduce you to Bobby, Kim and Murray with All Bodies On Bikes!
Bobby Arispe is the Seattle Chapter Leader and on the board for All Bodies on Bikes, a nationwide non-profit that is focused on size-inclusion in the cycling industry and ensuring everyone can have joyful movement on a bike.
Bobby on Swift Campout
The Swift Campout is the highlight of my cycling calendar. This event creates new friends and deeper connections with old friends. This campout gets folks excited about bike camping and ignites the sense of adventure.
About the route:
The 15-mile ABOB Seattle route will start at West Seattle’s Water Taxi landing, and bikes along paths and low-traffic roads to the Fauntleroy ferry terminal. We will take the ferry to Vashon, where we will slowly climb the steep roads up from the ferry dock. We will stick to lower-traffic roads, but expect some punchy climbs. We will ensure we all stay together and walk steep hills as needed. Our destination is the AYH Ranch, where we will meet up with other groups for Swift Campout. Our group is intended for folks new to bike camping and looking for a no-drop, slower-speed group.
View the route HERE. For everyone’s comfort and safety, riders should be comfortable riding the hilly 15-mile route at a pace of about 8-10 miles per hour with their fully-loaded bike.
Distance 15 miles each way
Terrain Pavement
Difficulty Level Easy - Great for newcomers to bicycle touring who are comfortable on the road and ready to expand their skills. Terrain will be mostly paved.
Destination Swift Flagship campout at AYH Ranch Campground
Cost $60
