Beer, bicycles and Belgium. They make the perfect combination for a weekend bicycle tour, full of beer tasting and fun, so that’s exactly what we did this summer. Here are some photos, the story of our tour, and a few tips for planning your own beer tour. Read More »
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Pushing The Reset Button (Part II)
We got a real soaking on the first few days of our staycation bike tour around the Netherlands, and it’s at this point, dear reader, that we have a confession to make. We just couldn’t take that rain anymore… Read More »
The Wet, Wet Bicycle Tour Of Holland (Part 1)
In July 2011, we set out for 9 days of bike touring around the Netherlands. It turned out to be one of the wettest months of July on record. This is the story of the first 5 days of our very soggy bike tour; when we took shelter in countless cafes, and tried to draw […] Read More »
Yorkshire. Er… Holland. Our ‘Staycation’ Bike Tour.
We’re advocates of not planning a bike tour too much. Remaining open to the serendipity and unexpected opportunities that life on the road brings is, we think, one of the best parts of bicycle travel. But this summer, we may have left a little too much in the hands of fate. Read More »
The Joys of Big Adventures, Close To Home
We’ve always been fans of the theory that big adventures can be found close to home. You don’t have to cycle around the world to have a good time, and one of the best “big adventures” we’ve discovered in the last couple of years is the S240 or Sub 24 hour Overnight bike camping trip. […] Read More »