The Karakoram Highway is one of the world’s great roads, and also a classic bike touring route. In this edition of 10 Questions, John & Gayle share tips for cycling the KKH, based on their experiences riding from Kashgar in China to Islamabad, Pakistan in summer 2010. Read More »
Being able to cross or ford a river with your bicycle is a handy skill. You just never know when heavy rains or seasonal floods will take out a stretch of road. Being confident enough to get across the water can save you a long detour. It can also be fun and add an extra […] Read More »
Liz and Chris cycled across Indonesia in 2010, as part of their bike tour from New Zealand to the UK. Arriving in Indonesia from Australia, their first impression was of a country full of sensations. In this article, Liz and Chris share the highlights and daily routines of cycling in Indonesia, including a diverse landscape […] Read More »
As our trip winds down, we inch up the last big hill at a snail’s pace to reach the high point of our journey – literally. It’s not so high compared with the world’s great mountain ranges but the steep grades and constant ups and downs of Andalucia’s roads have tested our legs as much […] Read More »
A night of sleep is an amazing thing. All our stresses of the day before fade away and we are ready to take on our next day of cycling in Andalucia. The weather starts out misty and grey but soon the intense greens in the fields, the warm colour of the sun and the rich […] Read More »
