Anne Mustoe – the British headmistress who, at age 54 and out of shape, set off to ride her bike around the world – has died in Syria. I was inspired by Anne and told many people about her story so I couldn’t help but shed a tear when I heard the news. Read More »
Yesterday. I swear it was yesterday that we set off from London, leaving our empty and echoing flat behind us as we wobbled out into the street on two heavily-laden touring bikes. The whole world was ahead of us. Time was infinite. Or so we thought. Fast forward 3 years and now we are back in […] Read More »
Touring on a budget or in remote and dry areas, doesn’t mean you have to end the day in a salty, sweaty mess. From swimming pools to truck stops and hammams to baby wipes, we can think of 8 different ways to get cleaned up on the road. Can you add any to the list? Read More »
Can you go bike touring on a bicycle that costs just $100? After 3 years of touring on top-notch machines, we bought bikes at the bottom end of the range and put the theory to the test last weekend. Our verdict is in. Yes, you can, but you’ll almost certainly end up spending more in […] Read More »
Such a big world, so few vacation days…. with so many wonderful things to see by bike on this planet, you need to prioritize a little. With that in mind, here’s our list of 10 favourite rides from our world tour. It’s a diverse list, encompassing everything from Portugal to Iran. The one thing all […] Read More »
