If you carry a multi-fuel stove on tour, you’ll know that it can sometimes smell of fuel. For that reason, a lot of cyclists aren’t crazy about keeping a stove in their panniers. World bike tourists Dave and Bethany think they’ve found a solution to this dilemma. Read More »
Archive | Trip Equipment
New Gear For This Summer’s Bike Tour
This month we’re cycling for over 2 weeks through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. It’s our first extended bike tour with our son Luke and we’ve tweaked our gear to suit bike touring with a baby. Many new things are coming with us, including camping chairs, a coffee maker and a sleeping mat. Read More »
Chain-L: A Sticky, Smelly & Highly Effective Lube
It’s as thick as honey and smells like heck but it works a treat. Read about our experience with Chain-L lube: our new favourite way of keeping our drivetrain silent. Read More »
Review: The PowerFilm Solar Charger
More and more cyclists are loading down their panniers with electronic gadgets, and all of these high-tech tools require one thing: power. How to keep all those batteries full? A solar panel is one option to consider, and recently we had a chance to test out the PowerFilm AA + USB folding panel. Read More »
Power Your Bike Tour With The SON Dynamo Hub
For a constant source of power on the road and bike lights that never run out of charge, the SON Dynamo hub should be at the top of your bicycle wish list. Read More »