We’ve always used a dry bag for bike touring. Inside, we carry our tent and other items such as rain gear and extra food. But do we really need a dry bag? Why do we use one? It’s all explained in this post. Read More »
Last weekend, we travelled north of Amsterdam to visit steel touring bike maker Vittorio Bicycles and their annual bike touring fair. Here’s a short video with the highlights of the day, including a look at the new Marathon Mondial touring tires and an amazing bike built for an expedition over a frozen river in Russia! Read More »
In late 2010, we began the process of rebuilding the steel-framed touring bicycles that took us around the world. Here’s the story of how we did it, including all the technical specs. Read More »
When we’re on a bike tour, there’s no place that feels more like home than our trusty tent, the Hilleberg Nallo 3GT. After spending some 500 nights inside, here’s our review. Read More »
The latest question in our email inbox asked about a ‘mystery lock’ that one UK cyclist saw a lot of European bikers using during their summer tours. The ‘mystery lock’ was revealed to be a wheel lock. We love these locks because they’re so darn convenient but of course there are advantages and disadvantages to […] Read More »
