We’ve had very few flat tires to contend with but – depending on the roads you’re riding and the tires you’re using – you may not be so fortunate. Eric & Elaine have traditionally had a lot of flat tires, but they recently found a solution that’s put their flat tire woes to a stop, […] Read More »
It’s hard to work up a lot of enthusiasm for a dishcloth but compared to the disgusting sponges we end up with after a few weeks of a bike touring, the Scrubr is a dream. It’s odor-free, dries quickly and is super lightweight. Read our review, and enter our contest to win a Scrubr! Read More »
The Optimus Crux is the smallest, lightest stove we’ve ever seen. When folded, it easily fits in the palm of your hand. It’s pretty obvious why this stove might appeal to anyone trying to make their bags lighter. We’ve been testing it out and we’ve found both good points and some quirks to this little […] Read More »
The Sea To Summit X Bowl is a collapsible bowl made of food-grade silicon.It’s compact, lightweight (just 80g) and big enough to hold a healthy serving of pasta. We needed some new camping plates and we’d met other cyclists who were happy with their X Bowls, so we bought a couple X Bowls to try […] Read More »
New bike lights, a bottle for wine, a SON hub dynamo, a camera tripod, Exped sleeping mats, silk sleeping bag liners, a spork…. these are just some of the new things we’ll be taking on our next bike tour. Read More »
