Our review of the Behold case: a compact way to carry some basic cycling tools. We’ve taken it all over the Netherlands on bike tours and daily commutes. This case also came along on our tour of Belgium and France. Read More »
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Interview: Touring With A Folding Bicycle
Africa on folding bikes? Absolutely! Read the story of Jo and Jan – a couple who’ve cycled the length of Africa on ‘foldies’, with a bit of help from trucks, buses and trains along the way. They call it ‘hitch-biking’ and in this interview they share some tips with us for touring on a folding […] Read More »
Poll: Do you navigate with a GPS or maps?
We’ve hosted a lot of bike tourists this summer, and we’ve been struck by just how many of them now carry a GPS. What about you? Take our survey and tell us whether you prefer GPS or maps. Read More »
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 »
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 »