Alvaro Neil is one amazing bike tourist. He started cycling in 2004 and is still going strong. He’s also a professional clown, who performs free shows in communities that he visits along the way. Watch this video, to hear his stories from over 85,000km of bike touring. Read More »
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The Joys of Big Adventures, Close To Home
We’ve always been fans of the theory that big adventures can be found close to home. You don’t have to cycle around the world to have a good time, and one of the best “big adventures” we’ve discovered in the last couple of years is the S240 or Sub 24 hour Overnight bike camping trip. […] Read More »
Our “Top 10” Bike Touring List
What do the North Sea Cycle Route, the Pamir Highway and Japan all have in common? They’re all on our list of the 10 places we’d next like to go on a bike tour. See what else is on our list, and tell us where you’d like to ride your bike! Read More »
Expedition Planning Night In London
Going on a big adventure? Want to talk to other people who’ve been or are heading out on extended journeys? Head to London then for a night of adventure planning and chatter on April 7th, from 6.30pm to 9pm at the Royal Geographical Society. Read More »
Road To Recovery: Bike Touring After A Back Injury
Emil is cycling from Sweden to China. Hundreds of other cyclists will make similar journeys this year, but Emil’s is special because in 2009 he couldn’t walk. In this interview, Emil tells us how he recovered from a serious back injury to cycle again, and offers tips for dealing with back pain while bike touring. Read More »