For us, Kyrgyzstan brings to mind dirt tracks, high mountains and generally that wonderful feeling of riding your bike in the middle of nowhere. So we were surprised when a journalist recently called to talk about a new bike path that the Kyrgyz government is planning to build. Would you go to Kyrgyzstan to ride […] Read More »
Want to be inspired? Check out this fantastic film of a 2,200km cycling tour through the Southwestern U.S. including the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. It’s put together by Dutch bike tourists Dennis & Marijcke, and they’ve also made their GPS tracks and photos available. Happy viewing! 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 this guest post, Roberto Gallegos gives us a taste of bike touring in Serbia, through tips and photos. Roberto’s story begins with a ‘warning’ of his limited experience with international bike touring. This is, after all, the first big trip for him and his girlfriend. Read More »
Going to Mexico on your bike? If the answer is yes, take a look at (and download) these very detailed – and free! – road maps. They highlight back roads and dirt tracks, as well as main highways. Read More »
