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Posted on March 10th, 2010

In 2006, Marija Kozin left her home in Slovenia and set out on a solo journey towards China by bicycle. When she reached Beijing, Marija turned around and cycled home again. During her 30 month trip, she covered some of the toughest routes in the world of bike touring. read more...

 
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Healthy Biking


Andrew lunching at the beachYou want to stay as fit as possible on tour – who really wants to waste precious holiday time going to a hospital or lingering in a hotel room?

Happily the very act of being on your bike will probably boost your system to new highs. All that adrenaline running through your system and the positive effects of being outside and active go a long way towards general well being.

That said, a bit of forethought can go a long way to keeping you in good shape while cycle touring. And of course don’t forget to drink lots of water, take regular breaks and eat well to compensate for all the work you’re doing.

Eating On The Road

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Eating ice cream by the litre has to be one of the best perks of bike touring. After all, food and calories are high priorities for cyclists! Three good meals a day and plenty of snacks are at the base of putting in a good day on the bikes. Eat less than you need – and read more...

Planning To Stay Healthy

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, as the saying goes. To stay healthy on the road, make sure you’re in the best possible shape before you leave. Problems are much easier to sort out at home. You don’t want to ruin a vacation by trying to get medical treatment in a strange read more...



Insurance for Bicycle Tours

http://travellingtwo.com/resources/insurance-for-bicycle-tours

Getting insurance to cover your bicycle tour isn't as straightforward as buying normal travel insurance. Not all travel insurance policies cover bicycle touring and those that do often only cover shorter trips or journeys close to home. But we can recommend 2 companies that stand out from the crowd. read more...


Vaccinations for Cyclists

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Getting vaccinations is a key part of preparing for an international bike journey. We offer this information based on our experience but we’re not doctors so consult yours before making a decision. The first thing to consider when it comes to vaccines is planning ahead. Some require a course of two or three doses and six read more...



Water filters – MSR Miniworks EX

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Touring cyclists heading for remote locations should consider a water filter or purifier. Almost any stream or river comes with the risk of picking up parasites and viruses without treatment and tap water in many less developed countries is not fit to drink straight out of the faucet. We carry the MSR Miniworks EX water filter, one read more...


Bike Touring Recipes

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Bike touring doesn’t have to be about eating instant noodles or tins of beans every night. Here are just a few of the recipes we made on our bicycle trip. They’re all easy and quick to make, with basic ingredients you should find just about anywhere. Our focus is on food that is tasty, cheap and read more...



Advice For Women On A Bike Tour

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When we began our trip I didn’t think the way I approached our journey would be very different from my husband. After so long on the road, however, there are a few tips I’ve learned and would like to share with other women. I’ve never been one for ‘lotions and potions’ (even before our trip I hardly read more...


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