In this guest post, Grace Johnson explains how an HTC Desire smartphone is proving exceptionally handy to navigate daily routes and stay in touch during a world bicycle tour. She outlines how they do it, and some general tips for using a smartphone on a bike trip. Read More »
We spent last week testing the Gekko fx, the “nimble foldable touring trike”, if you believe the manufacturer’s hype. Unfortunately, the Gekko fx didn’t live up to our expectations and we won’t be buying one. Find out why in our review. Read More »
Which laptop or tablet should you take on a bicycle tour? This article looks at whether you really need one, which models are worth considering, features to look for and how to pack a laptop so it’s protected from vibrations. Read More »
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 »
We recently splurged on 2 brand new Santos Travelmaster touring bicycles. Now, after a 1,000km bike tour of Spain, we’re ready to share some initial thoughts on this bike. In a word? Solid. Read More »
