The small country of Bangladesh doesn’t have much of a reputation as a bike touring destination but Muntasir Mamun Imran would like to change that. A Bangladeshi himself, he’s spent many weeks touring the country and says it offers wonderful hospitality, beautiful scenery and quiet roads for cyclists. Read More »
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The Sweet Life Of Bicycle Touring
“It is difficult to relate the profound pleasure of bicycle touring; it’s a pleasure that takes root deeply in the soul.” These words come from Ian Hincks and Geoff Stanley and their account of a summer trip across Canada is a beautiful tribute to the simple pleasures of a bike tour. Read More »
10 Questions: Bike Touring In Ethiopia
Doug Nienhuis spent the better part of a year cycling and hiking in Ethiopia in the late 1990s and experienced everything, from wonderful landscapes and hospitable people to moments of frustration due to illness and stone-throwing children. In this week’s 10 Questions, Doug shares memories and tips for anyone considering a trip to this part […] Read More »
Stephen Lord: Author of the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook
The new edition of the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook is due out in May. While we wait, author Stephen Lord tells us how he got into bike touring and shares some lessons from the road. Read More »
10 Questions: Cycling In Languedoc France
Does spring still feel a little too far away? Maybe you need to plan a bike tour in southern France. In this installment of 10 Questions, Gerry Patterson talks about cycling in Languedoc, with its Roman bridges, vineyards, beaches and more. Read More »