It’s not always easy to keep in touch on a bike tour.
Cyclists tend to seek out quieter roads and that means you’re not always close to a strong mobile phone signal or a nice cafe with free wireless internet.
Still, you should check in once in a while, if for no other reason than to keep your mother from sprouting too many grey hairs.
In the latest edition to our Bike Touring Resources section, we offer some thoughts on the various options for staying in touch while you’re on the road. Will you carry a phone, a laptop, a spot tracker or something else we haven’t thought of?
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