Most cyclists try to take as little as possible on a big tour but Briton Oli Broom has deliberately added an extra kilo to his bags, in the form of a cricket bat. He’s on a quest to get from England to Australia by bicycle in time for the next Ashes tournament, a long-standing cricket […] Read More »
The Canadian city of Toronto doesn’t have a reputation as a bike touring destination. But Toronto local Allan Stokell says there’s plenty for cyclists to explore. In this week’s 10 questions, Allan talks about bike touring in and around Toronto. Read More »
Last summer, the Pedouin family – that’s parents Bill & Amarins and daughters Cheyenne, Jasmine and Robin – hoped on their bright yellow five-seater bicycle and set off from Kentucky, bound for Alaska. Now, after nearly 7 months of determined pedalling, they’ve reached the Pacific Ocean and are turning north. Read More »
Heinz Stücke is the world’s most experienced bike tourist. On the road since 1962, he’s covered 600,000km by bicycle. Now 70 years old, Heinz is still going strong. Listen to this special edition of the TravellingTwo bike touring podcast to hear about how he tours, why he doesn’t wear a helmet and where he’s off […] Read More »
When we think of cycle touring, we dream of quiet roads and friendly places. It’s often like that but not always. In this bike touring podcast, we learn how to deal with traffic and other challenges like aggressive dogs and how to find a place to sleep at night. http://media.blubrry.com/travellingtwo/travellingtwo.com/AudioClips/travellingtwo-show33-cycletraining-danmartin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […] Read More »
