He’s racked up 50,000 miles on his recumbent trike, enough to go twice around the earth but this is not a typical tale of an adventurer, pedaling through far off lands in the prime of youth. This is the story of someone who didn’t start cycling until he was in his 50s and diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. […] Read More »
“Where are we going? Where should we go? We don’t really know yet for sure.” Those are the words of Alex and Meredith, currently cycling the Pacific coastline. Their adventure started in Vancouver and has already taken them into Mexico, with plans to go further south yet. It’s an amazing journey, when you consider that […] Read More »
We have a new feature here on the site: the chance to ask a bike mechanic all those questions you’ve been saving up. We have framebuilders and bike shop owners ready to answer your questions. This week we’re talking about how to tell when your chain is worn out and if some chains are stronger […] Read More »
The Marathon XR was our tire of choice on tour for its longevity and puncture protection. Schwalbe have stopped making it now and we’re wondering… are these still the best tires for touring? Or should bike tourists switch to something like Continental’s Travel Contact? Read more about the best tires for bike touring. Read More »
Slow down! Don’t forget to eat. And who cares what other people say? If you can just remember to avoid these Bike Touring Mistakes, your big bicycle adventure will be a whole lot more enjoyable. Ignore them and you’re probably in for a whole lot of pain. And that’s not the point of bike touring […] Read More »
