With a first family bike tour under our belts, we feel ready for a bigger adventure so this winter we’re heading to Cuba for a month of cycle-powered adventures. Can you help us with any tips? Read More »
Planning For A Bike Tour Of Cuba
Author Archive | Friedel
The Joy Of Riding Vs. Equipment
A while back, we posted about how the gear you carry on a bike tour doesn’t really matter. It was a reaction to the idea that we can create a ‘perfect’ experience if only we carry the ‘perfect’ equipment. It was also a call to just get out there and ride – without spending too […] Read More »
Video: Bike Touring In Ukraine
Ukraine isn’t the best known of bike touring destinations, so it’s especially nice to see a new video from a keen Dutch cyclist and film maker that looks at cycling in this ex-Soviet state. Read More »
Ergon PC2 Pedal Review
About a year ago, we put Ergon PC2 pedals on Friedel’s touring bike. She’s never been a fan of being ‘clipped in’ with SPD pedals (or anything else that fixes your feet to the pedals) but did want some grip. The Ergon PC2s seemed like a good compromise. Now, after a few months of trying […] Read More »
Book Review: Twenty Miles Per Cookie
Interested in bike touring with kids? If so, you can take some inspiration from the Vogel Family and their 9,000-mile jaunt around the U.S. and Mexico. We read all about their adventures in the book Twenty Miles Per Cookie. Read More »