A new bicycle touring magazine published its first issue today, and it’s free! Bicycle Traveler is full of stories from the bike touring world, plus gear reviews and some inspiring photos. Read More »
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Author Archive | Friedel
A Bike Tour Through West Africa
How about a 2,500km bicycle tour across Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia? With Sierra Leone and Liberia opening up recently, that’s exactly what 2 cyclists did earlier this year. Their route provides an interesting variation on the more usual passage via Mali. Here’s a quick snapshot of their experiences on the […] Read More »
Why We Won’t Be Buying The Gekko fx Folding Trike
We spent last week testing the Gekko fx, the “nimble foldable touring trike”, if you believe the manufacturer’s hype. Unfortunately, the Gekko fx didn’t live up to our expectations and we won’t be buying one. Find out why in our review. Read More »
One Way To Carry A Laptop On A Bicycle Tour
We love looking in other people’s panniers to see what they’re carrying, so when reader Mark Watson sent photos of how he keeps his laptop safe from bumps and dust, we had to share. This is one robust case! Read More »
Our Second Test Ride On Recumbent Bikes & Trikes
One day. Six different bicycles to test out, and a bright summer’s day with beautiful blue skies. If it sounds like a perfect combination, that’s because it was. This time we visited Maia Ligfietsen in the Dutch city of Dordrecht and spent several hours trying out various models. Fun! Read More »