Author Archive | Friedel

A Eulogy For A Dear Uncle

Paul and Friedel

We had so many plans for this summer. On our list was a couple bike trips around Nova Scotia and France, a completed 2nd edition of the Bike Touring Survival Guide and reviews of new gear. Unfortunately, that was all put on hold by something unplanned and rather sad. Read More »

A Better Bike Mount For Your Smartphone?

A Better Bike Mount For Your Smartphone?

A few days ago, an email dropped into our box from Daniel, who said he’d just finished designing a new product that might be useful for bike touring. It’s called the Handleband, and it’s an adaptable smartphone mount for bicycles. It lets you use your phone as a bike-light, ride tracker, navigation tool, and front-facing […] Read More »