We’ve been living in Holland for nearly 10 months now and we’ve gathered some tips if you’re considering a bike tour here. Learn about maps, where to park your bike, clubs to join and camping tips for the Netherlands. Read More »
Author Archive | Friedel
Icebreaker Merino Wool Socks Winners

Hordes of enthusiastic cyclists read our review of merino wool socks last week, and 100 of you entered the contest to win your very own wonderful wool socks from Icebreaker. Now it’s time to announce the winners! Read More »
A Bicycle-Themed Weekend
We’re getting ready to move – just 2 weeks until we have our first night in our new home – and that means amassing things to fill up the home we haven’t had for nearly 4 years. Of course, we want to do it by bicycle, and that’s easily possible here. We went down to […] Read More »
A Cyclist’s Week: Crossing Borders In Guatamala And Mexico

Anna Kortschak is on an open-ended tour of the Americas that may become an open-ended tour of the world. In the latest entry in our Cyclist’s Week series, Anna describes her somewhat misguided attempt to cross the border in a remote protected wilderness area between Guatemala and Mexico. Read More »
Water Bottles With Built In Filters: A Good Idea?

Not long ago, an email dropped into our box from Jonathan, who’s planning a bike trip through Western Africa. He wondered if we’d ever tried a water bottle with a filter built into the cap? The idea behind these water filters is that the water is made safe to drink, simply by pushing it through […] Read More »