At 6 in the morning, we open our eyes, lay still and listen. The campground is silent. Everyone is still asleep. But more to the point, there’s no wind! After fighting stiff breezes yesterday, we’re hopeful that today will be a little calmer. We don’t waste any time getting the coffee on. Less than an […] Read More »
We fight strong headwinds on the third day of our trip around the IJsselmeer lake in the Netherlands. Only the many wind turbines, fields filled with sheep and a delicious piece of apple cake distract us from the hard work of pedalling. Read More »
The new edition of the Adventure Cycle-Touring Handbook landed on our doorstep last week and we’ve spent most of the last few days devouring its 300 pages. We think it’s a great read for both newbie bike tourers and more experienced cyclists, with plenty of inspiration for your next tour. Read More »
The beautiful island of Taiwan, just off the southeast coast of China, has plenty of bike touring potential. There are high mountains to test your thighs, visas on arrival and a vibrant culture, this could be your next great winter get away. In this week’s 10 Questions, a cyclist who lived in Taiwan for 11 […] Read More »
Our camping spot is shared with a field of sheep, so it’s the rustle of a big, warm ball of wool brushing against our tent that wakes us up for the second day of our tour around the IJsselmeer. On our way north, we meet some ponies and eat fresh herring with raw onions for […] Read More »
