After a rocky start to our Cuban bike tour, we’re finally starting to enjoy ourselves. The cycling around the Viñales area is beautiful and it’s not hard to see why this is one of Cuba’s most popular tourist regions. Read More »
A One Month Bike Tour Of Cuba (Part I)
It’s December 17th. We’re on a plane to Cuba and excited to cycle for a month around the island but there’s a problem: in addition to our bikes and bags, we’ve also managed to pack a winter flu bug from Europe. Friedel is sneezing and feeling sorry for herself. So begins our winter bike tour. Read More »
Three Great Bike Touring Routes In Europe
Every February, thousands of cyclists come to Amsterdam for the Fietsenwandelbeurs. It’s a gigantic fair centred on everything of interest for bike tourists, hikers, campers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. As part of the event, 3 bike routes are nominated for ‘best bike route of the year’. Here are the 2013 selections. Read More »
Riding North: Bike Touring In Canada’s Wilderness
Ever dreamed of cycling Canada’s far north? This new bike touring documentary might be just your thing. Riding North tells the tale of 5 young Canadians as they cycle 1,900km of remote roads between Whitehorse, Yukon and Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories. Read More »
Tips For Bike Touring In Cuba
In many ways, Cuba is a bike tourist’s dream. Quiet roads. Good accommodation. A compelling history. Here are our tips for travelling by bicycle across Cuba. Read More »