There are some things that most bike tourists never think about but probably should. Backing up photos falls into that category. Cycle tourist Grace Johnson gives us all a lesson on why and how to keep your electronic data safe on tour. Read More »
Keep Dirt Away With Homemade Bike Mudguards
One of the things we love about hosting cyclists is the chance to learn new things. The latest couple to come through proudly showed us how they’d made their mudguards (or fenders) a bit longer than the standard shop variety. Read More »
The Stove Tube: Waterproof, Smell Proof and Out Of Your Panniers
If you carry a multi-fuel stove on tour, you’ll know that it can sometimes smell of fuel. For that reason, a lot of cyclists aren’t crazy about keeping a stove in their panniers. World bike tourists Dave and Bethany think they’ve found a solution to this dilemma. Read More »
Interview: Touring With A Folding Bicycle
Africa on folding bikes? Absolutely! Read the story of Jo and Jan – a couple who’ve cycled the length of Africa on ‘foldies’, with a bit of help from trucks, buses and trains along the way. They call it ‘hitch-biking’ and in this interview they share some tips with us for touring on a folding […] Read More »
Poll: Do you navigate with a GPS or maps?
We’ve hosted a lot of bike tourists this summer, and we’ve been struck by just how many of them now carry a GPS. What about you? Take our survey and tell us whether you prefer GPS or maps. Read More »