Do you have a story about a moment where your bicycle or gear failed, and you had to think creatively? Or maybe you had to deal with another challenge, like finding water or a place to sleep. Tell us your stories, and you might win a copy of our upcoming book! Read More »
Bike Touring Repair Kit: 4 Things You Should Carry (but probably don’t)
There are all kinds of little repair jobs that can crop up on a bike tour, and most people carry a tool kit for those moments when things don’t quite go to plan. Spare inner tubes, zip ties, brake cables and a multi-tool are some of the more common things you might carry. All are […] Read More »
Creative Bike Repairs: Fitting a 32-spoke hub in a 36-spoke rim
Bike touring sometimes requires you to be creative, especially if your bike breaks down and you can’t get access to the parts you need. How about fitting a 32-spoke hub to a 36-spoke rim? It’s possible, if you have no other choice… as two bike tourists tell us in this interview. Read More »
10 Questions: Bicycle Touring In Cuba
Cuba has friendly people, quiet roads and you can tour there on a budget. That’s what Canadian couple Margo & Chris say, after cycling 1,800km across Cuba in 2006. In this edition of 10 Questions, they tell about being warmly greeted by locals, the traffic-free roads and challenges such as finding food. Read More »
Cycling In Madagascar
How about a cycling holiday to the African island of Madagascar? That’s where our friends Dennis and Marijcke have just returned from. They’ve already posted some practical details of their trip, and an entertaining teaser for a longer film about the journey. Read More »