10 Questions: Bike Touring In France

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In the summer of 2009, friends Richard & Kevin set out on a 40-day bike tour around France. Richard called the trip “life changing” and said he was now inspired to cycle the world. Read 10 Questions: Cycling In France to see what advice, tips and experiences Richard & Kevin have to share. Read More »

Picking A Bike Touring Route Through Denmark

We’re in the midst of planning a bike tour through Denmark, and in our research we came across this video of one couple’s cycle trip there. It’s always interesting to hear someone else’s experience – where the good campsites were, where the scenery was nice or the roads were crowded. Read More »

Nude Chocolates…?

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One of the things we love about living in a bigger city is going to the local ethnic supermarket. In The Hague, our favourite is the Chinese supermarket. Aside from the amazing spices you can get there, the candy aisle is pretty amusing… Read More »

Tips For Staying Organized On A Bike Tour

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I’m far from the world’s most organized person, but being on a bike tour brings out something slightly obsessive in me about ‘everything in its place’. Who really enjoys opening up a pannier, and digging right to the bottom to find something? Here are my top Tips For Staying Organized On A Bike Tour. Read More »

The €12 Bike Touring Trailer

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Here’s how we took an old trailer designed for carrying kids and turned it into a cargo trailer, that could be used around town or for touring. It cost us just €12 and was extremely easy project. Learn how to make your own cargo trailer for bike touring or lugging things around town. Read More »