The small country of Bangladesh doesn’t have much of a reputation as a bike touring destination but Muntasir Mamun Imran would like to change that. A Bangladeshi himself, he’s spent many weeks touring the country and says it offers wonderful hospitality, beautiful scenery and quiet roads for cyclists. Read More »
For an inspiring story of bike touring with kids, it’s hard to beat the Vogel Family, who are pedalling from Alaska to Argentina. Here’s a video interview with Nancy that aired recently on New York television. Read More »
In the pages of Popular Mechanics, 1937 we find this gem: a story of 2 young men who rode from New York to Florida for a grand total of $22 and without any flat tires. The trip they took through the eastern United States still sounds like it would be a wonderful ride. Read More »
Planning a bike tour in Europe? Hold off on buying a bike and all the gear until you get here. You could save hundreds of dollars, just by claiming back the tax. Read More »
“It is difficult to relate the profound pleasure of bicycle touring; it’s a pleasure that takes root deeply in the soul.” These words come from Ian Hincks and Geoff Stanley and their account of a summer trip across Canada is a beautiful tribute to the simple pleasures of a bike tour. Read More »
