In 2006, Marija Kozin left her home in Slovenia and set out on a solo journey towards China by bicycle. When she reached Beijing, Marija turned around and cycled home again. During her 30 month trip, she covered some of the toughest routes in the world of bike touring. http://media.blubrry.com/travellingtwo/p/stage.travellingtwo.com/AudioClips/travellingtwo-show35-marijakozin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […] Read More »
Ask A Mechanic: How to check and reduce rim wear?
The rims of your bike’s wheels are one of the more likely things you’ll have to replace – possibly during a tour. In the latest installment of Ask A Mechanic, we tackle the question of how to check and reduce wear to your bicycle’s rims. Read More »
WarmShowers iPhone App
Anyone who’s followed our bike travels will know that we stayed with some wonderful people along the way – mostly thanks to WarmShowers, a hospitality club for cyclists. We arranged our stays when we had internet access in libraries and cafes, but now you can do it with a new iPhone App. Read More »
An Adventure Called Bicycling
Take 3 pairs of underwear and a pair of pliers, but leave the paperback books at home. That’s the advice from the An Adventure Called Bicycling blog I’ve discovered recently. RJ, who rode across America in 2009, now writes up helpful hints and gear reviews for other cyclists. Read More »
Lightweight Tarp Tents
We’re looking at lightweight tarp tents in this video – one from Six Moon Designs and one from Tarptent. These single-walled tents are a popular choice for cyclists and backpackers concerned about weight. Read More »