We’re trying to lighten our bags, so we called in the help of a friend. Stijn travels all over the world on trips of up to 6 months and he only carries 8-10kg of weight in his panniers. In this podcast, Stijn tells us about his travels, tips for packing and how he continually evaluates […] Read More »
Archive | Bike Touring Tips
Beer Cycling Through Belgium
Love beer? Love cycling? Why not combine the two with a bike tour to Belgium’s trappist breweries. That’s exactly what Kyle & Briana did in summer 2010. They spent a week bike touring from one brewery to the other, seeing the traditional abbeys and tasting the results of the monk’s efforts. We asked them to […] Read More »
Planning A Bike Tour In Andalucia
Our next bike tour will be a 3-week jaunt through the Andalucia region of Spain. Here’s a rough outline of our 1,200km route, plus information on how we’ve planned this trip and what we’re taking along for the ride. Read More »
Tips For Sponsored And Charity Bike Rides
Every so often an email drops into our inbox from someone hoping to raise a lot of sponsorship – either in the form of money or free equipment – for a big trip. “How can I do it?” they always ask, and our answer almost always is: “Do you really want to do it?” Read More »
Bike Touring Guide To Brazil (and it’s free)
Thinking of going to Brazil? Download a new, free bike touring guide to the country’s Atlantic coastline. The guide – Biking Beaches In Brazil – features a tranquil route along the water and makes a notable contrast to the heavy traffic and challenging roads found elsewhere in Brazil. Read More »