It must be that time of year when everyone is planning a big bike tour, because we seem to be getting all kinds of questions about getting visas for foreign countries lately. How do you get them? How long does it take? How soon can you apply? Can you get them on the road? Read More »
A bike tour shared between friends can be a wonderful experience. With a friend nearby, there’s always someone to celebrate milestones with and to help when the bike breaks or the storm clouds roll in. But best friends at home aren’t always best friends on the road. If you want to start riding at 7am […] Read More »
Winter. It’s a great time to go bike touring. We love it for the crisp days, beautiful landscapes, uncrowded routes and the fantastic sensations, from the cold breath we inhale to the warm glow that comes over us when we crawl inside our sleeping bags at night. Here are our tips for planning a perfect […] Read More »
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 »
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 »
