How about a cycling holiday to the African island of Madagascar? That’s where our friends Dennis and Marijcke have just returned from. They’ve already posted some practical details of their trip, and an entertaining teaser for a longer film about the journey. Read More »
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BikeTrippin: New Blogging Site For Cyclists
If you’re looking for an easy way to share journals and photos from your bike tour, check out BikeTrippin. It’s a new website where you can get a free account to instantly start uploading journals, photos and maps from your bike tours. Read More »
Make Your Own Tarp For $5
Here’s how to make your own tarp for bike touring for only $5 U.S. and in just 30 minutes. It’s super easy, great for tourers on a budget and you’ll love having the extra protection when the rain decides to pour down on your bike tour. Read More »
The Best Bike Route Into Istanbul
We’ve ridden into Istanbul the hard way. Too inexperienced (at the time) to research the small roads, we took the highway. Now, there’s a better way. Two cyclists tell about the tranquil roads they found between the Greek border and the heart of Istanbul. Read More »
Lightening The Load: Another Overpacking Tale
Many of you will remember Keith: the cyclist who dumped 2kg of unnecessary gear from his panniers. Now we have another story of overpacking. Steve, who’s touring Australia, has dropped 20kg of stuff from his bags! Read More »