I’m far from the world’s most organized person, but being on a bike tour brings out something slightly obsessive in me about ‘everything in its place’. Who really enjoys opening up a pannier, and digging right to the bottom to find something? Here are my top Tips For Staying Organized On A Bike Tour. Read More »
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The Not-Quite-As-Planned Bike Tour
Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned. The unexpected happens occasionally in our everyday routines, and always on a bike tour! So when we set out last weekend to bike tour along as much as we could of Stage 1 of the Tour de France, we should have known our finished route would look nothing like […] Read More »
Insider Tips For Bike Touring In Holland
We’ve been living in Holland for nearly 10 months now and we’ve gathered some tips if you’re considering a bike tour here. Learn about maps, where to park your bike, clubs to join and camping tips for the Netherlands. Read More »
Mini Cards: Just The Right Size To Take On Tour
One of the most exciting things we’ve seen in ages for bike touring just landed in our mailbox: mini contact cards from Moo, an online printing company with both a U.S. and a European base. Read More »
How To Carry More On Your Bike
We try to pack lightly, but nearly every bike tour involves attaching something to the back of our bikes. In this article, we discuss 3 options for hooking things to the outside of your panniers: Compression Straps, Cargo Nets and Bungee Cords. Read More »