Plan rest days into your bike tour. Do a trial run before you leave and keep a journal. These are just a few tips that Ray, who runs the Bike Touring Tips website, shares with us in this profile. He also tells us about a great day on the road in France and his biggest […] Read More »
Hostels are the mainstay of backpackers. Travellers with more cash to spend will splurge on hotels. Where does a bike tourist go? Just about anywhere, in our experience. We’ve spent nights in fields, behind schools, in mosques and monasteries, on the floor of a Turkish factory and under the disco ball of a Greek bar. […] Read More »
Planning a bike tour in Europe? Hold off on buying a bike and all the gear until you get here. You could save hundreds of dollars, just by claiming back the tax. Read More »
Here’s a secret that anyone coming to bike tour or hike in the Netherlands needs to know: you can camp for free, legally and in some beautiful natural settings. They’re a rustic but beautiful way to get up close with nature in one of Europe’s most densely populated countries. Read More »
A well done bike path is a wonderful thing. Families can let the kids cycle ahead, without worrying about traffic. Map-challenged cyclists don’t have to worry about navigation. Here are 3 great bike paths we recommend for your next trip. Read More »
