Almost everyone carries a camera when bike touring but have you ever thought to use it for more than snapshots? Here are two unconventional but useful tips for using your camera while cycling or travelling in general. Read More »
A stove that runs on gasoline is the best choice for bike tourists planning trips to different parts of the globe. You can always find standard petrol but other fuels like white gas aren’t available everywhere. But what happens when the gas station won’t sell the small quantity you need to fill your fuel bottle? […] Read More »
If you’re new to bike touring, you might wonder how far you can cycle in one day on tour. It’s impossible to come up with a number that will suit everyone. Much depends on your style of touring and the terrain. Some luck is involved too, especially when it comes to weather. Read More »
I’ll never forget the day in Iran when a group of dogs lunged towards me, surrounded the bike and sunk their teeth into my panniers. So I had some sympathy when I read a journal from another cyclist struggling with dogs. Here’s the sequence we went through when approached by an annoying dog. Read More »
The hardest part of doing a bike tour is getting out the front door. But here’s the good news. There are some simple steps that can help you make that daunting leap towards the bike tour or adventure you’ve always dreamed about. Read More »
