Thanks to a bit of random web surfing, we stumbled on this video. Watch and learn as six Australians bike tour around the Baltic and use their good ol’ Aussie sense of humour to share some bike touring tips… Read More »
Archive | Cycling Trips
Dry Bags: The Way To Carry A Tent On Tour?
We’ve always used a dry bag for bike touring. Inside, we carry our tent and other items such as rain gear and extra food. But do we really need a dry bag? Why do we use one? It’s all explained in this post. Read More »
Recipe: Chorizo & Spinach Pasta
Ah, pasta. Where would a bike tourist be without it? And yet, we can eat it so often after a long day of cycling that pasta quickly gets boring. The good news is that it’s easy to dress pasta up with many different ingredients. Chorizo & Spinach Pasta is one of our favourite recipes for […] Read More »
Amazing Video Of A U.S. Bike Tour
Want to be inspired? Check out this fantastic film of a 2,200km cycling tour through the Southwestern U.S. including the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. It’s put together by Dutch bike tourists Dennis & Marijcke, and they’ve also made their GPS tracks and photos available. Happy viewing! Read More »
Vittorio Bicycles & A Bike Touring Fair
Last weekend, we travelled north of Amsterdam to visit steel touring bike maker Vittorio Bicycles and their annual bike touring fair. Here’s a short video with the highlights of the day, including a look at the new Marathon Mondial touring tires and an amazing bike built for an expedition over a frozen river in Russia! Read More »