We’ve taken another step towards the ‘pampered’ end of bike touring. After 3 years of sleeping on a “pillow” of scrunched up clothes, we’ve finally splurged on the real thing: a Thermarest Compressible Pillow. Read More »
Thanks to the blog of Eric & Amaya, a couple who have been bike touring for several years, we’ve discovered a series of video interviews with the fellow bike tourists they meet on the road. The latest video features a couple cycling from Vancouver to Buenos Aries. Read More »
In 2006, Marija Kozin left her home in Slovenia and set out on a solo journey towards China by bicycle. When she reached Beijing, Marija turned around and cycled home again. During her 30 month trip, she covered some of the toughest routes in the world of bike touring. https://media.blubrry.com/travellingtwo/travellingtwo.com/AudioClips/travellingtwo-show35-marijakozin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […] Read More »
Take 3 pairs of underwear and a pair of pliers, but leave the paperback books at home. That’s the advice from the An Adventure Called Bicycling blog I’ve discovered recently. RJ, who rode across America in 2009, now writes up helpful hints and gear reviews for other cyclists. Read More »
We’re looking at lightweight tarp tents in this video – one from Six Moon Designs and one from Tarptent. These single-walled tents are a popular choice for cyclists and backpackers concerned about weight. Read More »
