In the summer of 2010, Chris & Janyis bought a used tandem bicycle on eBay and set off on a 7,000km bike tour of Europe. In this guest, post they share 10 Tips for Tandem Bike Touring. They start with Tip #1: Practice Makes Perfect. Read More »
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10 Questions: Bike Touring The Karakoram Highway
The Karakoram Highway is one of the world’s great roads, and also a classic bike touring route. In this edition of 10 Questions, John & Gayle share tips for cycling the KKH, based on their experiences riding from Kashgar in China to Islamabad, Pakistan in summer 2010. Read More »
10 Questions: Bike Touring In Indonesia
Liz and Chris cycled across Indonesia in 2010, as part of their bike tour from New Zealand to the UK. Arriving in Indonesia from Australia, their first impression was of a country full of sensations. In this article, Liz and Chris share the highlights and daily routines of cycling in Indonesia, including a diverse landscape […] Read More »
The Art Of (Not) Planning For A Bike Tour
We sometimes guest post over at the Adventure Cycling Association blog (probably the best bike touring organisation on the planet!). Here’s our latest contribution, about The Art of (Not) Planning For A Bike Tour. It’s an excerpt from the book that we’re writing (almost done!!). Read More »
Cycling The West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is a 154km trail that runs from the outskirts of the Scottish city of Glasgow to Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis mountain. David Piper biked along this route in November. He tells us about the experience and gives tips so that you can cycle the same path. Read More »