‘Are you crazy?’ I am often asked. I always laugh and say, ‘Crazy only on a good day … and every day is a good day on a bicycle tour.’ – Loretta Henderson It’s not often that a book about bicycle touring comes across less of a manual and more of a rollicking, inspiring tale woven […] Read More »
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Testing Wiggle’s dhb Winter Jackets
We’ve long been fans of the online cycling shop Wiggle. In our experience, they consistently deliver quality products and excellent service for a reasonable price. So when Wiggle’s marketing team got in touch a few months ago to ask if we’d review a couple pieces from their house-brand dhb winter clothing line, we happily took […] Read More »
Lunatec Aquabot: A High-Pressured Sprayer & Water Bottle In One
The Lunatec Aquabot is a water bottle with a nozzle, which sprays out water at the press of a button. Minimalists will possibly think it’s a bit silly, but if you’re cycling through hot climates or just want to have fun, then we can recommend it — especially if you have kids to entertain. After extensive […] Read More »
Decathlon Quickhiker Ultralight 4: Our New, Cheap Tent
For years now, our trusty tent for bike touring and camping has been Hilleberg’s Nallo 3GT but this summer we retired our Nallo 3GT in favour of something bigger: the Decathlon Quickhiker Ultralight 4 tent. Read More »
Radical Design Cyclone IV Trekking Trailer
Our review of the Radical Design Cyclone IV Trekking Trailer. In short: we love it! This trailer has made our packing much easier, now that we have to carry gear for three. Read More »