We’ve ridden into Istanbul the hard way. Too inexperienced (at the time) to research the small roads, we took the highway. Now, there’s a better way. Two cyclists tell about the tranquil roads they found between the Greek border and the heart of Istanbul. Read More »
Summer is both the nicest time of year to go on bike tour, and also one of the more challenging. After personally experiencing sunburn, sunstroke and dehydration, we have a few tips on staying cool and healthy while cycling in hot weather. Read More »
We try to avoid cycling in the dark but sometimes it can’t be helped. Unexpectedly long days, bad weather and tunnels all create situations where you’ll need a light on your bike. Our favourite is the stunningly bright Planet Superflash bike light. It can’t be missed, plus it’s reasonably priced and clips on to anything. Read More »
Not a lot scares me about bike touring any more but thunderstorms definitely do. They can turn me from an adventurous cyclist into a trembling toddler within seconds. Bang! Avoiding Lightning On Your Bike Tour is the latest article in our resources section and offers tips on staying safe in an electrical storm. Read More »
Bike touring in Norway means dealing with plenty of tunnels, some of them long, dark and narrow. Happily there’s an excellent Map of Norwegian Tunnels to help you sort the bike-friendly tunnels from the ones to avoid. The authors compiled the map after cycling in Norway and dealing with tunnels up to 24km long. Read More »
