Over the years, I've used hundreds of different types of touring bike accessories and bicycle touring gear. Here's a look at reviews of gear for long distance bicycle touring.Long Distance Bicycle Touring Gear At the time of creating this blog post, I've been bicycle touring for the better part of 20 years. During this time, my cycling trips have taken me all over the world, where I've … [Read more...]

Looking for a water bottle with filter for travel? The DrinkSafe Travel Tap could be the water filter you're after. Here's my review after using it for a month.Choosing A Water Filter For Travel There's many different types of travel water filter on the market. After using various water purifying pumps and steripens, the type I settled for was a water bottle with filter.Although perhaps … [Read more...]

The ultimate guide to choosing the best panniers for touring. Compare the top waterproof bike panniers side by side in this list of the best bicycle touring panniers for 2019.Choosing Bike Panniers I've used a number of different panniers during my bicycle tours around the world, from budget bike touring bags to top of the range waterproof panniers.During this time, I've developed my … [Read more...]

Looking for a new bicycle handlebar bag for your next bicycle tour? Here, I compare the 10 best bike handlebar bags for touring so you can choose which handlebar bag is best for you.Buying a new bicycle handlebar bag After completing my most recent bike tour in central Greece, I decided it was time to invest in a new handlebar bag.For a few years now, I've been rocking the Ortlieb … [Read more...]

This is the bicycle touring equipment I am taking with me for a one month bike tour in Greece. I've used the vast majority of gear on this cycle touring kit list many times before, so it's a tried and proven bike touring setup. About Bike Touring Gear Before I leap straight in on the touring gear I'm taking with me, a quick foreword.No two people are the same. No two bike tours are the same. … [Read more...]