Shimano Flat Pedals PD-GR500

I decided to swap from SPD to flat pedals on my bike touring setup, and bought a set of Shimano PD-GR500’s. Here’s my experience with them. Shimano PD-GR500 Flat Pedals (Installed on bike 16th October 2024 – This is a rolling review updated every few months) Since my first bike tour way back in 2000 … Read more

Best Bike Multi Tool for Bicycle Touring

A quality bike multi tool like the Topeak Alien II folding multitool is ideal for taking on short cycling trips or long distance bike tours.   Bike Multi Tools For Bicycle Touring While at home a dedicated bicycle tool kit makes cycle maintenance and repair easier, out on the road, a compact multitool is an … Read more

Are Sleeping Bag Liners Worth It?

Sleeping bag liners offer a practical solution to keeping sleeping bags clean and hygienic when camping or backpacking. Sleeping Bag Liners Whether camping, hiking or bike touring, if you look after your kit then your kit will look after you. Sleeping bag liners fall neatly into this category, protecting your sleeping bag and thus enabling … Read more