Bicycle Touring Gear

A look at the best bike touring tires from Schwalbe and other brands. A good pair of bicycle touring tyres can last over 10000 kms of cycling! Best bicycle touring tires There is a wide variety of bicycle tires to choose from and the bicycle tire you ride may depend on many factors. These are … Read more

Create the best bike tool kit for your home with this guide on the best bike tools for bicycle maintenance and repair.  Home Workshop Bicycle Tool Kits There’s two ways to approach building up a bicycle tool kit for your home workshop. The first, is to buy a handful of essential tools, and then add … Read more

In this guide on choosing the best pedals for bike touring, we compare SPD pedals, flat pedals, toe clips and other styles of bike touring pedals. Bicycle Touring Pedals What are the best pedals for cycle touring? As with almost everything to do with long distance bike touring, it is going to come down to … Read more

In this beginner’s guide to wild camping essentials, I go over the basic kit needed for your first free night under the stars. Includes practical advice, gear suggestions and more! Camping in the Wild Now that staycations are all the rage and campsites are fuller than ever, there’s never been a better time to go … Read more

A strong rear bike rack for panniers is essential when preparing for a long distance bicycle tour. Here’s the best rear racks for bike touring. Choosing A Rear Bike Pannier Rack If you only listen to one thing I have to say when it comes to bike racks for touring, make it this. Get steel … Read more