Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions people have about cycling from Cairo to Cape Town. I hope they can help you plan your own Cairo to Cape Town cycling journey!Cairo To Cape Town Cycle Touring Over the years since I rode from England to Cape Town, many cyclists have had questions as they look at planning their own bike tours.I'm always happy to help, and if … [Read more...]

A collection of interesting and fun facts about cycling and bicycles. 20 things you didn't know about bicycles and other cycling trivia.Fun Facts About Bicycles Here's a whole bunch of things you probably didn't know about bicycles and cycling. A few random bicycle facts you can pull out of the bag when ever the situation demands!  1. How many bicycles are there in the world? It … [Read more...]

If you have recently discovered that your bike has got a flat, this how to change a bicycle inner tube article will get you back on the road again in no time at all!How to change a bike inner tube easily At some point during your bike tour, you will end up with a flat tire. When you do, it will probably be on the back wheel, which means unloading all your bags in order to sort it … [Read more...]

Are you thinking of using a travel water filter for bike touring? If not, you should! Here's 3 reasons why it's a great idea to use a water filter on your next bike tour.Travel Water Filters Travel filters have changed a lot over the years. When I first started bike touring, they were reasonably large and bulky objects. Today, 'filter straws', steripens, water bottles with filter and pumps … [Read more...]