Let's take a look at the best way to carry a laptop on a bike when touring and bikepacking. Includes practical tips and insights. Taking a laptop in a bike tour Nowadays a laptop is an essential tool for many bicycle tourers, whether you're making notes and updating blogs, editing videos, or working online as you travel. Apart from my first bike tour in 1999 when I didn't own a laptop, … [Read more...]

Looking for ways to keep your phone charged while camping? These tips and hacks on charging your phone camping will keep you topped up! Camping is a great way to get away from it all, but somehow, we can never quite get away from our phones! Smartphones are useful to have, as they help you plot a hiking or cycling route, post photos of your camping trip on social media, and are useful to … [Read more...]

What sort of bicycle tools should you take when cycling Africa, and do you need a camping stove for Africa? Your bike touring questions answered. Questions about Cycling in Africa Every now and again, I get an email asking questions relating to different bicycle tours around the world I have done. Recently, I was asked a couple of questions in regards to my bicycle tour in Africa. As well … [Read more...]

Before choosing a cycling sleeping bag for your next tour, take a look at these tips on how to pick the best sleeping bag for bicycle touring. Choosing a cycling sleeping bag When it comes to picking a bicycle touring sleeping bag there are several factors that come into play. The most important of these are size and weight, as well as the climate in which you will be cycling. In addition, … [Read more...]

When it comes to finding somewhere to sleep when bike touring, you can take your choice from wild camping, hotels, hostels and newly found friends. Here's some suggestions of the best places to stay the night when bicycle touring. Where to sleep on a bike tour Over the years, I have slept in all manner of places when bike touring around the world. Some memorable experiences include wild … [Read more...]