Tips and insights into planning a bicycle tour. Includes bike touring gear reviews, insights and experiences. prepare for your cycle tour the best way! Includes how to cut costs on a long distance cycling tour, dealing with aggressive dogs, the best foods for bicycle touring, and more. Bicycle Touring Tips The bicycle touring tips listed below, are the result of quite a few years spent … [Read more...]

Are you planning a bicycle tour or camping trip, but are unsure what type of sleeping bag to buy? This guide on how to choose the best sleeping bag is designed just for you. Find out why the most expensive sleeping bag probably isn't the best one, and why size matters! Picking The Best Bike Touring Sleeping Bag Choosing the best sleeping bag for your bike tour is not as easy as you might … [Read more...]

I often get asked why I love to travel the world by bicycle. My general answer is that it is rewarding, but how do I explain to people exactly why that is, especially when there can be some pretty tough days bicycle touring!   Traveling by Bike When planning a bike tour in 2016 which involved riding from Greece to England, it got me thinking about why I like doing these cycling … [Read more...]

Looking for some tips on how to cut costs on a bicycle tour? Read on to find out how you can travel further for cheaper on you next bicycle tour! How To Cut Costs On A Bicycle Tour Long term travel comes in many forms. Few can match bicycle touring when it comes to making a budget stretch further. It's mainly due to the simplicity of touring itself - Sleep. Eat. Ride. Repeat. (Actually, … [Read more...]

How to deal with aggressive dogs on a bicycle tour is something most long distance cyclists have to cope with at some point. What would you do when faced with one or more dogs barking and getting ready to attack? Here are some tips. Best dog repellent for cyclists Before I dive into this guide on dogs and cycling, here's some products designed to offer the best protection against dogs when … [Read more...]