When most of us think about a cross-country ride, we envision a horizontal path. — the TransAm, perhaps, or the Northern Tier. But what about going vertically from border to ...
Have bike, will travel. It’s true, but it can also get a little complicated. When you only have a week or two off from work and the starting point for ...
The Breakdown Bike touring is accessible to nearly anyone and doesn’t require elite fitness. An average rider carrying under 20 pounds of gear can average 65 miles a day on ...
Learning the terrain, or type of surface, you prefer for your bike tour will help immensely when it comes to picking a route. Some people might think that they’re confined ...
The Breakdown Bicycle touring styles break down along five key decisions: whether you want a guide, whether you or someone else carries your gear, how you sleep and eat, what ...
Can’t stay off the bike, even during the cold, dark months of winter? Neither can we. Luckily, smart gear choices will help keep you comfortable and rubber-side down until the first ...
So, you’ve made a few key decisions about your bicycle adventure: you know what style you prefer and what types of terrain you want to ride. You have an idea ...
The Breakdown Efficient pedaling starts with cadence, and most riders should aim for 70–90 revolutions per minute. Calculate cadence by counting one foot’s pedal strokes for 20 seconds and multiplying ...
Winter can be a tough season for cycling, and if you’re pedaling through snow and slush — like we are — keeping your feet comfortable can be especially challenging. Don’t ...
The Breakdown Touring gear breaks into five categories: on-the-bike clothing, off-the-bike clothing, miscellaneous camp essentials, bike tools and spare parts, and sleeping can cooking gear. You don’t need new gear ...
