Heavy February clouds blanketed the sky as we wound through Marrakech in a taxi. Bus stops sported ugly, peeling posters, and donkey carts sat stalled on the shoulders. Diesel fumes ...
The Breakdown Cycling safely in traffic comes down to being aware, visible, and predictable. Learn local driving etiquette, since traffic culture varies drastically by country and region. Avoid unpredictable movements ...
Ever wonder what it is like to ride around the world? Hollie Ernest has been chronicling her journey for Adventure Cyclist since 2024. In this edition of her column from the magazine’s Fall 2025 issue, she and her husband Tom have finally made it Spain … just in time for summer.
The Breakdown Wildfire smoke is up to 10 times more harmful than car exhaust — and heavy breathing during exercise bypasses your nose’s natural filter. Monitor air quality via the ...
This is a ride report for the Short Route: Eureka, CA: Redwood Coast Loop while the author and her husband were developing the route. Sweat dripped down my nose and ...
“A white man eating nsima! Yeah! That’s good, that’s good!” the Zambian man shouted at us as he walked down the dusty road. My husband Tom and I were sitting ...
Nov 14th, 2023
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“My shoulders are going to give out,” I thought as I wrestled my loaded bike over tan, fist-sized rocks up another steep slope. I reminded myself to engage my core ...
The Breakdown Understanding bike geometry helps you choose wisely and ride more comfortably. This guide breaks down the key design elements: chainstay length (snap vs. stability), wheelbase (longer means more ...
Staring at the red dirt road stretching to the east, I suddenly realized the vast possibilities of traveling from one town to another off-road. It sank in, like scant rain ...
Feb 22nd, 2023
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My boss’s thick white mustache twitched nervously under fluorescent lights in the tiny office. Outside, the stars still shone bright in a navy blue sky of frozen predawn. I told ...
