Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
Showcasing the diversity of Washington’s landscapes, the Washington Parks route not only traverses three national parks but also highlights the fertile orchards of the central Columbia Valley and island hops ...
Ortlieb Sport-Packer Classic Panniers, $185/pair In our continuing series of revisiting classic bike touring gear (see my review of the Tubus Tara Lowrider in the May 2020 issue), here we ...
When their favorite Adventure Cycling course was canceled due to the pandemic, Tour Leaders Joe Riemensnider and Allison Seger did the next best thing and turned the Basics of Dirt ...
Ripton Action Jorts 2.0, $89 There innumerable bike shorts on the market but few that I want to ride in and also keep on when I get to camp. Ripton’s ...
Bontrager Starvos Helmet, $100 A few years ago, Trek’s Bontrager brand made waves (get it?!) with a new technology called WaveCel, a cellular liner that they claimed provided superior crash ...
We believe in the power of bicycles and the power of travel to open minds and change the world. But for that power to be recognized, it has to be ...
Silva Trail Speed 4XT Headlamp, $240 I try not to get caught in the dark while riding, but it happens, so I usually carry a headlamp for camp and a ...
Shimano RX8 Women Gravel Shoe, $250 The best shoe for bike touring walks the fine line between being stiff enough for best-in-class energy transfer for efficient pedaling but also comfortable enough ...
Astral Leviathan wheels, $1,050 A nice set of wheels can go a long way to waking up an otherwise tired, old bike, and Astral’s Leviathan touring wheels did exactly that ...
Specialized Pizza Rack, $90, and Pizza Bag, $100 Before I get into this review, I feel the need to clear up a common misconception. The Pizza Bag does indeed look ...
