Adventure Cyclist

Scenes from the Saddle

 
If the Trek 520 were a person instead of a bicycle, it would be old enough to run for president. Not to serve, mind you — not this term anyway. ...
Mar 20th, 2017
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A typical bicycle traveler loads their bike up with front and rear racks, four panniers, a handlebar bag, and then often lashes a tent and other gear — pillow, family ...
Oct 6th, 2016
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I read that the Annapurna Circuit’s newly-built road “ruined” the classic trek. I read that the circuit’s “integrity” was destroyed. That it “wasn’t what it used to be.” That it ...
Jun 29th, 2016
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Mini Cooper, Sorel, Mountain Dew Throwback, reclaimed barn wood. These are all proof that what’s old is new, if a bit reimagined. And so it goes with bicycles. The current ...
Jun 9th, 2016
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Europe is the birthplace of the Tour de France, the rear derailer, the Dutch utility bike, and the trans-continental bike route. Nevertheless, it can be intimidating to plan your own ...
May 1st, 2013
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There’s nothing magical or particularly difficult about lightening your touring load. It simply requires planning, cutthroat packing, and a possible financial investment in new gear. Touring in the backcountry is ...
May 1st, 2013
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Here, in ascending order of epic-ness, are the ten best multi-day day mountain bike extravaganzas in North America. Sure, there are other great rides, but the ones below are both ...
Jan 7th, 2013
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