Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
There’s a lot to think about when you’re getting ready to leave on your big self-contained tour. Here are some odds and ends for you to contemplate. As the big ...
I bought myself a hybrid, started commuting to work, tried a road bike, bought a road bike, modified it into a touring bike… Now, with a full-blown bike addiction and ...
My companion, Hans, pulled up to the drinks cart, stood tall over his top tube and, with a beaming grin, exclaimed: “Not bad this India, is it?” “Not bad at ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
I’ve talked to many Adventure Cycling members who rhapsodize about riding in Europe, including self-guided tours, where a tour company sets up your route and all your logistics (including luggage ...
