Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Twelve years ago, I worked in a bike shop with all men and raced mountain bikes on a team with only three other females. My fellow women racers were wonderful ...
Every year in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, I waffle on whether to host a meal with friends or take off on an adventure. I’ve done both and enjoyed ...
Despite the heat waves and wildfires smoldering across the country into September, fall is approaching. This past weekend, I found myself shocked to see strips of yellow and orange maple ...
When I told my mom I was cycling across the U.S. at the age of 24 and that I planned to go solo, she started crying and then got a ...
