Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
The Breakdown A 30-minute pre-departure check prevents a lot of trailside frustration. Inspect: frame for cracks, tires for debris and wear (add sealant if tubeless), wheels for trueness, brake pads ...
The Breakdown Touring gear breaks into five categories: on-the-bike clothing (helmet, touring shoes, cycling shorts, rain gear), off-the-bike clothing (comfortable layers, sandals, warm hat), miscellaneous essentials (toiletries, first-aid kit, water ...
The Breakdown Long touring days can require roughly twice your normal caloric intake and three times your fluid intake, so eating and drinking on a schedule — not just when ...
Bicycle touring may be divided into three primary categories: Supported, Self-Contained, and Hybrid. The first two may sound rather self-explanatory, yet each contains its own subcategories. Hybrid tours include elements ...
Many people consider the mountain bike to be humanity’s greatest adventure vehicle. They allow you to escape the confines of pavement, the roar of traffic, and the increasingly motorized din ...
The definition of bicycle touring (or bicycle travel) is varied and debatable. Some would tell you that it’s not really bicycle touring unless you’re riding self-contained and sleeping in a ...
The Breakdown Fully loaded camping road tours typically carry 30–40 pounds of gear across front and rear panniers. Organize gear into four categories — cooking/eating utensils, shelter, clothing, and tools/spare ...
The Breakdown Getting your bike to a point-to-point tour’s starting line has several options. Flying means boxing your bike (fees vary widely by airline) or using a folding bike like ...
The Breakdown Key features to look for in a touring bike include low gearing (a “gear inch” of about 20 handles nearly any loaded touring situation), rack mounts for panniers, ...
One of the easiest and most liberating ways to travel by bicycle is traveling without a bicycle — renting, that is. For many, renting a bike after arriving at a ...
