Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
Rather than risk sounding preachy, we’ll simply offer a list of things to consider that can help keep you safe while on tour. Use or lose these ideas as you see fit, but at least give them all some thought.
Certain rules of thumb can aid you in your planning, whether you intend to do an overnight ride to a nearby state park or a yearlong tour around the world.
Whether you’re prepping for your first tour or your 50th, there are several factors to chew on in advance. You might start by addressing these four questions: What style of ...
Some would tell you that it’s not really bicycle touring unless you’re riding self-contained and sleeping in a tent on the ground. Others, including Adventure Cycling, take a more inclusive ...
At least once a week, we receive an email or phone call from someone asking if it’s okay to ride a mountain bike for their tour, whether it be a ...
When packing up for a tour, I tend to put a big focus on the essentials (tools, tent, sleeping bag, cookware, clothes, etc). Here are four items that may or ...
I’ve got the Southern Tier Bicycle Route on my mind during these dark winter days. The Southern Tier is one of those routes that has a distinct “season” for riding due ...
Ready to make your own panniers? Enter the fully waterproof, highly durable bucket panniers made from recycled kitty-litter buckets. Panniers can come at a high price. If you’re grappling with ...
The Breakdown Budget touring strategies include: traveling with a friend to split costs, using the Warmshowers app to find free stays, and swapping paid campsites for free sites. Being approachable ...
In 2013, I wrote about some tools for creating your own route. While the nuts and bolts of that post are still valid, I can now add the perspective of one ...
