Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
This story originally appeared in the Mach/April 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. For a long time, I called myself “a sprinter, not a climber,” a common joke among cycling ...
Do we eat to bike or bike to eat? It probably doesn’t matter, because either way we need fuel! And while bars and gels might get the job done on day rides, for a multi-day tour most people want “real food,” and quite a bit of it.
How Do You Get Your Bike Box to the End of a Point-to-Point Trip? Especially when you don’t live near either terminus of the route? Is shipping the only option?
I have good news and bad news. The equipment you need for a week-long tour is pretty much the same as what you need for a month-long or even cross-country tour. I say it’s good news because once you’ve dialed in your kit, you’ll be ready for all sorts of bike travel adventures.
At first glance, the nationwide map of Amtrak routes appears to be a sprawling spiderweb of interconnected rail lines doubling over one another as they crisscross the country. But to ...
If they don’t dump you afterwards, congratulations.
A guide to riding farther, smarter, and happier
My riding partner always shirks camp duties. How can I get them to contribute their fair share? Dear Overworked, Bummer! I feel for you on this one. Going out on ...
The Breakdown You don’t need to be a mechanic to go bikepacking, but knowing the basics can save your ride. Here are a few key skills worth learning: saddle adjustment, ...
The Breakdown Making camp becomes routine with practice. Look for flat ground, wind shelter, proximity (but not too close) to water, and a surface that won’t flood. Backcountry hygiene matters: ...
