Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
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. Learn these in order: saddle adjustment, chain cleaning and lubing, ...
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: ...
The Breakdown This guide includes a practical food list for no-cook and quick-cook options. Sip consistently throughout the day (roughly 3.5 liters every five hours), always filter or purify from ...
Heavy in Houston asks: I always overpack because I’m nervous I’ll need something I don’t have. How can I lighten my load both mentally and physically? Dear Heavy in Houston, ...
