Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
I’m just going to admit up front that I think hot camp food is overrated. It’s messy, time-intensive, and often less appetizing than most people are willing to admit. (Freeze-dried ...
Luckily, chain issues are rare thanks to quality manufacturing and most riders’ adequate maintenance (you have been maintaining your chain, right?). But should an unlucky break — literally — befall ...
Reason 1: You can totally do it. Yes, totally. Worried about what you have to buy? Worried about being in shape? Don’t worry! There are many things you might think you need ...
“The best camera is the one you have with you,” or so goes the old saying. With smartphone cameras that blow away the performance of point-and-shoots from just a few ...
There is cleaning to be done. The bags have to be emptied out and packed anew, breaking set habits; calls need to be made and arrangements confirmed. Trash will be ...
You never know quite what to expect when leaving on a bicycle tour. Most of us plan for a wide variety of weather, terrain, mechanical issues, and more. But when ...
As the director of the Ciclismo Classico Bike Travel Film Festival, I see more bike touring videos than just about anyone, and with GoPro and other helmet cams making it easy ...
Winter: it’s coming, whether we like it or not. Many bike travelers like to keep their chops up in winter by commuting or overnighting to cabins, and why not? Once ...
