Adventure Cyclist

Scenes from the Saddle

 
As I flip through the photo album of our bike trip from Burlington to Montreal, I’m struck by the diversity of landscapes we encountered. The glossy 4×6 images show us ...
Mar 20th, 2023
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Grand Trunk Compass 360° Stool, $60 The Grand Trunk Compass 360° Stool is not the lightest camp stool out there, nor is it the smallest, most packable stool. But it ...
Mar 16th, 2023
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This article first appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. In 2018, I was on a work trip riding my bike down the Colorado Trail with Rim Tours, ...
Feb 28th, 2023
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Many years ago, when I was a young service member living in Southern California, a friend and I visited the local BMW dealership. We were both junior enlisted Marines and ...
Feb 14th, 2023
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This article first appeared in the July 1999 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. It has been updated to reflect changes in technology and product quality by Paul Buchanan (@thecasualroadie). If you ...
Jan 30th, 2023
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This article first appeared in the December 2022/January 2023 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. In April, when the novelty and magic of winter has worn off, the days are neither warm nor ...
Jan 17th, 2023
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Nothing gets me ramped up to ride my bike like those surprisingly warm, sunny days mid-spring when the flowers all seem to come out at once and the trails, despite ...
Jan 3rd, 2023
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GU Roctane Energy Drink Mix, $30 for 12 servings I’m a big fan of drink mixes, partly for the calories but mostly for the electrolytes. I like to stay hydrated ...
Dec 19th, 2022
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Oh no! You glance outside your office window and realize your bike is covered in snow. What now? It’s a typical scene for us in Missoula, Montana. Here are some ...
Dec 9th, 2022
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With snow and ice abounding in Missoula, it would be so nice to ride a fat bike around, but maybe you don’t have one and a rad, new bike just ...
Dec 7th, 2022
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