Adventure Cyclist

Scenes from the Saddle

 
Your national parks are some of the most scenic places in the world. Why not explore them by bike and go on that adventure you crave, away from your office ...
Sep 18th, 2019
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Even if you take your tour during the most recommended season for the area, it’s impossible to predict everything and improbable that you’ll outride any inclement weather that comes your ...
Sep 13th, 2019
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You know the feeling: an aching squeeze, low and deep in your abdomen, blooming like a heavy flower… And if you don’t know the feeling, and you’re one of those ...
Sep 10th, 2019
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You’re slow. You never realized it before this bike tour, but as your partner once again pedals effortlessly up the hill and disappears over the summit, you feel like a ...
Aug 20th, 2019
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As two people living with type 1 diabetes, eating colorfully on the road is important for Erik, my cycling partner, and me. A manual food processor, like the Zyliss Easy ...
Aug 6th, 2019
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Sitting atop your delicates in sweaty spandex for days on end, as we do on a bike tour, creates an opportunity for bacteria to party. It’s a most uncomfortable party ...
Jul 5th, 2019
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Doing the same activity for hours a day is hard on our bodies, and bicycle touring is no exception. Riding a bicycle (excluding recumbent machines) puts your body in an ...
May 31st, 2019
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This may surprise you, but touring cyclists don’t ride every single day of their tour. It’s important to take breaks during an extended trip, to give your body time to ...
May 31st, 2019
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We all want to capture that perfect view or hilarious sign or magical encounter that we’re just destined to experience on a bicycle tour. With widespread internet and a camera ...
May 29th, 2019
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Bicycle camping can be one of the most rewarding experiences of any bike tour. If you’re new to camping, or if you need a refresher, you can practice setting up ...
May 29th, 2019
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