Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
Managing your emotions can be the hardest, and most important, part of any travel experience. It’s hard to keep a positive attitude when things go wrong. Beautiful scenery, a stiff ...
Traveling through bear habitat poses a special set of challenges for touring cyclists, here’s are the best practices to follow.
In some parts of the world, it’s difficult to find fresh fruit and vegetables. When traveling in rural parts of the United States, gas stations and roadside diners become the ...
The Breakdown Bring a lightweight, waterproof tent and quick-drying, warm layers. Carry 2 to 3 liters of water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene, and call ahead to confirm potable water ...
Most cyclists are familiar with riding in the wind. Headwinds are annoying, tailwinds are awesome, and crosswinds … well, crosswinds can be deadly. For a long-distance touring cyclist, riding in ...
In cycling, posture is important. Your position on the bike is like your attitude: it flavors everything you do. Pedaling fifty miles with bad posture is a completely different experience ...
If you’re planning a summer bike tour across the United States or a trip to the American Southwest, you know you’ll be in for some “scorchers.” Here’s how to keep cool while cycling in hot weather.
Prevention beats sitting out days nursing pain. Here’s how.
When planning out a bike trip, it is really easy to focus solely on the route from point A to point B. However, once you hit the road, you may ...
The Breakdown Efficient pedaling starts with cadence, and most riders should aim for 70–90 revolutions per minute. Calculate cadence by counting one foot’s pedal strokes for 20 seconds and multiplying ...
