Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
Getting familiar with your cadence and gearing is important. Cyclists typically have a cadence at which they feel most comfortable, is most efficient, and maintains less stress on the body. ...
Everyone loves to take pictures when they’re on a bike trip, but when they get home many people are disappointed with their images. It’s not easy to capture the grandeur ...
Traveling cyclists must consider many things when preparing for a stint on the road, and we tend to focus our attention on things related to food, shelter, and routes. However, ...
Yes, you are probably getting the most exercise your body has ever seen and having a great time experiencing the great outdoors, but you are also putting your body through ...
The only thing worse than a brake that won’t stop is one that won’t let go. Brake issues can reduce safety and morale, but thankfully simple roadside fixes should have ...
I’m a big believer that you will enjoy your tour a great deal more if you get a strong night of sleep between riding days. If you plan on camping ...
Many cyclists have had to deal with charging dogs while riding bicycles. They speak of wrecks, losing a shoe, ripped pant legs, and even socks with teeth marks. There have been damaged ...
At first, I thought I was hallucinating. That looks like a bear, I thought as the critter leaped out of the woods into the middle of the bike path, but it’s too ...
Bicycle tours rarely go according to plan, and that’s what I love about them. Unexpected events keep you on your toes, but if you’re well prepared with good equipment and ...
Every cyclist should know how to fix a flat tire, and the good news is that it doesn’t take much! Practice once or twice at home and you won’t be ...
