Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
Loaded bikes don’t maneuver like unloaded ones, but you can handle many hazards the same way: stay perpendicular, ride straight, and avoid when possible.
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 ...
The Breakdown Good sleep between comes down to gear and campsite selection. Choose shelter you’ll feel secure in, a sleeping bag rated for the coldest temps you’ll face, and a ...
Dogs chase moving things—it’s hardwired prey drive. Here’s what to do for a canine encounter.
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 ...
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 ...
