Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
One of the easiest and most liberating ways to travel by bicycle is traveling without a bicycle — renting, that is. For many, renting a bike after arriving at a ...
The Breakdown Start training at least 12 weeks before departure with this four-stage plan. Stage 1 base training working toward two-hour rides. Stage 2 adds speed intervals, hills, and light ...
The Breakdown Before assuming your bike isn’t tour-ready, take it to a local bike shop for a tune-up — a $75 service is far cheaper than buying new. Key upgrades ...
The Breakdown Daily touring distance depends on fitness, goals, touring style, and terrain. First-time tourers should plan for half to two-thirds of their normal comfortable mileage. A physically fit rider ...
Rather than risk sounding preachy, we’ll simply offer a list of things to consider that can help keep you safe while on tour. Use or lose these ideas as you see fit, but at least give them all some thought.
Certain rules of thumb can aid you in your planning, whether you intend to do an overnight ride to a nearby state park or a yearlong tour around the world.
At least once a week, we receive an email or phone call from someone asking if it’s okay to ride a mountain bike for their tour, whether it be a ...
When packing up for a tour, I tend to put a big focus on the essentials (tools, tent, sleeping bag, cookware, clothes, etc). Here are four items that may or ...
The Breakdown Budget touring strategies include: traveling with a friend to split costs, using the Warmshowers app to find free stays, and swapping paid campsites for free sites. Being approachable ...
As the days get shorter, I find myself spending less time in the saddle and more time in the garage. After all, as the season winds down, there are many ...
