Adventure Cyclist

Scenes from the Saddle

 
“The Perfect Midwest Bikepacking Route” documentary focuses on a region frequently written off as flat and uneventful. People love it anyway.
Oct 20th, 2026
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If you feel like something’s not right, the first step is to simply pull over as soon as you can safely do so. The next step is to not panic. Just because you’re off course doesn’t mean you’re actually lost.
Oct 19th, 2026
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11 culinary pit stops along Adventure Cycling’s new Eastern Canada Route to whet your appetite and fuel your ride.
Oct 7th, 2026
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Over 13 days and 1,300 miles, a writer and his riding partner circumnavigated Iceland on as many gravel roads as they could find — altering their understanding of themselves and this gorgeously raw and rugged island
Oct 2nd, 2026
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Let’s talk about what to do when “nature calls” during a bike tour. The usefulness of these tips may depend on where you’re touring, but hopefully they’ll still put your mind at ease.
Sep 11th, 2026
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A duo of budget-friendly gravel bikes gets an upgrade, including a new drivetrain and frame
Sep 7th, 2026
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Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself into a cycling paradise. Rider safety hasn’t kept up
Aug 28th, 2026
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The saying goes: “There’s no bad weather, just inadequate gear.” Be prepared for your next dousing by Mother Nature with these picks for some of our favorite wet-weather touring gear. ...
Aug 24th, 2026
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When I’m at home, I typically postpone a ride when the weather isn’t cooperating. That’s not always an option during a bike tour. How will I cope?
Aug 14th, 2026
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Legendary German touring cyclist Heinz Stücke spent more than 50 years cycling nearly 650,000 kilometers. He passed away on July 22, 2026. Here is a bit of his story.
Aug 3rd, 2026
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Have you ever wondered what cycling will be like in 50 years? What about 50 years ago? These were questions our writer pondered while recreating a 750-plus-mile tour from 1976 — on penny-farthings.
Jul 27th, 2026
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