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When I was 25, I thought it would be a good idea to hang out by the Panama Canal and see if any sailors would take me with them. I ...
This story originally appeared in the March 2021 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. An occupational hazard of running a bike magazine is a lot of time — a lot of ...
I got into adventure cycling before I got into the internet, and I did almost all my long rides without any electronics. No phone, no GPS, no iPod. I used ...
I don’t remember where I found the tinsel, but since I already had glue, it made sense to stick it to my bike helmet. There are many reasons to carry ...
There’s no need for applause or fanfare: the bandana is a modest accessory. A humble servant. A beacon of hope, with seemingly limitless possibilities for utility and function housed within ...
Three friends set out for an early July five-day, off-road ride in Alberta’s Kananaskis Country. They wanted to keep their loads light to make for a pleasant, nimbler ride during ...
The Breakdown Bike touring is accessible to nearly anyone and doesn’t require elite fitness. An average rider carrying under 20 pounds of gear can average 65 miles a day on ...
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 ...
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 Breakdown Touring gear breaks into five categories: on-the-bike clothing, off-the-bike clothing, miscellaneous camp essentials, bike tools and spare parts, and sleeping can cooking gear. You don’t need new gear ...
