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When my trusty MSR Whisperlite International stove started sputtering in the high pampas of Ecuador, I stubbornly dug my heels in. I knew my stove so well that after years ...
One day I got home from work at 5:00 PM and looked out the window. The sun was bright and beautiful. I made a peanut butter sandwich, put on my ...
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 ...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by trip planning? Organizing and executing a bikepacking trip or bike tour is no small feat. There’s gear to gather, food to plan, logistics to ...
You’ve planned your route, packed your panniers, and put your helmet on. Your tire pressure is just right, your lights are fully charged, and snacks are at the ready. Time ...
Probably the most accessible tour of all, a bike overnight is often a one- or two-night bike trip from your front door or a place you can drive or take ...
When their favorite Adventure Cycling course was canceled due to the pandemic, Tour Leaders Joe Riemensnider and Allison Seger did the next best thing and turned the Basics of Dirt ...
There’s a new trend brewing in bicycle travel. Of course, it’s nothing new to ride bikes on dirt, and adventurous people have been strapping camping gear to bikes since long ...
This article and illustration originally appeared in the May 2019 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. It’s that time of year when you air out the house, get the carpets cleaned, and ...
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 ...
