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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 ...
Let’s be real: research is intimidating. It reeks of homework and can raise even more questions than it answers. “Am I really prepared for this? What if I get lost, ...
The Breakdown Female cyclists: Saddle pain isn’t normal and you can fix it. Weight should rest on your sit bones, not your soft tissues. Adjust three things—height (slight knee bend), ...
I used to think that international bicycle travel was only for braver souls. I envied those who could pedal away from a foreign airport, self-sufficient on their loaded bikes, cheerfully ...
Chances are, if you’re planning an Amtrak trip with your bike, you’re feeling intimidated and overwhelmed by the unknowns. How do bike services work? Will my bike be accepted? Do ...
Research fatigue is real! With many tour operators offering hundreds of tours, the unique differences between guided bicycle tours may be hard to suss out. But we’ve got a process ...
Have bike, will travel. It’s true, but it can also get a little complicated. When you only have a week or two off from work and the starting point for ...
The Breakdown Bike touring is accessible to nearly anyone, from teenagers to riders in their seventies, and doesn’t require elite fitness — just training that builds toward your planned daily ...
Learning the terrain, or type of surface, you prefer for your bike tour will help immensely when it comes to picking a route. Some people might think that they’re confined ...
