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Touring Basics
In 2013, I wrote about some tools for creating your own route. While the nuts and bolts of that post are still valid, I can now add the perspective of one ...
Fat bikes have changed dramatically since the first production frames hit the market over 10 years ago. New materials have made a big impact on total bike weight while 1x drivetrains make ...
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 ...
A typical bicycle traveler loads their bike up with front and rear racks, four panniers, a handlebar bag, and then often lashes a tent and other gear — pillow, family ...
There’s a lot to think about when you’re getting ready to leave on your big self-contained tour. Here are some odds and ends for you to contemplate. As the big ...
If you’re planning to travel by bike, there’s no getting around it—you’ll have to bring stuff. The central truth for this stuff: less is more. Countless cyclists end up shipping ...
Pannier racks are a bit like septic tanks. We tend to ignore them unless they mess up, at which point their deficiencies rule our lives. Some adventure cyclists have had ...
Imagine sitting back in your most comfortable chair as the mountains and rivers glide by. While your legs move at the effort level of a brisk walk, every muscle above ...
If you are planning to go a long way on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, you will depend a great deal on your gear. There are few services such ...
When you’re zooming down a mountain pass on a loaded touring bike, you will be counting on reliable, well-adjusted brakes. Most high-quality models will do the job, but there are ...
