Pavement and panniers, culture and travel, seeing the world at pedal-powered pace.
Gear
Long-Term Review: REI Co-op Link Panniers (2000+ Miles)
Jones Loop H-Bar vs. Surly Moloko: Side by Side Handlebar Comparison
In-Depth Review: kLite Qube Dynamo Tail Light
Drop Bars on Mountain Bikes: How & Why (or Why Not)
Comfortable Bike Saddles for Women: 7 Models to Consider
Brooks B17 Saddles: What’s the Real Difference Between Standard, Short, and Carved?
Panniers vs. Bikepacking Bags: The Debate Evolves (Again)
Water Filters for Bikepacking and Bicycle Travel
Tips and How-To’s
Hiker Biker Campsites: How They Work and What to Expect
Naming Your Bike: Ideas to Suit Any Pedal-Powered Personality
Saddle Sores: Prevention and Treatment Tactics from Long-Distance Bikepackers
Protecting Bike and Gear From Theft While Bikepacking (More Than Just Locks)
10 Real-Life Mechanical Disasters From My Bike Trips (And Lessons Learned)
Where to Find Bikepacking Partners or Bike Touring Companions
4 Types of Bikepacking Problems and How to Manage Them
Diagnosing Weird Bike Noises: A Bikepacker’s Guide
Interview with Jin: Ten Years of Cycling the World
4 Ideas for Your First Bike Camping Overnight
6 Counterintuitive Tips for Bicycling Safely In Traffic
Tips for Bicycle Touring Abroad
Bikes and Parts
Explaining 1x Drivetrains for Bikepacking (+ My Experience Switching From 2x)
Crafting a Balanced Bikepacking Repair Kit, from Ultralight to Expedition
Essential Bike Repair and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
Stories and Inspiration
Interview with Eleanor Moseman: Biking Central Asia and China, Endurance Racing, and the Importance of Connection
Interview with Jin: Ten Years of Cycling the World
Interview with Bas Idsinga, Creator of Cycle Planet
Introducing BikeSleepBike: Browse Bike Blogs from Around the World
Sudan, in the Company of Men
The Pursuit Zone Podcast: Travel in Africa, Bicycle Touring, and Racing Across the US
Dynamo Jenny Podcast: Inspirational Female Cyclists
Bicycle Travel Interviews: Adventure, Fear, and Traveling Solo While Married
Bike Touring in the USA
Route Guide: Central California Mixed-Terrain Bike Tour
My Great Divide Bikepacking Gear List: What Worked & What Didn’t
Montana: Bikepacking The Great Divide #4 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Wyoming & Idaho: Bikepacking The Great Divide #3 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Colorado: Bikepacking the Great Divide #2 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
New Mexico: Bikepacking The Great Divide #1 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Smoke ‘n Fire 2021: Third Time’s the Charm
Biking Across America: 9 Essential Tips From a Woman Who’s Done It Twice
Cycling Boise to Klamath Falls: Quiet Highways + Oregon Outback Bikepacking Route
Where to Sleep While Bicycling Across America
Bike Touring in Southeast Asia
Cycling from Stung Treng to Siem Reap in Cambodia
Laos Bicycle Touring: Route Notes and Travel Tips
Bicycle Travel in Southeast Asia: Is it for you?
Northern Vietnam Bicycle Touring: Route Notes and Travel Tips
How To Bicycle Safely on Southeast Asia’s Roads
Quick Guide to Cycling from Hanoi Airport to Hanoi City
What should women wear for a bicycle tour in Southeast Asia?
Bike Touring in Northern Africa
Sudan, in the Company of Men
Cycling Egypt: Luxor to Abu Simbel – Route Notes and Tips
Cycling Sudan: Route, Map, and Tips
Bike Touring in Patagonia
Cycling Chile’s Carretera Austral: Guide to the Wild Southern Half
Cycling Patagonia: Tierra Del Fuego and Ushuaia (Trip Report Part 2)
