Bicycle touring is my favorite way to travel. At pedal-powered speed you see and feel everything – the wind, rain, sun, the bugs in your face, the smell of the foliage or the exhaust, the curiosity and kindness of the strangers you encounter.
Here you’ll find everything related to bicycle touring: route and country guides, gear reviews, and tips learned from many thousands of miles on the road.
If you tend to prefer dirt to pavement and saddle bags to panniers, check out the bikepacking section too.
The Divide rack from Old Man Mountain is a strong and versatile rack that can mount to nearly any bike, even without rack eyelets (really!). This detailed review shares my experience with it during 900 miles in Central Asia.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur 3 person tent has been our home away from home for 2000 miles of bikepacking. Here’s our long term review of this popular lightweight tent.
We took two sets of REI Co-op Link Panniers to Central Asia for a rugged 900 mile bikepacking trip. Here’s a detailed review of how they performed.
The Jones Loop H-Bar and Surly Moloko are both popular “alt bars” offering loads of hand positions. Which one should you choose? Here’s a side-by-side comparison.
Part 2 of our Central Asia bikepacking adventure, an epic ride in Kyrgyzstan on the Tian Shan Traverse.
Part 1 of a dream bikepacking trip in Central Asia! This post covers southern Kazakhstan near Almaty between the Korday and Karkara border crossings with Kyrgyzstan.
Hiker biker campsites are a cherished resource for self-powered travelers. Here’s where to find them, how to use them, and what to expect when you get there.
The Selle Italia Diva Gel Superflow saddle is a super popular women’s bike saddle. Here’s how it’s working for me after 1600+ miles of intense bikepacking.
My in-depth review of the kLite Qube, a highly visible, always-on, dynamo powered tail light for commuters, bikepackers, road cyclists, and anyone who wants to be seen and stay safe.
When a new bike joins your family, naming it is almost as important as riding it! Here’s a long list of bike name examples and inspiration to get your wheels turning.
Saddle sores can be a major bummer, but if ultra-distance cyclists can prevent and treat them successfully, you can too!
Let’s talk bikepacking and road bikes. What kind of bikepacking? With which kind of road bike? Here’s everything you need to know.
From lightweight bike locks to simple clever tricks, here’s how to prevent bike theft and keep your gear safe while bikepacking or touring.
Curious about the kinds of mechanical issues that come up during 15,000 miles of bikepacking and touring? Here are twelve of my own bike repair disasters, how I fixed them, and what I learned.
A 260 mile bike touring route through rural Central California linking a variety of towns, recreation sites, quiet back roads, and several stunning gravel climbs and descents.
Itching to hit the road and looking for company? Here’s where and how to find a riding companion for your next bikepacking trip or bicycle tour, and beyond.
Dry bags are an infinitely useful and versatile item of bikepacking gear. Here’s how to choose which type, size, and model works best for your bikepacking setup.
How a long bike tour in Asia deepened Eleanor’s passion for the region, revealed her strength and her values, and eventually drew her to bikepack racing.
What could possibly go wrong on a bikepacking trip? Everything! Here’s how to embrace the art of problem solving on your next pedal-powered adventure.
Dreaming about the GDMBR but not sure what gear you need? Here’s my touring-pace gear list to help you get started.
Mountains, wildfires, open plains, and endless forests on the Montana section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
The Great Basin, Grand Tetons, and more on the Wyoming and Idaho sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Mountains, resort towns, and more mountains on the Colorado section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Desert, wide-open plains, and a surprising amount of rugged forest in the New Mexico section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
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