Diagnosing Weird Bike Noises: A Bikepacker’s Guide
Is your loaded bike making strange sounds in the middle of nowhere? Don’t panic! This guide to diagnosing bike noises was written with bikepackers and tourers in mind.
Bicycle Touring
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.
Interview with Jin: Ten Years of Cycling the World
After 10 years and 74 countries, one of my bike traveling heroes shares her tips, hopes, and fears.
Brooks B17 Saddles: What’s the Real Difference Between Standard, Short, and Carved?
The Brooks B17 saddle is a classic for bike touring and bikepacking, but which model is right for you? Here are the differences between standard, short, and carved.
Interview with Bas Idsinga, Creator of Cycle Planet
When Bas had to pause his world bicycle tour in 2020, he channeled his energy into creating Cycle Planet, a comprehensive platform where bike travelers can find country information, local hosts, and much more.
4 Ideas for Your First Bike Camping Overnight
Intrigued by bike camping but not sure where to start? Here are four simple ideas for your first bicycle overnight. Why not try one this weekend?
Introducing BikeSleepBike: Browse Bike Blogs from Around the World
Shamelessly plugging my newest project: a portal for finding bikepacking blogs and bicycle touring journals for inspiration and trip planning.
Bicycling Across America: 9 Important Tips
Biking across America is a guaranteed epic adventure. These tips will help you make sure it’s epic for all the right reasons.
Sudan, in the Company of Men
When the welcome committee is all men, all the time, cycling solo as a woman in conservative and friendly Sudan gets … complex.
Where the Pavement Ends: Tips to Transition from Road Touring to Bikepacking
Tips for the road touring cyclist intrigued by dirt and gravel bikepacking. Here’s how to make the transition.
The Pursuit Zone Podcast: Travel in Africa, Bicycle Touring, and Racing Across the US
I was on The Pursuit Zone Podcast! We talked about travel in Africa, bicycle touring, and long-distance racing. Here’s where to find the episode.
Bikepacking Food Guide: fill your stomach without filling up your bike bags
Wondering how to fuel your next bikepacking trip? These ideas for planning, packing, and resupplying bikepacking food will keep your stomach happy as you pedal off into the sunset.
Dynamo Jenny Podcast: Inspirational Female Cyclists
I was honored to be a guest on Dynamo Jenny, a podcast from Adventure Cycling about “women, bikes, and taking up space in America.”
From The Gear Closet: Favorite Bikepacking and Touring Gear
Just a big list of my personal favorite gear for bikepacking and touring, and what I love about it. Welcome to my garage.
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail in New Zealand | Guide + 4 Day Itinerary
The Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail is the longest official bike route in New Zealand. Here’s a guide to this scenic cycling route, especially for independent travelers who like to camp.
Panniers vs. Bikepacking Bags: How to Choose?
Deciding between panniers vs. bikepacking bags for your next adventure? This guide will help you understand which system is best for which kind of bicycle trip.
Cycling Boise to Klamath Falls: Quiet Highways + Oregon Outback Bikepacking Route
Here’s 614 miles of lightly trafficked, wide-open eastern and central Oregon bicycle route. The only catch: it’s half pavement and half dirt. This mixed terrain adventure has a bit of everything.
Cycling Egypt: Luxor to Abu Simbel – Route Notes and Tips
In February 2020 I cycled from Luxor to Abu Simbel in Egypt, and then on to Sudan. Here’s an overview of my route and some tips for other bicycle travelers wanting to cycle in Egypt.
6 Counterintuitive Tips for Bicycling Safely In Traffic
Cycling safely in traffic isn’t always what you’d expect. Here are 6 things cyclists do that seem safe but can actually put us at risk.
Cycling Sudan: Route, Map, and Tips
In early 2020 I rode my bicycle through northern Sudan. Here are route notes, tips, and pictures from a challenging and rewarding journey.
Water Filters and Purifiers for Bikepacking and Touring
A comprehensive guide to water filtration and purification, specifically for bicycle travelers and bikepackers.
Tips for Bicycle Touring Abroad
Excited by the idea of a bicycle tour abroad? Here are 8 tips for a smooth trip from someone who adores international bike travel.
Pedals for Bikepacking and Touring: Are Clipless Pedals Worth the Tradeoff?
Can you enjoy the efficiency of clipless pedals while keeping your setup practical for travel? Here’s the scoop on clipless pedals for bikepacking and touring.
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul 1P Solo Tent
Detailed review of the Big Sky Soul 1P, an affordable, lightweight, versatile freestanding solo tent. Here’s why I love it for backpacking, bikepacking, and travel.
Where to Sleep While Bicycling Across America
Wondering where to sleep on a budget while bicycling across the US? It can be tricky. Here are 14 ideas to help you save money and sleep well on a US bicycle tour.
