Where to Find Bikepacking Partners or Bike Touring Companions
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.
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.
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.
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.
These comfortable bike seats for women will put the fun back in riding your bike if you’ve been suffering from saddle soreness.
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.
After 10 years and 74 countries, one of my bike traveling heroes shares her tips, hopes, and fears.
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.
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.
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?
Shamelessly plugging my newest project: a portal for finding bikepacking blogs and bicycle touring journals for inspiration and trip planning.
Biking across America is a guaranteed epic adventure. These tips will help you make sure it’s epic for all the right reasons.
Here’s why we chose the BigBlue Solar Charger, how it held up on our thru hike, and why we think it’s the best solar charger for backpacking.
When the welcome committee is all men, all the time, cycling solo as a woman in conservative and friendly Sudan gets … complex.
Tips for the road touring cyclist intrigued by dirt and gravel bikepacking. Here’s how to make the transition.
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.
I was honored to be a guest on Dynamo Jenny, a podcast from Adventure Cycling about “women, bikes, and taking up space in America.”
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.
Deciding between panniers vs. bikepacking bags for your next adventure? Here’s your guide to choosing between, or blending together, these two bike travel styles.
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.
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.