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
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.
Bikepacking Dry Bags For Every Purpose and Budget
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.
Interview with Eleanor Moseman: Biking Central Asia and China, Endurance Racing, and the Importance of Connection
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.
Montana: Bikepacking The Great Divide #4 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Mountains, wildfires, open plains, and endless forests on the Montana section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Wyoming & Idaho: Bikepacking The Great Divide #3 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
The Great Basin, Grand Tetons, and more on the Wyoming and Idaho sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Colorado: Bikepacking the Great Divide #2 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Mountains, resort towns, and more mountains on the Colorado section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
New Mexico: Bikepacking The Great Divide #1 – Notes, Pics, & Tips
Desert, wide-open plains, and a surprising amount of rugged forest in the New Mexico section of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Comfortable Bike Saddles for Women: 7 Models to Consider
These comfortable bike seats for women will put the fun back in riding your bike if you’ve been suffering from saddle soreness.
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.
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 Essential Tips
Biking across America is a guaranteed epic adventure. These tips will help you make sure it’s epic for all the right reasons.
Long-Term Review: BigBlue 28W Solar Charger (Backpacking and Bikepacking)
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.
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.
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.”
Cycling the Alps 2 Ocean Trail in New Zealand: Overview + 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 vs. Mix and Match: Which is Best?
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.
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.
