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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gear Review: Moosetreks Full Frame Bag after 4500+ Miles
4500+ mile review of my Moosetreks frame bag, an affordable and well-designed budget bag for bikepacking and bicycle touring.
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.
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.
Bike Repair Tools and Spares List for Bikepacking and Touring
The right bicycle repair kit can save your bike tour, and the wrong one can really ruin your day. Here’s how to create the best repair kit for any type of bicycle trip.
Essential Bike Repair and Maintenance You Can Do Yourself
Get to know your bike and save money with these guides and practical tips, learned the hard way, for DIY bike repair and maintenance.
Can You Bikepack on a Surly Long Haul Trucker?
The Surly Long Haul Trucker is a cult classic pavement tourer. But can it hold its own on dirt and gravel? Here’s the scoop on bikepacking with your LHT.
Bike Nonstop US 2019: Lessons Learned From 3500 Miles at the Back of the Pack
Reflections and lessons from a touring cyclist dabbling in ultra-distance bike racing. Or, “How NOT to race a bicycle across the US.”
Flying With a Bicycle as Checked Luggage: Tips for an Easy and Affordable Trip
Heading out of town for a race or bike tour? Here’s how to fly with a bicycle as checked luggage. It’s not as hard or expensive as you might think.
6 Easy Ways to Accidentally Kill A Bicyclist With Your Car
Drivers in America kill more bicyclists than in many other developed countries. Here’s how it usually happens. Spend 5 minutes reading this to save a life.
Bike Seat Pain for Women: An Awkwardly Comprehensive Guide
Bicycling can be a pain in the butt, and other personal places, for many women. Here’s how to fix that.
7 Long Rail Trails in the US Perfect For Bicycle Touring
These six long rail trails are scenic, historic, mostly flat, and 100% car-free. Pick one for your next weekend or multiday bicycle tour in the United States.
