How To Make Your Own Working Camp Stove

Finding the right stove for your bicycle tour can be difficult. There are dozens of different stoves to choose from and it seems as though each one requires a different type of fuel. That’s why, years ago, when I came across the designs for a working camp stove made out of two ordinary soda cans, [...]

Ultralite Cooking For The Traveling Cyclist

It’s Finally Here! The Bicycle Cooking Information You’ve Been Looking For!
If you are planning a bicycle tour and have been wondering to yourself…
Do I need to bring a stove with me to cook my food?
What is the difference between base camp and ultralite cooking?
What kind of cooking gear and utensils will I [...]

Bicycle Touring At Night: A Guide To Riding In The Dark

Riding in the dark is not something many bicycle tourists consider. When night falls, most traveling cyclists are fast asleep, recuperating from a long day of riding. But there are times when riding in the dark is not only possible, but also a good idea!
Today, I want to talk about three reasons for traveling at [...]

Interview With The Authors Of “Ultralite Bicycle Camping”

Dr. Bernd Fischel and Barbara (Barbie) Garrett are the authors of the book, “Ultralite Bicycle Camping: The Cyclists Guide to Ultralite Camping and Touring in Europe.”
This 349 page book covers numerous aspects of bicycle touring, but centers around how you can travel in Europe on an ultralite bike… and on an ultralite budget.
This 41-minute interview [...]

How To Pack Your Bicycle For A Long Distance Tour

As part of my three part series on how to pack your bicycle for a long distance touring adventure, today I am going to be discussing how to actually pack your bike with your panniers and other belongings.
In part 1 we discussed how to pack your handlebar bag. In part 2 I gave you some [...]

Bicycle Touring Business Cards – How To Use Them

When traveling by bike there are bound to be times when you will run into a person and decide that you want to keep in touch with them after you go your separate ways. This person may be another cyclist, someone you met in the supermarket, or a kind stranger who let you sleep in [...]

Bicycle Touring With An Extra Tire? Is It A Good Idea?

If you are going to be out on the road for an extended period of time (i.e. a month or more), you are likely wondering whether or not it is a good idea to bring an extra tire with you. Bringing an extra tube or two is obvious, but bringing an extra tire? Is it [...]

How Many Spare Tubes Should You Carry?

If you’re planning a bicycle tour, you are going to want to make sure you pack some extra tubes. The question is, how many spare tubes should you bring with you?
Like many aspects of bicycle touring, the answer to this question depends on a number of different things.
On most of my long distance bicycle tours [...]

What To Do When You Can’t Find A Riding Partner

For many wanna-be bicycle travelers, the only thing holding them back from actually taking the leap and exploring the world by bike is the fact that they can’t find anyone to go with them. Most people don’t want to be alone for months on end as they cycle across cities, states, and countries… so finding [...]