The Road That Has No End And 4 Other Travel Tidbits

Over the past week I’ve come across some cool travel goodies… and I thought I would take a minute or two to share them with you.
1) Tim & Cindie Travis Discuss The Bicycle Touring Lifestyle
Tim and Cindie Travis are the authors of the book, “The Road That Has No End” and this couple from Arizona [...]

Erika DeLeo Builds Her Way Up To Bicycling The Australian Outback

Erika DeLeo is a 20-year-old student and part time worker at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Currently slated to receive her Liberal Arts A.A. degree in December of 2009, Erika already has one short bike tour under her belt and has plans for at least two more in the years to come.
Erika, first [...]

Review: Exped DownMat 7 Pump Sleeping Mat

If you are anything like me, you enjoy a good night’s sleep after a long day of travel.  And if you are looking for a way to sleep well and feel at home while out on the road, this article is for you!

Sleeping Around
There are a number of different sleeping mats to choose from, but [...]

The Right Time To Get Your Gear

When is the best time to purchase the equipment you will need for your bicycle tour?
RIGHT NOW!!!
If you are planning a bicycle tour for this summer or for any point in the future, NOW is the best time to get your gear.
Here’s why:
1) Lack Of Supply

Most bicycle tourists travel during the months of April, [...]

21 Year Old Canadian, Derek Gytenbeek, Circles North America By Bike

When I put out my call for people to feature here on Bicycle Touring Pro, Derek Gytenbeek was one of the first individuals to contact me. Just 21 years old, Derek is currently in the midst of a year long bicycle adventure around North America. At this moment, he’s sitting just north of Acapulco, Mexico, [...]

The Cost For One Month Of Bike Touring In Switzerland

There’s a lot of information out there about what kind of touring bikes to ride and which panniers to use, but it seems to be pretty difficult to find out how much a long distance self-supported bicycle tour actually costs. You hear people talk about how they’ve spent less than $20, $10, $5 and even [...]

The Average Day Of An Unconventional Freak

In a recent article I shared what my average day of long distance bicycle touring looks like. But today I want to do something a little different and share with you what my “normal” day looks like – because I know for a fact that my normal day is unlike most. And it’s unlike most [...]