Did You Win A Free Copy Of The Lost Cyclist?
A week ago I announced that I would be giving away a copy of David V. Herlihy’s new book, The Lost Cyclist, along with $80 USD worth of additional products to a single BicycleTouringPro.com reader. To win, all you...
Bike Against The Wind: Postcard From North Carolina
A few days ago the following postcard showed up in my mail box. The postcard is from Mark Vashro, a young filmmaker currently in the process of riding his bike across the United States, documenting his travels online, and...
62 Books About Bicycle Touring
Looking for some motivation before taking off on your next bicycle expedition? Check out the following is a list of bicycle touring books. These are books that have been written by people who went on a bike tour, returned...
Book Review: Vagabonding – By Rolf Potts
When Tim Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Workweek, suggested I read Rolf Potts’ Vagabonding, I immediately picked up a copy… and I suggest you do too! The 205-page book goes into great detail on the art of long-term...
Win A Free Copy Of “The Lost Cyclist” & Other Cool Stuff
Here’s your chance to win a free copy of David V. Herlihy’s new book, The Lost Cyclist and more than $80 USD worth of additional bike gear and outdoor products. To win, all you have to do is go to this page and...
What Is The Most Amount Of Weight You Have Ever Lost On A Bike Trip?
Many who travel by bike do so in order to lose weight and get in shape. I’ve been asked hundreds of time how much weight loss one should expect when traveling by bike, but I’d like to hear from you: [poll id="4"] I’d...
Missouri: Day 2 – Assembling The Bikes
During my second day in the state of Missouri, Josh and I decided that we would wait a day until heading out on the Katy Trail. It had rained all night long and the trail was most certainly a wet and sticky mess. So we decided...
Mirrycle Incredibell Bellini Bicycle Bell: Review
The Incredibell Bellini bicycle bell made by the Mirrycle Coorporation in Boulder, Colorado is a small dinging bell made to mount on your bike’s handlebars. The bell is so small that it measures just 28 mm from one...
Missouri: Day 1 – Flying Into The State
On the 11th of May, 2010 I flew from my home near Salt Lake City, Utah to Kansas City, Missouri, with plans to cycle the Katy Trail – a 250+ mile rail trail that stretches across nearly the entire length of the state...
Getting Free Hotel Rooms – A How To Guide
Did you know that you can use your bike trip to get free hotel rooms for your travels? And if you run a website or blog about your travels, you stand an even greater chance of getting free lodging. It’s true! There...
Photos From The Katy Trail – Missouri
You don’t have to travel far to take part in a memorable bike touring experience. Just a few couple weeks ago I traveled to the state of Missouri (in the United States) where I stayed with my old high school friend,...
How To Run 22 Miles With No Training Whatsoever
When I woke up on Friday morning, it suddenly felt like a good time to run a marathon. Secretly, I’ve been wanting to run a marathon for years, but I’ve just never done it. I don’t know why exactly. It’s...
The Sierra Schwinn – My First Bike
What do you remember about your first bicycle? My first bike was a silver BMX bike that I rode to school when I was in fifth and sixth grade. My next door neighbor and best friend, Matt Bockal, had a matching bike and we...
Live Video Recording: Discussing The Katy Trail & More!
I just finished up another live streaming video broadcast. In case you missed it, here is the recording: During the video I briefly discuss my recent adventures on the Katy Trail and talk about some of the books I’ve...
