Free Camping, Hotels And Lodging For Your Travels (Video Recording)

Earlier tonight I held a live video broadcast on Ustream where I spent a little over a half-hour discussing the topic of free lodging for bicycle travelers.
I promised to record the event for those of you who were unable to attend the live broadcast, but (would you believe it!) I forgot to press the record [...]

Let’s Talk About How You Can Get Free Lodging For Your Travels – This Tuesday At 6 PM (Pacific Time)

This coming Tuesday (February 16) at 6 PM Pacific Time I will be conducting a live video broadcast in which I will be discussing the topic of FREE LODGING for BICYCLE TRAVELERS.
Over the past 10 years I have received thousands of dollars worth of free hotel rooms, campgrounds, hostels, bed & breakfasts etc. On February [...]

Pacific Outdoor Equipment – Peak Oyl Elite Sleeping Pad

According to Pacific Outdoor Equipment (a small outdoor company located in Bozeman, Montana that specializes in innovative gear built from welded fabrics for human powered sports), the correct sleeping mat is chosen after considering “the right insulation for the seasons, the right length for you, the right gender, and of course the right amount of [...]

181 Free Articles About Bicycle Touring, World Travel And Lifestyle Design

2009 was one hell of a year!
At this time last year I was emerging from my apartment in downtown Luzern, Switzerland and celebrating the first of what would become 254 days of bike travel in 16 different European countries.
Since that time, I have covered thousands of miles on my bicycle (and on foot); written nearly [...]

Stealth Camping Locations

Hello BTP readers, “JimboTrek” here.
Over the last ten years or so I’ve amassed 4,000+ miles of bicycle touring experience and over 3,200 miles of hiking experience. Most of the nights I’ve spent traveling involved camping – and a large portion of those nights required that I partake in what is commonly referred to as “stealth [...]

Extreme Stealth Camping Tips

The August issue of XSport Magazine features a short 2-page piece I put together on the logistics of stealth camping.
For those who don’t know, “stealth camping” refers to the act of quietly finding a place away from people where you can camp for the night and then quickly slip away in the morning without [...]

50% Off The Ultimate Guide To Free Lodging

It’s been almost a year since I released “The Ultimate Guide To Free Lodging” – a manual and audio course that takes you by the hand and walks you step-by-step through the process of obtaining free hotels and campgrounds for your bicycle and travel adventures. 
This is the same system I have used for the past [...]

What An Average Day Of Bicycle Touring Looks Like

If you are new to bicycle travel, you might be thinking to yourself, “What exactly does an average day of bicycle touring look like?” By this I mean, “What kind of schedule must one traveling by bike keep in order to eat, sleep, travel a certain distance each day, and still have time to stop [...]

The Secrets Of Stealth Camping

It’s called many things: stealth camping, wild camping, guerrilla camping, rolling off into the woods, etc. In the end, they all mean the same thing.
Stealth camping is the act of quietly finding a place away from people where you can camp for the night and then quickly slip away in the morning without being detected. [...]

The Ultimate Guide To Free Hotels And Campgrounds For Bicycle Travelers

Today I’m giving away one copy of “The Ultimate Guide To Free Lodging“.
“The Ultimate Guide To Free Lodging” takes you by the hand and walks you step-by-step through the process of asking for and receiving free hotels, bed & breakfasts, campgrounds and more!

The Benefits Of Cycling In A Down Economy

The following is by Gene Bisbee of BikingBis.com
People on a budget already know that one of their biggest expenses is their car. They can save money by leaving the car in the garage and still have rich experiences by riding a bicycle.
A scenic attraction always seems more picturesque when you arrive under your own power. A bike commute to [...]

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 [...]

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