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 [...]

How To Pack Bicycle Panniers – 7 Tips

Pannier packing is an art. There are a million different ways to do it and no one was is correct, but there are a few commonly-held practices that, if you are aware of them, will help you out tremendously once you jump in the saddle and hit the streets.
I was recently asked write a guest [...]

Useless Gear: Coming Home With What You Really Need

How you start a trip and how you finish are two completely different things.
At the beginning of a long distance bike tour, you have the urge to pack as much on your bike as you possibly can. But as time goes by and the miles/kilometers become more difficult, you quickly realize that some items you [...]

Ortlieb Panniers And Handlebar Bags – 20% Off

This is a special one-time only post. The products I have for sale below will go very quickly, so if you are interested, you need to contact me right away.

Here’s the deal:
I’ve decided to no longer sell Ortlieb products in the store section of BicycleTouringPro.com.
Don’t get me wrong. Ortlieb makes some killer gear. Fantastic [...]

Do You Really Need A Handlebar Bag?

The other night I received an email from Linda Imle. Her message read:

Darren,
Could you address handlebar bags. I am still not sure if I really need one that is clipped or if something smaller will do.  Just wondering what you think and why.
Thanks,
Linda

From what I can tell, Linda is really asking two questions. Her first [...]

What Would The Ideal Bicycle Pannier Look Like?

After releasing the ultimate list of bicycle panniers, I got around to thinking, “What would the ideal bicycle pannier look like? What would it be made of? What features would it have?”
After a little thinking and a lot of experience using bike panniers in the past, I put together the following, which is a list [...]

Bicycle Panniers: A Complete List

Are you looking for a good set of panniers for your commute to the office, your return trip from the supermarket, or your bicycle tour around the world?
The following is a list of all the companies currently making bicycle panniers. If I’ve missed a company, please leave a comment at the end of this article [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

How To Pack For A Winter Bicycle Tour

Some might think it crazy to travel by bike in the winter, but it’s actually quite possible if you pack correctly and stay smart while out on the road.
Today I want to share with you how I have packed for my winter bike tour in Europe. I’ll show you everything I brought with me and [...]

Special One Time Deal On Black Lone Peak Pannier Set

Once In A Lifetime Deal:
 
Please Note: These panniers have already been sold. Please do not contact me about them. Thank you.
I’ve got a set of black (not red) P-500 Mount Superior and P-100 Parley’s Summit bicycle panniers… and they’re yours for only $199 if you email me NOW.
I bought this set of panniers to use [...]

10 Great Bicycle Touring Gifts For The Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us and if you’re looking for a great gift for the bicycle tourist in your life (or maybe even for yourself), you gotta check out the following list of 10 great gift ideas for bicycle travelers.
Panniers & Handlebar Bag

One of the first things any bicycle traveler needs is a [...]

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