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

January 1, 2010 by Darren Alff · 3 Comments 

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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 [...]

Useless Gear: Coming Home With What You Really Need

November 4, 2009 by Darren Alff · 6 Comments 

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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 [...]