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 [...]

An Extensive Guide To Bike Tour Planning

In the summer of 2008 I traveled with my new Bike Friday folding bicycle and spent 8 days on the island of Aruba. Around this time I produced the following article (which is the first part of a three part series on my trip to Aruba, which I never published… until now) about how I [...]

Bicycle Touring Trailers

If you’re thinking about a trip by bike, you might consider the use of a trailer. While backpacks and panniers are great for some, many traveling by bike choose to carry their gear in a trailer pulled behind their bike.
There are bicycle trailers made to haul just about anything (from dogs to children, and yes, [...]

The Ultimate Bike Friday New World Tourist Review

The Bike Friday New World Tourist is thought by some to be the ultimate travel bike for long distance tourists. It’s small wheel base, low-step over feature, fully-loaded capabilities and its ability to fold up and fit inside an airline standard suitcase (thus saving you huge amounts of money when flying with your bicycle) are [...]

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, [...]

BOB Ibex Bicycle Trailer: An In Depth Review

“Do you prefer panniers or a trailer when traveling by bike?”
That’s a question I’ve been asked time and time again over the past few years. Unfortunately, because my previous experiences with long distance bicycle touring have all involved the use of panniers, I’ve been more than a bit bias when answering this question in the past.
But then, [...]