Dawes Galaxy – Touring Bike Review & Photos
In the early 1990′s, there weren’t nearly as many available touring bike models as there are today. It was during this time that mountain bikes were becoming mainstream and the image of the rough and tough off-road...
Thunder & Sunshine: A Review Of Alastair Humphreys’ Second Book About His Bike Ride Around The World
It took young Alastair Humphreys more than four years to ride his bicycle around the world, during which time he crossed through five continents and pedaled more than 46,000 miles under his own power. Thunder & Sunshine...
TryChips – The Healthy Snack You Just Gotta Try!
TryChips – a tasty dehydrated fruit snack created as a healthy alternative to the chemically produced energy bars and gels so common in the today’s athletic industry. These beautiful and tasty little pieces of...
Around The World By Bike: Part 1 – Alastair Humphreys’ “Moods Of Future Joys” Book Review
There are dozens of books written by individuals who have traveled around the world on a bicycle, but none of these books captures the full round-the-world bicycle touring experience quite as well as Alastair Humpreys’...
Incredibell Road Bell – A Bicycle Bell Designed To Fit Shimano STI Road Levers
There are few options when it comes to mounting a bell on a bicycle with dropped handlebars. The Incredibell Road Bell by the Mirrycle Corporation in Boulder Colorado, however, is one bell specifically designed to fit on...
The CycleAware Stow-Away Bicycle Backpack (VIDEO REVIEW)
The Stow-Away backpack from CycleAware Inc. is a small, lightweight, reflective backpack designed for road cyclists. When the day heats up after a chilly morning, the Stow-Away backpack holds the extra layers of clothes you...
Surly Long Haul Trucker – Touring Bicycle Review
Deciding which touring bike to purchase is no small undertaking. When you’re going to be spending so much time and money on a bike, it’s important to get it right. Over the past two years, my partner and I have used...
Cycling Britain – A Lonely Planet Guidebook
The Lonely Planet’s guide to Cycling Britain features a total of 29 great rides through three different countries: England, Scotland and Wales. While the book does not provide long-distance cyclists with a straight...
Down The Road In South America: Book Review
In their first book, The Road That Has No End, Tim and Cindie Travis left their normal lives in Prescott, Arizona and took off to travel around the world on their bicycles. Their second book, Down The Road In South America:...
Eat Sleep Surf: A Bicycle/Surfing Adventure In Indonesia
Rian Cope and Dylan Brayshaw were two ordinary 20-somethings from Australia, working normals jobs, and living relatively normal lives. But in the year 2009, these two young men gave it all up to cycle across Indonesia and...
Axiom Typhoon Double DLX: Waterproof Bicycle Panniers
If I didn’t know better, I might just think that the Typhoon Double DLX bicycle panniers from Axiom were designed just for me. These waterproof panniers are made out of double-sided, 100% waterproof nylon, mount to...
The Art Of Non-Conformity: A Negative Book Review
I really wanted to like this book. I really did. Chris Guillebeau’s popular blog, “The Art Of Non-Conformity” is now in book form… and in this short 256-page text he covers a wide range of topics –...
Mehler Adventure Trans-Alp Bicycle Tent
The Mehler Trans-Alp tent is a compact, lightweight tent designed to be held in place with the assistance of a mountain bike. Because the tent does not have poles, it is supported by a mountain bike which is pushed into...
Cycling Italy – 38 Great Rides Through The Best Of Italy
Lonely Planet makes some of the best guidebooks in the world… and their cycling guides are no exception. Recently, I was sent the Lonely Planet’s Cycling Italy guidebook and asked to share my thoughts on the...
