Category Archives: Bicycle Touring Pro Articles

Getting Your Parents’ Permission To Go On A Bicycle Tour

No matter what your age, telling your parents that you are leaving on a bicycle [...]

Just Do It! You Can Always Turn Back

In my recent interview with Ted Schredd, the Canadian author suggested that anyone thinking about [...]

Are You Really Having Any Fun?

Yesterday I conducted an hour-long interview with Ted Schredd, the author of the Canadian best [...]

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

(Portland, OR) The cycling equivalent of Woodstock is coming… but instead of joining rock fans [...]

How To Secure Your Bicycle & Belongings When Going Inside A Building

The other day I received an email from BicycleTouringPro.com reader Josh Wildman. Josh is currently [...]

Don’t Criticize Me For Carrying A Spare

While cycling in Aruba recently, I came across a group of young Dutch boys standing [...]

What Is Your Single Biggest Question About Bicycle Touring?

If you’ve already joined the BicycleTouringPro.com mailing list, then you’ve likely been asked to fill [...]

Doing Your Laundry When Staying In A Hotel

If you have the opportunity to stay in a hotel on your bike tour, you’re [...]

Flying With A “Bike Friday”

One of biggest advantages of owning a folding bike like a Bike Friday is the [...]

Packing My Bike Friday Folding Bicycle For The Very First Time

I purchased a brand new Bike Friday New World Tourist folding bicycle just two shorts [...]

How To Come Up With A Budget For Your Bicycle Tour

I just received an email from BicycleTouringPro.com reader, John Herr. Here is what he said: [...]

First Day Depression

It happens every time. I get off the plane in a panic, rush to put [...]