Author Archives: Darren Alff

The Bike Switzerland Challenge Tour – An Incredible Bicycle Touring Experience

An incredible rush of energy ran through my body as I made my way through [...]

My Most Challenging Day Of Bike Touring In Romania

After more than thirty-two hours inside my tent I woke up and was ready to [...]

First Day In Romania: Rough Roads And Police Stops

Crossing into Romania was a breeze. I rode over the bridge that separates Bulgaria from [...]

How To Plan A Bicycle Touring Backup Route

One of the most difficult things about planning a bicycle tour is that when you [...]

How Much Water Should You Carry On A Bicycle Tour?

I just finished a 10-day bicycle ride from Istanbul, Turkey to Varna, Bulgaria and it [...]

How To Connect A Bicycle With S&S Couplers

An S&S coupler is a type of connector that is installed in certain types of [...]

What To Pack For A Year-Long Bicycle Tour

I’m traveling for a year. Yes, a year! And I’m doing it on my bicycle. [...]

Reykjavik Bike Tours – A Great Way To Spend The Day In Iceland’s Capital City

Reykjavik Bike Tours is a small, but well-run bicycle touring operation that gives informative and [...]

Why Adventurers Shave Their Heads

After nearly four months of travel, I think it’s time for a haircut. This photo [...]

Traveling In Iceland: How Much Does It Cost?

European travel doesn’t have to be terribly expensive. I proved that once before, when I [...]

Lone Peak PD-200 Mount Olympus Pannier/Day Pack (VIDEO REVIEW)

There will come a time on your travels that you will want to step away [...]

Down The Road In Thailand, Cambodia And Vietnam – Book Review

There are few people in the world brave enough to give up the security of [...]