First-Day Depression: Why the Start of a Bicycle Tour Can Feel So Hard

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

The Canadian Filmmaker Who Inspired My Bicycle Touring Videos

It was my Uncle Tom who first introduced me to the artist, author, filmmaker, and [...]

Why You’re Nervous Before a Bicycle Tour (And Why That’s Normal)

When you first start planning your big bicycle adventure, you’re filled with excitement. It’s great [...]

Bicycle Touring vs. Bicycle Camping: What’s the Difference?

As I prepare for my epic ride on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) [...]

The One Thing You Thought You Needed on Your Bicycle Tour (But Didn’t)

Over the years I’ve done a lot of experimenting on my bike trips. Every trip [...]

How Small Acts of Kindness Can Transform Your Bicycle Tour

Over the past seven years, I’ve been helped by hundreds of people from around the [...]

Are Recumbent Bicycles Good for Bicycle Touring?

Why would anyone want to ride a recumbent bike, you ask? Borrowing from Elizabeth Barrett [...]

The Psychology of Public Commitment: Why You Should Announce Your Bike Tour Travel Plans

For the past three weeks I’ve been wrestling over whether or not I was going [...]

The Ultimate Pre-Tour Checklist for Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

You’re two weeks away from the start of your epic long distance bicycle adventure and [...]

How to Document Your Bicycle Tour with a Travel Journal

If you’re planning a bicycle tour, then this is an excellent time to start a [...]

How I Find Cheap Flights for Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking Trips

Many bicycle adventures begin with a trip by plane. So if you’re looking for a [...]

How to Learn a New Language While Cycling Around the World

Are you planning a bicycle tour outside of your home country? In a place where [...]