Touring Bicycle Frame Materials

The frame of your touring bicycle is the backbone of your machine. The components (i.e. [...]

Your First Touring Bicycle – An Introduction To Touring Bikes

Hello, my name is Darren Alff… and I am the Bicycle Touring Pro. In this [...]

Bike Virginia: An Epic 3 or 6-Day Bike Tour In The Shenandoah Valley

Join the Bicycle Touring Pro in June, 2019 for the week-long BIKE VIRGINIA cycling tour [...]

What to Pack for a Bike Tour in Europe (Central Europe Packing List)

Packing for a bike tour in Central Europe doesn’t need to be complicated—but it’s easy [...]

My Camping Essentials List for Bike Touring (What I Pack & Why)

Your tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad are the only three camping essentials you need [...]

Bicycle Touring Might Be Your Most Rewarding Accomplishment This Year

Would you like to accomplish something GREAT this year? Something that challenges you, makes you [...]

How to Change Pinion Gearbox Oil: A Step-by-Step Guide for Pinion Bicycles

If you’re riding a bike with a Pinion gearbox, changing the oil is one of [...]

Portugal’s Silver Coast Bike Tour: What It’s Like to Cycle This Stunning Coastal Route

The sun sparkles in silver rays as it bounces on the water off the shores [...]

Camino de Santiago Bike Tour: Cycling the St. James Way Across Spain

Make your way to the world-famous cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain on [...]

California Bike Tour Packing List: What to Pack for Bicycle Touring

Here’s a detailed look at my Northern California bike tour packing list: the bicycle, camping [...]

Cycling in Eastern Europe: Popular Bike Routes & Safest Countries

Hi. My name is Darren Alff… and for the last 18 years I have been [...]

Marmot Always Summer vs Sawtooth Sleeping Bag Review & Comparison

Which sleeping bag is better? The Marmot Always Summer or the Marmot Sawtooth sleeping bag? [...]