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My 2016 Bike Tour Packing List

Here it is! My 2016 bike tour packing list – complete with every single item [...]

Kevin’s Lightweight Gear List For Bike Touring in Europe

Here is the lightweight gear list for my 2016 bike tour across Portugal, Spain, France, [...]

Overcome Your Fears & Hit The Open Road

If you’re like most people, you have a fear or two about traveling long-distances on [...]

Live Love Ride – Wine & Cycling Holiday in Portugal’s Douro Valley

There’s a place in Portugal that’s famous for its world-class wines and as scenic as [...]

Bike Tours Portugal – Luxury Cycling Holidays in Portugal You’ll Remember For A Lifetime

The sun sparkles blue and gold; a warm breeze washes over your body; leaves sway [...]

Portugal Nature Trails: The Atlantic West Coast & Sintra Bike Tour – My Official Review

Situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, western Portugal is a land of rolling [...]

The REI Rhyolite Rain Jacket – Tested & Reviewed

Ever since I purchased my red REI Rhyolite Rain Jacket in the spring of 2015, [...]

Backpacking & Bicycle Touring Are Incredibly Similar… And This Will Save You A Lot Of Money!

This past weekend I spent 4 days backpacking in the mountains of Sequoia National Park [...]

What Is The Best Winter Cycling Route In The United States?

“What is the best place to go bicycle touring in the United States during the [...]

Save Space & Pack Light With The Lightweight Vargo Outdoors Decagon Alcohol Stove

Buy the Vargo Outdoors Decagon Stove – – My camp cooking secrets revealed This is [...]

Is Bike Touring Really Something Anyone Can Do?

 In almost all instances, yes! Bicycle touring is an activity that almost anyone can [...]

Bike Against The Wind – A Movie About A Young Man’s 4,700 Mile Bike Ride Across The United States

Watch the movie, “Bike Against The Wind” ? www.bikeagainstthewind.com Mark Vashro cycled 4,700+ miles across [...]