Adventure Cyclist
Scenes from the Saddle
Four key factors to consider when gearing up for a big adventure to make sure your bike is durable enough for the long haul.
The Breakdown: The biggest obstacle for most people is self-doubt, not age or fitness. Bike touring is possible at almost any age: riders in their 70s and 80s regularly complete ...
Adventure Cycling’s nonprofit mission has always boiled down to one thing: get more people traveling by bike more often. Riding across the country, however, can be daunting — not to ...
Dear Solo or Social, You’re spot on for calling out one of the first decision points of any long-distance bicycle trip. Who will I adventure with, how will the planning ...
Adventuring by bike is inherently sustainable, so give yourself a pat on the back. But you can always do more, and often it’s the simple stuff that pays off big. ...
The Breakdown Safe traffic cycling comes down to being aware, visible, and predictable. Learn local driving etiquette, since traffic culture varies drastically by country and region. Avoid unpredictable movements like ...
A three-time TransAm rider and Adventure Cycling tour guide talks eastbound vs westbound, camping strategies, timelines, dogs, and more.
Which route do I take across the country? How do I decide? I have so little time in life for a big adventure, and this feels like my one shot. How do I make the most of it?
It’s one thing to dream about a big bicycling trip and another thing to actually go out and do it.
This story originally appeared in the Mach/April 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. For a long time, I called myself “a sprinter, not a climber,” a common joke among cycling ...
