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Gearing up for your first cross-country bicycle adventure? You may be wondering how to physically prepare. It’s important to give your body plenty of time to get used to cycling: ...
“Is that a kickstand, baby, or are you just happy to see me?” Cringe-inducing pick up lines aside, bicycle touring can be sexy. Most days you’ll be feeling fit, adventurous, ...
As two people living with type 1 diabetes, eating colorfully on the road is important for Erik, my cycling partner, and me. A manual food processor, like the Zyliss Easy ...
This may surprise you, but touring cyclists don’t ride every single day of their tour. It’s important to take breaks during an extended trip, to give your body time to ...
In some parts of the world, it’s difficult to find fresh fruit and vegetables. When traveling in rural parts of the United States, gas stations and roadside diners become the ...
For a touring cyclist, drinkable water is the most basic need, and it’s surprising to know how much you actually use while bike touring, whether it’s to drink, cook with, ...
Yes, you are probably getting the most exercise your body has ever seen and having a great time experiencing the great outdoors, but you are also putting your body through ...
You might consider the three legs of getting your body ready for bicycle touring to be conditioning, nutrition, and hydration. You’re not just training your legs to go around in ...
Once you’ve hammered out a route and a timeline for your upcoming tour, and your bike and gear are in tip-top shape, it’s time to start getting your body ready. ...
