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Touring Basics
Bicycle touring may be divided into three primary categories: Supported, Self-Contained, and Hybrid. The first two may sound rather self-explanatory, yet each contains its own subcategories. Hybrid tours include elements ...
Many people consider the mountain bike to be humanity’s greatest adventure vehicle. They allow you to escape the confines of pavement, the roar of traffic, and the increasingly motorized din ...
The definition of bicycle touring (or bicycle travel) is varied and debatable. Some would tell you that it’s not really bicycle touring unless you’re riding self-contained and sleeping in a ...
If you’re going on a fully loaded camping road tour, you’ll likely be carrying 30 to 40 pounds of gear in rack-mounted front and rear panniers. (Dirt and trail bikepackers have ...
If you plan to begin your tour somewhere other than at home, you’ll have to think about how to get your bike and gear to the starting point and then ...
A bike doesn’t need to have “touring” in the model name to be a great touring bike, nor does any single element a touring bike make. Here’s a list of ...
One of the easiest and most liberating ways to travel by bicycle is traveling without a bicycle — renting, that is. For many, renting a bike after arriving at a ...
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. ...
So you’ve got a bike already, but you’re worried it’s not up to the task of bike travel? First, consider taking it into your Local Bike Shop for a once-over, ...
When deciding how far to ride in the time you have available, you’ll want to take into account your overall fitness, your personal goals, the style of touring you choose, and ...
