California’s New E-Bike Laws Could Ruin Your Next Bikepacking Trip
California just passed sweeping e-bike legislation that takes effect in 2026, and if you’re planning a bikepacking trip through the Golden State, you need to...
Why Paper Journals Are Making a Comeback Among Long-Distance Cyclists
Strava has 125 million users. Ride with GPS has detailed route analytics. Every bike computer syncs to the cloud. Yet there’s a quiet rebellion happening...
iPhone vs Sony A7 for Bikepacking. We Settled the Debate
You’re 200 miles into a bikepacking route through remote wilderness. Your Instagram followers expect epic photos. Your gear-obsessed cycling friends want pixel-perfect sharpness. But your...
Lost in Translation? 7 Cultural Mistakes Cyclists Make in Southeast Asia
Cultural etiquette for cyclists in Southeast Asia has gotten complicated with all the conflicting travel advice floating around. As someone who’s spent three cumulative years...
The 50 Phrases Every Touring Cyclist Needs in Spanish, French, and German
Language prep for cycle touring has gotten complicated with all the apps and translation devices flying around. As someone who’s toured through Spain, France, Germany,...
What 14 Countries Actually Check When Cyclists Cross Borders
What 14 Countries Actually Check When Cyclists Cross Borders Border crossings on a loaded touring bike range from simple passport stamps to multi-hour interrogations about...
Cycling Metrics That Actually Matter for Long-Distance Riders
Cycling metrics have gotten complicated with all the data flying around. Power meters, heart rate monitors, GPS units, training apps – you name it, there’s...
The Complete Southeast Asia Cycling Guide
Cycle touring in Southeast Asia has gotten complicated with all the contradictory advice flying around. As someone who spent eight months pedaling from Bangkok to...
How to Train for Your First Multi-Week Bike Tour
Training for multi-week bike tours has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice flying around. As someone who bombed my first major tour spectacularly and...
Off-Road Touring Gear Guide for Four-Week Wilderness Routes
Off-road touring gear has gotten complicated with all the ultralight debates and bikepacking trends flying around. As someone who destroyed a carbon fork on day...