20 Duct Tape Field Repairs That Saved Bike Tours
Fixed It With Duct Tape: 20 Field Repairs That Saved Bike Tours When something breaks 50 miles from the nearest town, touring cyclists become improvisational...
How Veteran Cyclists Read the Sky Before Storms
Weather moves faster than bikes. Reading the sky—and knowing when to shelter—separates uncomfortable rides from dangerous ones. Reading the sky becomes instinct after enough miles...
How Bikepackers Find Clean Drinking Water on Remote Routes
Natural water sources keep your bottles full between towns. Knowing what’s safe—and how to make it safe—transforms route possibilities. Remote routes require water self-sufficiency Finding...
What 5,000-Mile Cyclists Actually Eat (Its Not All Energy Bars)
Forget what the sponsored athletes post on Instagram. Here’s what actually goes in the top tube bag after 100 days on the road—tested across three...
When Everything Goes Wrong: Survival Stories from Remote Bike Tours
Every long-distance cyclist has stories they don’t post on Instagram. The moments when adventure became survival, when poor decisions nearly became final ones. These accounts,...
Ultralight Camping Gear That Fits in Your Frame Bag
Everything you need for a night in the backcountry, fitting inside a frame bag. The ultralight approach isn’t about suffering—it’s about selecting the right gear....
How I Found the Worlds Best Secret Cycling Roads
The roads that don’t appear in guidebooks or Strava segments. The ones locals keep quiet about. Finding them requires equal parts research, luck, and willingness...
Planning Your First Week-Long Bike Adventure (Without Overthinking It)
Your first multi-day bike trip doesn’t need a spreadsheet, color-coded calendar, or months of preparation. It needs enough planning to stay safe and comfortable—and enough...
The 15 Items Thru-Cyclists Never Leave Home Without
After 5,000 miles and three continents, your gear list gets ruthless. Items that seemed essential before departure get mailed home within the first week. What...
10 Best Scenic Cycling Routes in Europe for Adventure Cyclists
Top 10 Scenic Cycling Routes in Europe Europe offers some of the world’s finest cycling infrastructure and most spectacular scenery. From dedicated bike paths along...