man and woman posing with their bicycle in front of a tower

A Historic Dutch Sculpture’s Journey to Japan

Contributor: Koen Rijnsent   When my girlfriend and I were planning our cycling trip to Japan in 2024, some things connected in my head. My girlfriend, a sculptor, creates artwork from the stone released during the recent renovation of our

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Man and woman on a tandem touring bicycle in front of a lake

A hope-filled story!

Contributor: Scott and Sarah Dontanville   My wife and I embarked on an unforgettable journey along the TransAmerica Trail a couple of years ago, a 4,200-mile tandem bicycle tour stretching from the rugged coasts of Oregon to the historic shores

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A Bike, a Journey, and a Few Surprises

Contributor: Peter Emerson First things first: I pumped up the tires of my fold-up Brompton, bought a pair of dual-tone, all-weather, multi-purpose sandals (from the Oxfam shop), and learnt a little Chinese. The journey started in Shangri-La. Well, actually, it

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Warmshowers Magic During the Colorado Trail

Contributors: Megan and Erin As two young, queer women bikepacking the Colorado Trail, we often commented on the assumed gender of other thru-bikers and hikers we encountered. While there are definitely women on the trail, sometimes it seems to be

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Experiencing the Magic of Warmshowers

Contributor: Erik and Courtney Olson Warmshowers is the epitome of a built-in community—a community that shares a love of travel, bicycles, and curiosity. When you’re out on the road, sometimes the thing you need most is a warm smile, a

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man and woman posing with their bicycle in front of a tower

A Historic Dutch Sculpture’s Journey to Japan

Contributor: Koen Rijnsent   When my girlfriend and I were planning our cycling trip to Japan in 2024, some things connected in my head. My girlfriend, a sculptor, creates artwork from the stone released during the recent renovation of our

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Man and woman on a tandem touring bicycle in front of a lake

A hope-filled story!

Contributor: Scott and Sarah Dontanville   My wife and I embarked on an unforgettable journey along the TransAmerica Trail a couple of years ago, a 4,200-mile tandem bicycle tour stretching from the rugged coasts of Oregon to the historic shores

Read More

A Bike, a Journey, and a Few Surprises

Contributor: Peter Emerson First things first: I pumped up the tires of my fold-up Brompton, bought a pair of dual-tone, all-weather, multi-purpose sandals (from the Oxfam shop), and learnt a little Chinese. The journey started in Shangri-La. Well, actually, it

Read More

Warmshowers Magic During the Colorado Trail

Contributors: Megan and Erin As two young, queer women bikepacking the Colorado Trail, we often commented on the assumed gender of other thru-bikers and hikers we encountered. While there are definitely women on the trail, sometimes it seems to be

Read More

Experiencing the Magic of Warmshowers

Contributor: Erik and Courtney Olson Warmshowers is the epitome of a built-in community—a community that shares a love of travel, bicycles, and curiosity. When you’re out on the road, sometimes the thing you need most is a warm smile, a

Read More