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 dominated by men. Despite this, one of the things we grew to love most about […]
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Contributor: Tim Swain Days: 337 Countries: 15 Kilometers: 9455 Tip: When things go wrong, don’t panic! I was chilling out at a campsite in Kiev, and my mate Al had left to go home. I was planning on heading to Chernobyl, but I decided I didn’t want to as all you could do was cycle
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Contributors: Iris Joschko and Zuri Cycling round a beautiful country full of rolling hills, shimmering lochs, dramatic mountain ranges and breath-taking views all with your best friend – my dog Zuri. The most beautiful way to travel and truly embrace a country and its unique people. As travelling companions, Zuri and I could not be
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Contributors: Paul and Natt Hamon Originally Published in Bicycle Thailand in 2016, Updated 2020 My wife and I have been hosting bicycle tourists for a night at our property since 2015. The touring cyclists we host have the opportunity to camp in a cool, dry place (if it looks like rain is imminent) or
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Contributor: Filmed by Bike Have you ever had the experience of being on your bike during an adventure, knowing you were witnessing sights and sinking into moments so rare and special? For some of us, we’re pulled to document the journey and share this experience with others. Once upon a time in an era not
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Explorations of new worlds, places and people: these are the incredible moments we experience when spending endless miles in the saddle on a bike tour. There’s really nothing quite like soaking in the scents, sounds and sights of a new land. The Magic of Film to Transport Even when we can’t travel, we can still
Some time ago, I was riding the Northern States west to east bike route with an American friend. In southern Wisconsin, we came into a small town, Clintonville, which had no campsite, and the only hotel was full. There was, however, a bike shop, a rare enough thing in small-town America. While husband Chuck was
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I am a musician, so not much employment for us during these pandemic year(s). Rather than wait around for our jobs as musicians to return, I have been riding around the Netherlands. Dedicated bike lanes, good signage, aware motorists, and LOTS of secluded nature trails are just some of the perks. I am using The
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Tears in my eyes, I had had enough. On two wheels crossing the upper Midwest, I was nearing the end of my journey. I had already been up the Road to the Sun in Glacier National Park. Nothing could be more difficult than that, could it? Lake Koocanusa in western Montana pulled the mask off my
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When I tell people about my bicycle travels, I often see them wondering, “Why would you do such a thing?” For me, an important reason is the countless little adventures you bump into on the road. Here is an account of my favorite crazy moments from a 10-day solo cycling trip through France in 2017.
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