Warmshowers is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for all of its users. We are saddened by the recent handful of false reports and personal attacks against our volunteers, staff members, and participants in the community. Rest assured, Warmshowers continues to grow and flourish, and we are welcoming new users to our community each day. […]
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Contributor: Kevin Kimpel I have been an active Warmshowers host since 2011. Somewhere north of 130 people of all ages and many nationalities have pedaled up to my door. All have been very grateful for the hospitality. All but one has signed my guest book and let me take their picture to add to my
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
That’s right, this year we are going to allow the winner to select the bike of their choice for this year’s bike give-away. We know there are shortages of bikes and shipping times may vary, therefore this year’s winner will get to choose their own bike (up to USD 2,000)! As an added benefit, this
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We have several exciting volunteer opportunities at Warmshowers.org Foundation. If you are passionate about joining the dedicated team behind the scenes to increase our global reach of touring cyclists and hosts, and have experience in the areas below, we would love to hear from you. Social Media Volunteer Reports to: Tahverlee, Executive Director Gretchen
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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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Thank you for your patience while we work to bring the mobile applications back online. We are grateful for the tremendous support we have received from our users around the globe. Please see the Q&A section below for additional details that addresses a handful of questions that have been asked. As a reminder, we value
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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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