Bike Touring South Africa: Jaw-Dropping Mountains, Karoo Deserts and World-Class Gravel Roads
If you're looking for a true paradise for off the beaten path cycling, we can highly recommend bike touring South Africa.
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Bikepacking South Africa: Easily One of the Best Cycling Destinations on Earth
Bikepacking South Africa is a dream come true. We spent six months exploring the country, covering more than 4,000 km on dirt roads, tracks, and remote trails.
The 2026 Touring & Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guides Are Now Available
The bikepacking bike guide now includes over 380 bikes, while the touring bike guide features more than 330 models, making it easier than ever to find the best options this year.
4,316 km in 11 Days: How Robin Gemperle Redefined Ultra Racing on the Tour Divide
Robin Gemperle averaged 365 km each day on the Tour Divide, pushing the limits of what’s possible in ultra-distance mountain bike racing.
Bikepacking Lesotho: High Mountains, Picturesque Climbs and Remote Highland Villages
Bikepacking in Lesotho isn’t just a ride; it’s a high-altitude adventure through Africa’s mountain heartland - rugged, remote, and breathtakingly wild.
Bikepacking Namibia: An Odyssey Through One of the Wildest Places on Earth
Bikepacking in Namibia is not just a journey; it’s an odyssey through one of the most untamed landscapes on Earth.
Five Years Cycling Across Africa: The Full Journey Including GPX Routes
My partner and I have embarked on a five-year bike journey across Africa, aiming to ride through over 30 countries and cover nearly 80,000 km.
The 2025 Touring & Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guides Are Now Available
I’m excited to announce that my annual update on the Touring & Bikepacking Bike Buyer’s Guides is complete. The latest versions now feature…
A Near Death Experience, Favourite Countries & Bicycle Touring Career of Alee Denham (Podcast)
In this interview, Alee Denham discusses how he got into bicycle touring, his favourite countries, and what he has learnt along the way.
The Exact Route Lael Wilcox Will Cycle Around The World (262km Per Day)
Here's the route Lael Wilcox has picked to try and break the around the world cycling record.