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The Top 10 Countries To Travel By Bike (According To 150 Continent-Crossing Cyclists)

This top-10 list has been compiled using data collected from 150 travellers who have completed epic cross-continental bike journeys. These cyclists, including myself,...

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The 2019 Ultra Endurance Bike Racing Manual – By Apidura

I just came across this simple ultra-endurance bike racing manual and thought it was worth the share. Inside you'll find: - 2019 events - Training advice - How to...

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Guide: How To Put Together an Ultralight Bikepacking Kit

Want to minimise your luggage setup by putting together an ultralight bikepacking kit? You've come to the right place. Lots of people in the ultra-distance bike...

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CyclingAbout The Americas: What Will I Plan, What Will I Improvise?

I've already received a few questions about how I will go about planning a trip as big as CyclingAbout The Americas. Luckily, this is not the first time I've gone...

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Guide: How To Go Bicycle Touring / Bikepacking Japan

Japan is a dream destination for bike travellers. With a unique culture, incredible landscape, an abundance of great food and lots of places to camp – it’s a real...

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Saddle Comfort For Cyclists: How To Treat and Prevent Saddle Sores

Given how much time us cyclists spend sitting and spinning in the one place, it's almost inevitable that we experience discomfort in the form of saddle sores. These...

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BikeRoll Is The Easiest To Use Online Bike Route Planner

Only a few years ago I was travelling full time without a mobile phone and GPS device. I used a lot of paper maps and also saved screenshots from Google Maps...

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The Year-Long, 12,679 Mile USA Bike Tour With Perfect Weather Every Day

Sick of your job? Looking for a huge challenge? Why not take a year off, pack everything into some panniers and complete this year-long, USA bike tour with perfect...

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Is MapOut The Best Smartphone Mapping App For Route Drawing and Elevation?

I've recently downloaded a smartphone mapping app called MapOut, and I'm pretty blown away by its capabilities. I've always found it frustrating how difficult it can be...

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How To Perfect Your Weather Planning For Bicycle Touring

One of the first things that I look at before committing to a new bike tour is the weather. The weather dictates so many factors like what clothes I'll need to pack, how...

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Indian Pacific Wheel Race: The Ultimate Australian Bicycle Touring Route?

Australia is big. So big that you can almost fit every European country in the same landmass! Given the size of the beast, it is only natural that Australia is hugely...

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A Guide To Bicycle Touring And Vegan Travel: How To Cycle The World Plant-Based

There's a great misconception that you need animal proteins in order to maintain a healthy diet when exercising. Having eaten plant-based foods for more than six...

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The 16 Best Bicycle Touring Instagram Accounts You Need To Follow

I've been wanting to share the best bicycle touring Instagram accounts for some time, but it's always so hard to choose only a handful when there are SO many great...

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A Complete List of Bikepacking Bag and Frame Bag Manufacturers with Prices

Bikepacking bags have come a very long way in the last decade. There are now in excess of 100...

Bikes for Tall Cyclists: Road, Gravel, Touring, Commuter In XXL XXXL 62, 63, 64cm+

Hello, fellow tall person! You want a bike huh? Well, it's your lucky day because I've put...

Here Are The 12 Best Touring Bikes You Can Buy In 2020

I know, I know. It's a bit late in the season for picking the best touring bikes for 2020. But with...

Gates Carbon Belt Drive: Everything You Ever Need to Know

Carbon Belt Drive has been developed over the last 30 years. It's a power transmission technology...

All About The Best Dynamo USB Chargers For Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking

There is a wide array of dynamo USB chargers available (24 of 'em, in fact), and while most do an...

Saddle Comfort for Cyclists: The Best Bicycle Touring Seats

Is your saddle comfortable? Over the years, I've experimented with, sold and met people with all...

Seatposts: Often Overlooked Yet Critical For Your Comfort (Lab Testing)

A good seatpost is the key to achieving a comfortable ride. That's because along with your tyres,...

9 Reasons Why We Should Drop The Drop Bars On Touring Bikes

For those who follow my bike trips around the world, you'll know that over the last couple of years...

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