It's a great time to be a bike tourer or bikepacker because travelling on a bike has never been more popular. With this wave of popularity comes more brands, more products, more competition and more money for designing cool things. I'm lucky enough to get all the new products shoved in my face, so I thought I'd round up my favourite...
Mountain bike tires are often optimised for grip by employing soft rubber compounds in their construction. This is great for trails, but not necessarily your highest priority if you're on an epic bike journey. Luckily for the adventurers out there, there are a handful of bikepacking tires that are optimised for durability, intentionally...
Over my years of bike travel, lateral frame stiffness is a feature that I've come to really appreciate. It's not by any means essential that a touring bike is stiff, but it goes a long way when it comes to the handling, stability and general feel of a frame. Other than a couple of hundred extra grams, you'll find there isn't any...
This month's video is from the Peru Divide. With the diverse landscapes, wild views, amazing camping and lack of cars, I’m convinced this is the best touring route in the world. I pushed my bike for just 500 metres in total, so it’s also very ridable.
Here's All The Route Info You Need:
Peru Divide Part 1
Peru Divide Part...
With the diverse landscapes, wild views, amazing camping and lack of cars, I’m convinced the Peru Great Divide is the best touring route in the world. I pushed my bike for just 500 metres in total, so it’s also very rideable.
Here's All The Route Info You Need:
Peru Divide Part 1
Peru Divide Part 2
Peru Divide Part 3
Peru...
![Video: The Peru Divide Is The Best Touring Route In The World [EP.8]](https://www.cyclingabout.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Peru-Divide-Route-383x231.jpg)
