Tips & Tricks

  If you haven’t already noticed, I have dedicated this week to cover all things Garmin Edge Touring related, so this post is not any different. I will walk you through creating turn-by-turn navigation in just 3 easy...

During my recent Bike Touring 101 presentation, there was a question asking what Warm Showers is. And then there was another question coming from my own personal Facebook account from an old co-worker of mine...

  When it comes to traveling on your bike, short or long distance, it's not always going to be smooth sailing… riding. It is not “if,” but “when” you will be harassed or yelled at by...

[caption id="attachment_1872" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Dip in Big Sur 2010[/caption] As you evolve in bicycle touring or even bicycle riding in general, you may be told that if you really want to improve your biking, you should ride...

When planning a bike tour, there are 3 factors that comes into play. (1) Are you healthy enough to take the trip? (2) Can you afford to take the trip? (3) Do you have enough...

Many people go on bicycle tours on their own. It’s an added accolade that you rode your bike in challenging conditions, faced obstacles after obstacles, and on top of all that - you did it...

Many of you are knee-deep in snow and are thinking of ways to get yourself out there to run your errands. We are in full-swing of this year’s holiday season. Hopefully you’ve looked at my...

[caption id="attachment_71" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Longtail touring bicycle.[/caption] I remember when I took my first bicycle tour on my Xtracycle back in 2009. You would have thought I was traveling for an entire month, but it was...