Round the World Bicycle Tour since 2006
On his ride across the Americas, Andrew Morgan discovered that the destinations that get the most hype aren’t always the most interesting. This week he shares with us his experiences in an often-forgotten corner of Central America. El Salvador, the smallest country
Emily and Max are only just back from their epic Africa ride. The tiny country of Burundi left a big impression. Here’s why: #5 Bujumbura: the capital city of Burundi is like travelling back in time to 80s France. It
All my life I have lived and behaved very much like the sandpiper – just running down the edges of different countries and continents, ‘looking for something’. Elizabeth Bishop 15 hours in a cramped Boeing 737 and we arrive bleary
Asia is the most diverse continent for bicycle touring. Let our A-Z of Bicycle Touring contributors prove it to you! [vslider name=”Asia_photos_az”]
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Margo and Chris reminisce about the magic of their very first bicycle tour: a ride around Cuba.We said we’d travel -just the two of us- when our kids were grown, so we got new bikes and spent January 2006 travelling in Cuba.This
Helen Lloyd expounds on her love-hate relationship with the Democratic Republic of Congo. I could probably list 50 reasons to cycle in the DRC. I could probably also list 50 reasons not to. This country is a bit like Marmite–
Steve Fabes shares his thoughts on what was– until very recently–one of the most popular destinations on the African continent. Egypt wears an aura of the exotic and whilst it may not be the easiest country to ride through, it’s
Touring Talk episode 8: biking boomers by worldbiking Name: Chris and Heather Hartridge Country: Canada Touring Experience: Long trips in Canada and the USA with plans for an extended multi-year tour in the future. Comfort touring or Camping?
1. Be Bear Smart.If you’re cycling through Western Canada and up to the Yukon, your chance of coming in contact with bears is about 99.99%.Cyclists rarely encounter problems with bears, but you will want to prepare yourself before entering bear