Round the World Bicycle Tour since 2006
Fellow cyclist Paul Gareau talks about his favorite cycling destination: During my trip from Alaska to Argentina one of the most common questions has been: “Which country have you enjoyed the most?”. Usually my answer is that they are all
Touring Talk episode 7: Say Yes to Europe! by worldbiking Name: Deirdre Goodwin Country: Canada Touring Experience: Europe: SIX times! Deirdre often cycles solo, sometimes meets up with fellow cyclists and does a stretch together and has tried one
East Timor isn’t exactly a hot cycling destination. Tom Hermansson Snickars tells us why we ought to include this little-visited country on our next Asia bicycle tour 5. A young country with intense history. It’s a fascinating time to visit
If there’s one thing that’s a certainty about bicycle touring, it’s that Things Will Go Wrong! Equipment will fail, uncooperative weather will foil carefully laid plans, the cycling companion with whom you thought you’d be a perfect match will turn
Touring Talk episode 6: escape from the cubicle by worldbiking Name: Bob Stanley Country: Australia Route: Round the World beginning in August 2011: Prudhoe Bay to Ushuaia and beyond Bicycle: A beautiful (if slightly pricey) custom touring bike from
Touring Talk episode 5: shoestring cycle touring by worldbiking Names: Ben (20) and Leann (22) Home: Minnesota,USA Route: Minnesota to Alaska Pre-tour gear investment: $400 all inclusive Longest period of time without showering: 14 days through northern British Columbia and
Some roads are legendary amongst long-distance cyclists: Asia’s Pamir Highway, the Carreterra Austral in South America, Sani Pass in Southern Africa and–straddling the border between Alaska and the Canadian Yukon–The Top of the World Highway. Sure, we were excited to
Touring Talk episode 4: Cycling the Americas with Tyson Schimschal by worldbiking Name: Tyson Schimschal Country: Canadian, but currently living in Seattle Route: Ushuaia to Alaska beginning in December 2009, finishing in September 2011 Bike Touring Philosophy: “If you’re
This is a guest post by Thomas Andersen from Cycling the Globe. Reason 1: Cycle culture Denmark is a cycle friendly nation. You will mostly be riding on cycle paths and marked cycle routes. Drivers are used to look out
Do you know anyone who’s cycled Djibouti? I know I don’t, but after reading this guest post by Kyle Henning I just might have to find out for myself what the fuss is all about. #5 – Solitude With less