The Congo is undoubtedly one of the least traveled countries in Africa. Guest poster Helen Lloyd tells us why this troubled country is well worth the ride. 1. The Road from Gabon You know you’re entering the Congo when the
7 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
The idea of “succeeding” at bicycle touring probably sounds strange to you. After all, a bicycle tour is supposed to be fun. It’s not a job to be judged and evaluated. Let’s just say success is doing what you set
Top five reasons to cycle Croatia
Croatia is arguably the most popular cycling destination in Eastern Europe. Emma and Justin from Rolling Tales share some insights into why everybody’s flocking to this beautiful coastal country. Reason #1 Post cycle swimming in the Adriatic. Also pre cycle
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Chile
Chile is one of the most popular countries for bicycle touring in all of South America. Californians Cari and Mike tell us why. Reason #1: THE CARRETERA AUSTRAL. The Carretera Austral contains, undoubtedly, some of the most breathtaking scenery in
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Cambodia
Cambodia is well-loved for its exotic temples and spicy cuisine. Rachel Hugens shares some of the reasons why this southeast Asian country is a current hot-spot for bicycle tourists. Reason #1 Location, Location, Location Cambodia is a wonderful destination
60 months on tour, 60 lessons learned from life on the road
World Biking 5 Year Anniversary!Cycling around the planet for five years you’re bound to learn something about the world. Here are a few things that have stuck with us: All ‘helpful’ road directions should be disregarded unless confirmed by a
A $6,000 mistake: post-theft thoughts on moving on
60 seconds or so. That’s all it took for a bold bicycle thief to bound away on Eric’s fully-loaded KOGA. Those careless 60 seconds in Bolivia will probably turn out to be the most costly moments of my life. Because
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Costa Rica
This is a guest post by Olivia and Bhinti from Crazy on Bikes. Heading south via Central America takes one on a ride through unique zones of culture, economic extremes, and geography. However, once the frontier between Nicaragua and Costa
A big bump in the road: a tale of thievery and loss
I used to like to boast about how few problems we’d run into in five years on the road bicycle touring around the world. I loved busting all the myths about the world being a dangerous place full of thieves,
Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Canada
This is a guest post from David Houghton at Biciklo. Reason #1 Your choice of landscapes. Do you like mountain passes? Long flat stretches? Winding, tree-lined roads? Rocky shores? Canada has them all, and on a large scale. Reason #2