Round the World Bicycle Tour since 2006
The Good Ole’ DaysI hate having choices. A decade ago, when we first began touring through Africa, route planning was far more clear-cut. Studying our Michelin Africa map usually turned up just one possible route, perhaps two options in more
Changing ContinentsThere’s something disconcerting about jetting half way around the world by plane when you’re more accustomed to rolling slowly across continents.Not that the flight between New York and Kazakhstan was all that quick. From take-off time at JFK to
If you love sunshine, sea breezes, and stunning coastal cycling, Portugal’s the perfect choice for your next European bicycle tour. More interested in tackling mountains or winding your way along quiet country roads? Portugal’s got that, too. Miguel Anjo and
Panama may be best known for its canal, but this minuscule Central American nation is also home to quiet backroads and beautiful beaches. Add to that towering volcanoes, lush forests and a wide variety of tropical birds and you’ve got
Nestled between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay often gets overlooked as a bicycle touring destination. With its long coastline, verdant interior and colonial history, this laidback South American country will certainly please. Guest bloggers Eva Pfarrwaller and Miguel Anjo tell us more
A laidback English-speaking country with a Caribbean flair right in the heart of Central America, that’s beautiful Belize. Maya Goldstein shares why picture-perfect beaches are just a small part of what makes Belize such a special spot for cycle touring. MulticulturalismOne
It’s too touristy—you’ll be surrounded by hordes of cyclists and swarms of backpackers. 100% not true. Of course if you’re hungry for company, there’ll be no shortage of places to connect with fellow tourists. But if you’re in search of
It’s not easy to decide where to go on your very first bicycle tour abroad. Everyone’s different so there’s no one ‘perfect’ destination. That said, there are definitely some countries that consistently rank high with first-timers.Via the bicycle touring and
Psst…the revolution in Nicaragua ended almost three decades ago and this friendly (and relatively safe) Central American country is now a popular spot for bicycle travelers.Gili Rosenberg tells us why… Optimistic PeopleAll over Nicaragua we met people who embrace the
You may have heard the word Bikepacking bandied about and wondered exactly what it means and how it differs from bicycle touring. Today we’re going to explore the key differences between traditional bicycle touring and bikepacking. Then we’ll ask ourselve