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Top 5 reasons to go Bicycle Touring in Kazakhstan

bicycle touring in Kazakhstan

Reason # 1: Winter If you want to try real winter tours, biking Kazakhstan will be the perfect country to do it in. In the north, there is snow from November to April. To experience a winter storm in 50

World Biking March 1, 2012March 1, 2017 A-Z Project, Guest Posts No Comments Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Guinea

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Guinea

1)The diversity. You have everything you can wish for in Guinea. (Except deserts – but you´ll find enough sand on the dirt tracks you pedal on…I promise!). In the south you have the rainforests of the Nzérékoré region and in

World Biking February 27, 2012December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts No Comments Read more

Top 5 reasons to Cycle Guyana

Top 5 reasons to Cycle Guyana

Are you one of those cyclists who gets a thrill out of pedaling through remote corners of the planet ignored by the masses? Looking to discover some of the last vestiges of pristine jungle in South America? Guyana’s the country

World Biking February 10, 2012 A-Z Project, Guest Posts 2 Comments Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle France

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle France

Guest author Maggie LaCoste is a France aficionado.  Read any further and you risk dropping everything to set off on a tour of one of the world’s most popular cycling destinations. When you think of French cycling, most of us

World Biking January 29, 2012December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts 1 Comment Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the Gambia

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the Gambia

If you’re keen to explore Africa by bicycle, but not sure if you’re up for too much adventure The Gambia is the place to start.  Guest poster Peter Gostelow tells us why. #5 Size: The Gambia is Africa’s smallest country

World Biking January 17, 2012December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts 1 Comment Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Ethiopia

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Ethiopia

Ethiopia is often equated with relentless hills, stone-throwing children and shouts of “you, you, you.” Sure, it’s not the easiest country for a cycle tourist to take on, but for those who persevere the rewards are plentiful. Tim and Mat share a

World Biking November 30, 2011December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts 2 Comments Read more

Top 5 reasons to Cycle Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea should top any list of obscure countries that deserve a visit. Inveterate bicycle tourist Lorenzo Rojo shares his reasons for what makes this minuscule Spanish-speaking country plopped down in the heart of Africa worth a detour. #5  Adventure and Discovery One

World Biking November 27, 2011December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts No Comments Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the DRC

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle the DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo seems to have that perfect mix of challenging roads, friendly locals and an element of uncertainty that makes it much-loved by adventure cyclists.  This week, Peter Gostelow gives us his take on this chaotic Central

World Biking November 21, 2011December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts No Comments Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Central African Republic

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle Central African Republic

Harder conditions make for a happier cyclist.  Or at least that seems to be the case for intrepid Englishman Peter Gostelow.  This week Peter shares his experiences biking through a country I’m not sure I’d have the courage to venture

World Biking November 10, 2011December 28, 2016 A-Z Project, Guest Posts No Comments Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle El Salvador

Top 5 Reasons to Cycle El Salvador

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

World Biking November 6, 2011November 2, 2011 A-Z Project, Guest Posts No Comments Read more
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