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Default Mode: don’t let it stand in the way of a big bike tour

Default Mode: don’t let it stand in the way of a big bike tour

Why not give the bicycle touring lifestyle a try? I’m guessing many of you would like to set off on a long-distance cycle tour. Someday.  You’re just not quite sure when. At the moment, your focus is elsewhere.  Perhaps your

World Biking January 2, 2020January 4, 2020 Musings + Myths, Resources 19 Comments Read more

Eight Underappreciated Bike Touring Destinations

Eight Underappreciated Bike Touring Destinations

Some spots draw scores of bicycle tourists: Chile’s Carreterra Austral, New Zealand’s South Island, the Pamir Highway, America’s west coast, the Danube River Cycle trail. Other lovely spots around the globe attract relatively few two-wheeled travelers.   Here are 8 bike

World Biking January 2, 2020January 4, 2020 Resources 4 Comments Read more

A Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring in Korea

A Practical Guide to Bicycle Touring in Korea

Asia’s best-kept bicycle touring secret As a bicycle touring destination, Korea is still largely off the radar of many Western tourists.  This is changing as cyclists discover the comprehensive network of riverside cycle trails and endless options for backroad biking. 

World Biking November 4, 2019January 3, 2020 Destination Planning, Korea Bicycle Touring, Resources, Ride Guide 9 Comments Read more

How to finance a long distance bicycle tour

How to finance a long distance bicycle tour

The question you’ve been dying to ask. Almost nobody ever comes right out and asks us how we finance our round the world bicycle tour. But most people are curious as to how we were able to quit our jobs

World Biking April 19, 2019January 15, 2020 Musings + Myths, Resources 13 Comments Read more

Do you really need travel insurance?

Do you really need travel insurance?

We’ve had travel insurance since day one of our round the world bicycle tour.  Being insured is important to us for a couple of reasons. Quality Healthcare Costs add up Quickly A surprising number of cyclists and travelers we meet

World Biking December 26, 2018January 4, 2020 Resources 8 Comments Read more

A Brief Guide to Bicycle Touring in Africa

A Brief Guide to Bicycle Touring in Africa

Africa is a place that can appear both exciting and slightly intimidating for cyclists planning a bike tour. Alongside amazing cultures and landscapes is a fear of the unknown. Not nearly as much information is out there for Africa, compared

World Biking August 4, 2018August 5, 2018 Africa, Guest Posts, Resources, Tour Updates No Comments Read more

Which countries are safe for bicycle touring?

Which countries are safe for bicycle touring?

ShareTweet Would you cycle the world's most dangerous tourist destinations? Many people do. Before setting off on a round the world bicycle tour, it’s important to inform yourself about potential hot spots. That way you can make informed decisions about

World Biking February 21, 2018February 28, 2018 Resources, Staying Safe, Tour Updates 4 Comments Read more

Download EuroVelo Routes GPS Tracks

Download EuroVelo Routes GPS Tracks

Using the links below, you can download the GPS tracks for the most popular EuroVelo Routes. If you’re using a dedicated GPS device (including GARMIN), download the GPX files. If you are using your SmartPhone to navigate, download the KML

World Biking February 13, 2018January 4, 2020 Resources, Tour Updates No Comments Read more

9 Things to Know about Cycling the Pamir Highway

9 Things to Know about Cycling the Pamir Highway

#1: It’s gonna be tough… But not so tough most moderately fit bicycle travelers can’t hack it. What counts most is commitment and a willingness to put up with some pain. The Pamir Highway traverses harsh and unforgiving landscape. It’s

World Biking February 6, 2018February 11, 2018 Resources, Tajikistan Bicycle Touring, Tour Updates 5 Comments Read more

Easy Ways to Save Money for a Bicycle Tour

Easy Ways to Save Money for a Bicycle Tour

Could there be a simple way to start saving money for a bicycle tour around the world? Quite possibly.The typical US household spends $3,008 per year on dining out, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.That’s$250 per month spent on restaurants

World Biking January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 Money Talk, Resources No Comments Read more
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