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Female Cyclists Info

Welcome Women Cycle The World

Discover women adventurers on epic round-the-world bicycle tours on the new Women Cycle the World website. More and more women are exploring the world by bicycle. They’re riding up remote mountain passes, crossing continents on two wheels, and camping wild in the middle of

World Biking December 31, 2016March 24, 2017 Resources, Women Specific No Comments Read more

Malaria: our experiences

Malaria: our experiences

Malaria is a serious issue for anyone traveling in sub-Saharan Africa, even more so for cyclists who will spend considerable time in villages far away from major medical centers. Your best defense is a good mosquito net, liberal use of

World Biking December 27, 2016January 13, 2017 Africa, Resources, Staying Healthy No Comments Read more

Staying Safe in Africa

Staying Safe in Africa

  Dangerous dudes? Not in our experience.You want adventure and know Africa’s the place to find it.  But when you switch on the news, the stuff coming out of Africa is hardly reassuring —coups, famine, civil wars, violent street protests.  You’re thinking,

World Biking December 27, 2016January 14, 2020 Africa, Resources, Staying Safe No Comments Read more

What to wear? Tips for women cycling in conservative countries

Woman bicycle touring in Iran.

Do women need to follow special dress codes when bicycle touring in conservatrive countries? In almost all countries, women are allowed to dress as they please when bicycle touring. The exceptions are Iran and Saudi Arabia. When bicycle touring in

World Biking December 27, 2016January 15, 2020 Resources, Women Specific No Comments Read more

7 Myths about Cycling Iran

7 Myths about Cycling Iran

Iran is one of the most misunderstood countries on the planet.  Almost everyone who has the opportunity to visit Iran,  falls in love with its warm and generous people.  The country certainly has its challenges, but there are many misconceptions

World Biking May 7, 2016January 8, 2020 Destination Planning, Middle East, Musings + Myths, Tour Updates 19 Comments Read more

FREE e-book: Burma by Bike

Burma by Bike free e-book download

Download our latest e-book (it’s free! Burma by Bike WorldBiking ebook contains 54 pages of photos and how-to information on bicycle touring in Myanmar. Topics include: How to get visas and special permits for Myanmar The best season to visit

World Biking September 7, 2015January 8, 2020 Destination Planning, free e-books, Myanmar Cycling, Resources, Ride Guide 1 Comment Read more

5 Bike Touring Mistakes (and how to avoid them)!

5 Bike Touring Mistakes (and how to avoid them)!

You just keep pushing. You just keep pushing. I made every mistake that could be made. But I just kept pushing. —Rene Descartes  Biking touring blunders aren’t just for newbies!  Even after 7+ years on the road, we managed to

World Biking September 23, 2013January 3, 2020 Japan Bicycle Touring, Resources 11 Comments Read more

Touring Talk: Solo Woman Cycling the World

Touring Talk: Solo Woman Cycling the World

Intrepid Canadian Loretta Henderson is cycling the world. SOLO. Since 2009, she’s pedaled through 30 countries on four continents. This is her story. Loretta’s highly entertaining and inspiring bike touring website is Skalatitude.com.  Here you’ll find hilarious tales from her

World Biking May 16, 2013January 2, 2020 Meet a Cyclist, podcasts, Touring Talk 6 Comments Read more

Touring Talk: Leave without Pay

Touring Talk:  Leave without Pay

After working till mid-life in relatively stressful jobs (IT and law), Dave and Nancy decided it was time to live some of those dreams they kept talking about doing ‘someday’. They took a 20 month break from the rat race

World Biking April 26, 2013December 31, 2019 Meet a Cyclist, podcasts, Touring Talk 4 Comments Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

 Common Questions about Bicycle Touring Around the World’When will you finish your round the world bicycle tour?Our aim is to cycle every country on the planet. So far, we have biked through 102 countries on all six permanently inhabited continents.

World Biking April 9, 2013March 18, 2017 Resources 2 Comments Read more
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