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
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
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,
What to wear? Tips for women cycling in conservative countries
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
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
FREE e-book: Burma by Bike
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
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
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
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
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.