Touring Talk episode 1: Cycling Solo across the USA by worldbiking Name: Stephanie Chee Age: 24 Country: Australia Route: Across the USA from the Pacific to the Atlantic via Adventure Cycling’s Northern Tier Route. We crossed paths: In Eureka, Montana
7 Tips for a Successful Bicycle Tour
The idea of “succeeding” at bicycle touring probably sounds strange to you. After all, a bicycle tour is supposed to be fun. It’s not a job to be judged and evaluated. Let’s just say success is doing what you set
60 months on tour, 60 lessons learned from life on the road
World Biking 5 Year Anniversary!Cycling around the planet for five years you’re bound to learn something about the world. Here are a few things that have stuck with us: All ‘helpful’ road directions should be disregarded unless confirmed by a
18 Creative Places to Sleep
When the only hotel in town doubles as a brothel and wild camping options are unappealing, what’s a tired cyclist to do? Ask for help. At least that’s what we do. It’s not mooching, rather what Willie Weir refers to
25 strange, bizarre and beautiful experiences.
When you pedal almost 90,000 kilometers around the world, you’re bound to have some out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Here are a few them. I never thought I’d end up… 1. Sleeping on the floor of an all-women’s mosque on the border between
Why 2011 is the perfect time to go bicycle touring
Time is running out. We all have a tendency to put off living our dreams. First we’ve got to get a college degree to ensure a good job in the future. Then it’s time to start a career and get
5 Popular Myths about Long Distance Bicycle Touring
Recently Chris from Vermont e-mailed us about our bicycle tour. Before signing off he wrote, “I would love to do what you’re doing, but at my age it’s just not possible.” This type of email is typical. People writing to
Two on Tour: a survival guide to cycling with a partner
24/7 with the same person for months, possibly years, on end? Sounds like a recipe for a short-lived romance, a costly divorce or a nasty end to a friendship. Add to that the stress of biking through unknown lands under