Round the World Bicycle Tour since 2006
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
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
Harriet and Neil Pike are a couple I’d categorize as extreme cyclists. People who search out remote places and high passes always on the lookout for spots rarely explored by two-wheeled travelers. Between 2009 and 2011 Neil and Harriet cycled
After six years working in the UK, New Zealanders Emma Philpott and Justin Hewitt of Rolling Tales were ripe for an adventure. In March 2010 they set off from London and headed east, not quite sure how long or how
Julian Bloomer had been dreaming of a long-distance bicycle tour since he was a boy. In July 2008, he decided to forego becoming a home owner and instead sink his savings into realizing his bicycle dreams. Julian’s original plan was
Touring Talk episode 8: biking boomers by worldbiking Name: Chris and Heather Hartridge Country: Canada Touring Experience: Long trips in Canada and the USA with plans for an extended multi-year tour in the future. Comfort touring or Camping?
Touring Talk episode 7: Say Yes to Europe! by worldbiking Name: Deirdre Goodwin Country: Canada Touring Experience: Europe: SIX times! Deirdre often cycles solo, sometimes meets up with fellow cyclists and does a stretch together and has tried one
Touring Talk episode 6: escape from the cubicle by worldbiking Name: Bob Stanley Country: Australia Route: Round the World beginning in August 2011: Prudhoe Bay to Ushuaia and beyond Bicycle: A beautiful (if slightly pricey) custom touring bike from
Touring Talk episode 5: shoestring cycle touring by worldbiking Names: Ben (20) and Leann (22) Home: Minnesota,USA Route: Minnesota to Alaska Pre-tour gear investment: $400 all inclusive Longest period of time without showering: 14 days through northern British Columbia and