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Touring Talk

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

Touring Talk: Cycling South America with Pikes on Bikes

Touring Talk: Cycling South America with Pikes on Bikes

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

World Biking June 8, 2012December 29, 2019 Meet a Cyclist, Touring Talk No Comments Read more

Touring Talk: Epic Eurasia Tour with Rolling Tales

Touring Talk: Epic Eurasia Tour with Rolling Tales

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

World Biking May 2, 2012December 29, 2019 Meet a Cyclist, podcasts, Touring Talk No Comments Read more

Touring Talk: On the road since 2008

Touring Talk:  On the road since 2008

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

World Biking April 8, 2012December 29, 2019 Meet a Cyclist, podcasts, Touring Talk 3 Comments Read more

Touring Talk: trading in your backpack for a bicycle

Touring Talk: trading in your backpack for a bicycle
World Biking February 17, 2012December 28, 2019 Meet a Cyclist, Touring Talk 1 Comment Read more

Touring Talk: Biking Boomers

  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?

World Biking October 17, 2011October 17, 2011 Meet a Cyclist, Touring Talk 2 Comments Read more

Touring Talk: Say Yes to Europe!

Touring Talk:  Say Yes to Europe!

  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

World Biking October 9, 2011October 16, 2011 Meet a Cyclist, Touring Talk 1 Comment Read more

Touring Talk: Escape from the cubicle

Touring Talk:  Escape from the cubicle

  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

World Biking September 22, 2011October 16, 2011 Meet a Cyclist, Touring Talk 2 Comments Read more

Touring Talk: cycle touring on a shoestring budget

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

World Biking September 18, 2011September 18, 2011 Alaska, Touring Talk 3 Comments Read more
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