Recent college graduates Morgan Hartley and Chris Walker aren’t your average cycle tourists. They’re citizen journalists on a quest to explore our planet and share the stories of the people they encounter along the way. Spend just a few
Escape Plan A
Australians Trace and Dave are cycling south from Canada to discover the Americas. Not only will this creative duo (she’s a photographer, he’s an illustrator) wow you with their images and designs, they’ll also have you chuckling with their well-told
Cycling Dutch Girl
How would you like to set off on holiday and never come back? That’s exactly what happened to Mirjam Wouters (AKA Cycling Dutch Girl) way back in March 2007. After several failed attempts at settling down, she came to the
Cycling East
Alex Gandy is cycling east across Asia beginning in Istanbul. He has no fixed destination or timeframe. His plan is to have no plan. My objective is to live simply and journey to places far and seldom visited in a
Pedaling Nowhere
What happens when three 20- somethings simultaneously come to the conclusion that the value of time outweighs money and adventure means more than daily indulgences? They form a trio, hop on their bikes and start riding south from Mexico City.
Cycling About
Australians Alex and Kat set off in July 2012 to ride their bikes from Amsterdam to Melbourne. The couple intends to be on the road for at least two years, but have nothing holding them back from riding longer. Their
Bicycle Traveler Magazine
If you’re short on time but still want to keep on top of everything that’s happening in the world of bicycle touring, there’s a new resource that’s perfect for you. Bicycle Traveler is a FREE online international magazine that’s all
Get Geared up to Cycle Across America
It’s Memorial Day weekend and that means bicycle touring season is officially in swing. If you’re still in need of a little nudge to get your bum off the couch and into the saddle cycling across America, head on over
The most popular bicycles for long distance touring
What’s the best bicycle for a long-distance tour? Impossible to say. What I can tell you is which bicycles are the most popular for round the world cycle tours. Here’s a short list of the most common touring bikes we’ve
The Slow Way Home: Julian Bloomer on the road since 2008
I can’t tell you how many people write to say how surprised they are to discover so many blogs from people who are cycling around the world. Well, here’s another one, folks! And this one’s a real ride around the