I rode my bike from Pittsburgh to DC on the GAP Trail, one of America’s best cycling routes. Here’s what I loved and hated about the experience
The GAP Trail and C&O Towpath belong to one of America’s most iconic bicycle routes. Biking 330 miles from Pittsburgh to DC was legendary, but I didn’t love everything about the experience. Two bike paths connect Pittsburgh and Washington D.C. — the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail and the C&O Towpath trail. The paths converge […]
I took my first bikepacking trip—here are 12 things I wish I knew before I went
After my first bike touring trip in Portugal last year, I could not wait to try bikepacking this summer. Swapping paved roads and hotels for gravel and campsites seemed challenging and fun. I couldn’t wait to see what the hype was all about. Up until last month, all of my bike trips have been what […]
Bikepacking vs Bike Touring: What’s the difference?
Bikepacking vs bike touring… are they the same thing? Bikepacking and bike touring are two terms often used interchangeably. Both terms mean a multi-day bicycle trip during which a cyclist rides to a new destination each day. Over the course of a bike tour or bikepacking trip, a cyclist may travel hundreds or thousands of […]
12 most useful bike tools to pack on a bike tour
Setting off on a bike tour? Don’t leave your house without these useful bike tools. When daydreaming of a bike tour, you likely imagine sunny, carefree days riding through picturesque scenery. And while carefree riding is a reality of touring, you must prepare yourself for things to go wrong, too. The simple action of riding […]
RAGBRAI Guide: Everything to know about Iowa’s famous bike ride
If you’re searching for one of the world’s most unique cycling events, look no further than RAGBRAI, a seven night bike ride through the midwestern state of Iowa. Every July, over 10,000 cyclists ride bicycles from the western border of Iowa to the state’s eastern border. RAGBRAI is not a race, but a ride focused […]
What is bicycle touring?
Bicycle touring, also known as bikepacking, is a method of traveling from one destination to another on a bicycle. It combines the curiosity of traveling with a thrilling, active adventure that allows you to fully experience a region on two wheels. While on a bicycle tour, your own physical effort brings you from place to […]
Best European bike tours: 5 routes you need to ride
Planning a bike tour in Europe? These are the top five best European bike tours you need to ride. A European bike tour is a dream for many cyclists. Many countries within Europe boast excellent cycling infrastructure and a general awareness of bicycles on the road, making cyclists feel safe and secure while touring. In […]
Bike touring French Polynesia: Guide to cycling the islands
Bike touring French Polynesia may not be on your cycling bucket list, but it definitely should be. We recently returned from a weeklong bike tour to French Polynesia—a destination known more for its luxurious overwater cabanas than cycling. Prior to our tour, we found very little information online about cycling in this remote Pacific paradise, […]
Bike touring tips and tricks: Our top 45 secrets to know
We’re sharing our top 45 best bike touring tips and tricks to make your tour as unforgettable as possible. Planning a bike tour? Whether you’re preparing for your first bike tour or fiftieth, there is an abundance of things to remember. From packing the correct gear to researching routes and taking rest days, it’s important […]
Boat and bike tours: Everything you need to know
Boat and bike tours are becoming an increasingly popular vacation for active travelers around the world. They allow travelers to explore a destination both by bike and small boat, providing the unique opportunity to explore the world from multiple perspectives. A boat and bike tour is a vacation in which travelers cycle by day and […]