WTB Riddler Review – 2,500 KM On These Gravel Tires
Before heading off on a tour around the uk, I purchased some WTB Riddler 700 x 45c Light Fast Roll tires for my Surly Long Haul Trucker. I was previously...
15 Best Bicycle Touring Tires
What are the best tires for bicycle touring? Where do we start? There are so many options options out there. When looking for a set of tires for your next...
Best Titanium Gravel Bikes For Your Next Adventure – 2023 Models
Titanium bikes are some of the most high-end bikes that are the perfect machines for off-road adventures! In this article, we dive deep into some of the best titanium gravel...
Bikepacking New Zealand | Bucket List Worthy Bikepacking Routes
If you are like me and love New Zealand, then these are some bikepacking routes you gotta put on your dream list! I have not been to New Zealand, yet!...
The Ultimate Guide to Handlebar Bags for Epic Bike Adventures
Updated: 17th March 2024 Dive into the wild world of handlebar bags! Whether you're navigating the endless choices in size, style, or how they cling to your bike, the quest...
Touring Bike And Gear Weight. Bicycle Tour Packing Tips
How Much Should Your Touring Bike and Gear Weigh In Total? When I started bicycle touring I always wondered how much all my gear plus my bike should roughly weigh...
Why The Surly Midnight Special Is Your Dream Ride!
Updated: 17th March 2024 I'm utterly obsessed with Surly bikes! Their every detail captivates me, which is why I dove headfirst into the world of the Midnight Special. After hearing...
Touring On A Road Bike – Can You Put Panniers On A Road Bike?
Updated: 31st December 2023 Have you ever considered bike touring but feel held back because you only have a road bike? Or you want to use a road bike for...
Best Folding Bikes For Touring & Commuting – The Complete List & In-Depth Look!
Folding bikes make really convenient travel machines. Allowing you to pack them up in very small spaces to take on a plane or on other public transport. I have been...
Surly Long Haul Trucker Review – Over 10,000 KM Ridden
The Surly Long Haul Trucker is build for reliability and strength to get you do where you need to go. It seems like it is the most ultimate touring bike....
Bikepacking Aero Bars : Why Use them? Handlebar Bags with Aero Bars!
Aero Bars are gaining popularity in ultra racing events, and bikepackers are seeing the use in them for longer distance adventures. When I hear of aero bars I often think...
Marin Nicasio Review – Best Budget Steel Gravel Bike of 2025?
Updated: 25th March 2025 Are you after a gravel bike that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg - yet delivers style, strength, and a ride feel that makes you...
Cycling Japan – Ultimate Guide To Bikepacking and Cycle Touring Japan
Why Cycle Japan? So you want to cycle tour Japan? Well it must be stated that it is one of my personal favourite locations for a bicycle tour. Beautiful scenery,...
All About Randonneur Bikes – Ultimate List of the Best Rando Bikes!
Rando bikes are they a thing of the past? I do personally have a thing for vintage bikes. And these types of adventure bikes speak retro! So today we are...
The WORLD’S LIGHTEST Gravel Bikes You Must See!
Updated: 23rd January 2024 For those yearning to venture beyond the paved roads, craving the thrill of exploration that a standard road bike can't offer, yet still desiring to maintain...
Best Bike Touring and Bikepacking Handlebars – Everything You Need to Know
Updated: 30th December 2023 I find myself frequently changing handlebars with each new bike touring adventure. After experimenting with various types, I've developed a few favorites, yet I remain open...
Best Bikepacking Shoes 2023 – Hike A Bike Shoes For Your Next Adventure!
In this post we are going to be looking at many different potential shoe options for bikepacking, either clipless setups and flat pedal shoes. When looking for an appropriate bikepacking...
Marin Nicasio Vs Four Corners – 2023 Budget Adventure Bikes Compared!
The Marin budget adventure bike battle! Well which bike is best? We are going to compare one of Marins steel gravel bike options with their touring bike, side by side...