Month: January 2023
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Top 4 Bikepacking and Touring Routes In Spain – Bikepacking Spain
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Bikepacking Spain has been high on my wish list for many years and researching different routes here has made my craving for bikepacking or touring Espana so much more. There’s so much history, endless picturesque coastlines and epic mountains to discover. I love the different vibe that the northern Basque…
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The Ultimate Guide to Handlebar Bags for Epic Bike Adventures
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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 for the perfect handlebar bag is as varied as it is exciting. Venturing through the web jungle in search of…
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Touring Bike And Gear Weight. Bicycle Tour Packing Tips
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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 as a gage to how much I should pack. I never wanted to over pack and take much more things…
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Why The Surly Midnight Special Is Your Dream Ride!
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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 rave reviews, my curiosity was piqued, and I embarked on a deep dive through the internet’s vast expanses to gather…
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Touring On A Road Bike – Can You Put Panniers On A Road Bike?
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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 all your commuting needs? Well, you’re already on the right track. Some people wait for the perfect gear, but starting…
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Best Folding Bikes For Touring & Commuting – The Complete List & In-Depth Look!
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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 very interested recently in researching folding touring bikes, and too my surprise I have discovered that there is this very…
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Best Gravel Wheels – The Ultimate Comparison
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We have done the hard work for you and taken 50 of the most popular gravel wheelsets and compared all specs to give you a comprehensive look at which wheels are best for your gravel grinding adventures. With this table below we have categorised price and weight in a star…
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Surly Long Haul Trucker Review – Over 10,000 KM Ridden
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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. As it is marketed as a touring bike and offers many great features specifically for cycle touring. The Surly LHT…
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Bikepacking Aero Bars : Why Use them? Handlebar Bags with Aero Bars!
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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 of time trial bikes and using them for optimal speed advantages. But it seems that for bikepacking setups they are…
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Marin Nicasio Review 2024 – Best Budget Gravel Bike?
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Updated: 24 May 2024 Are you after a gravel bike that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? And is a perfect introduction to the world of gravel riding? The Marin Nicasio + is a bike you should consider, and all for $1,049! It is not quite the bike for…