Author: Codey Orgill

  • 12 of the Best Touring Bikes – Ready For Your Next Adventure!

    12 of the Best Touring Bikes – Ready For Your Next Adventure!

    Surly Long Haul Trucker and Disc Trucker Kona Sutra Salsa Marrakesh Trek 520 Masi Giramondo Marin Four Corners Fuji Touring Bike Trek 920 Genesis Tour De Fer 30 Specialized AWOL Expert Vivente Swabia [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYv4LEh4T-Y[/embedyt] So what is the best bike for long distance touring? You maybe asking. Well to…

  • Bike Security – Best Locking Skewers & Bike Wheel Locks

    Bike Security – Best Locking Skewers & Bike Wheel Locks

    I am so happy to find out that such a security measure exists for bicycle enthusiasts. It seems as though the most easiest of ways to take advantage of a locked bike. The wheels are often never locked up with the rest of the bike. Say you just spent $1000…

  • Giant Revolt Vs Cannondale Topstone

    Giant Revolt Vs Cannondale Topstone

    The big brand gravel bike battle! Cannondale vs Giant! The big kids on the block who have been around forever. Which gravel bike is best? We are going to compare these two iconic gravel bikes side by side and see what the difference is between each. Here at Cycle Travel…

  • Folding Mountain Bikes for Adventurers on the Go

    Folding Mountain Bikes for Adventurers on the Go

    Are you an adventurer on the go looking for a convenient and versatile way to explore the great outdoors? Look no further than the world of folding mountain bikes! These innovative bikes combine the rugged durability and performance of traditional mountain bikes with the added convenience of foldability. Whether you’re…

  • Folding Bike with Belt Drive For Your Commute!

    Folding Bike with Belt Drive For Your Commute!

    In the ever-evolving world of cycling, innovation continues to reshape the way we navigate through cities. One such innovation that has gained significant attention is the folding bike with a belt drive. This unique combination offers a multitude of benefits, making it the ideal choice for urban commuters seeking convenience,…

  • Best Gravel Bikes with Belt Drives

    Best Gravel Bikes with Belt Drives

    Updated: 18th Dec 2024 In the world of gravel biking, where off-road exploration and adventurous spirit collide, finding the perfect bike to tackle rugged terrains can feel like an epic quest. But gravel bikes with belt drives are a revolutionary innovation that takes the ride to a whole new level.…

  • Scott Speedster vs Addict – Gravel Bike Battle

    Scott Speedster vs Addict – Gravel Bike Battle

    Both the Scott Speedster and Addict come in road bike models. In this article, we are comparing the gravel versions of these bikes. As here at Cycle Travel Overload we are all about adventure. And both these bikes seem very promising when it comes to bike adventures. We are super…

  • Fat Tire Bikes – Should You Get A Fat Bike?

    Fat Tire Bikes – Should You Get A Fat Bike?

    They aren’t ‘fat’ they’re big boned! It doesn’t seem fair to be ‘tyre shaming’ the new guys on the block. Why don’t we get to know them first, they might be really nice and fun? Looking for some of the best fat bike for bikepacking? What is a Fat Bike?…

  • Top 5 Bikepacking Routes In Colorado – Best Bikepacking In Colorado

    Top 5 Bikepacking Routes In Colorado – Best Bikepacking In Colorado

    Colorado is a mountain bikers dream destination. It’s got some of the most epic alpine single track in the world and I’ve been researching the best routes to go on multi day bikepacking adventures in Colorado. Colorado has it all: forests, mountains, ancient cliff dwellings, canyons, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, snow,…

  • Best Winter Cycling Shoes & Boots 2023

    Best Winter Cycling Shoes & Boots 2023

    So you came to this blog because you are looking for winter cycling shoes? Well if you are sold on the idea of cycling shoes specifically made for winter riding then go ahead and check out the options. But for those of you still on the fence do you really…