Bicycle Touring Japan: The Ultimate Adventure
Updated: 20th July 2025 Why Choose Japan for Your Cycling Adventure? After spending a month exploring Japan by bicycle with my mate Eric (The College Picker) and meeting up with...
Everything You Need To Know About Bar End Shifters & Friction Shifters
Update: 5th Sept 2025 Updated for modern cyclists who value simplicity, reliability, and conscious gear choices In an era where electronic shifting and integrated brake-shifter systems dominate the cycling landscape,...
Brooks vs Selle Anatomica! Which Is The Best Saddle?
Updated: 21st August 2025 When comparing premium leather touring bicycle saddles, the debate often comes down to Brooks vs Selle Anatomica. Both brands have earned their reputation among serious cyclists,...
All About Randonneur Bikes – Ultimate List of the Best Rando Bikes!
Updated: 2nd August 2025 Randonneur bikes represent a fascinating intersection of cycling history, engineering, and endurance philosophy. These distinctive machines were purpose-built for long-distance cycling events and continue to captivate...
The World’s Lightest Gravel Bikes Under 7kg!
Updated: 6th August 2025 For cyclists who crave the freedom to explore beyond paved roads while maintaining the speed and efficiency of a road bike, lightweight gravel bikes represent the...
Best Gravel Bikes Under $2000
The $2,000 price point remains the sweet spot for gravel bike enthusiasts seeking exceptional value without compromising on capability. In 2025, this budget range yields bikes with gravel-specific groupsets, modern...
Best Bike Touring and Bikepacking Handlebars – Everything You Need to Know
Updated: 1st September 2025 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 Saddles And Bicycle Touring Seats
Updated: 30th July 2025 Before diving into the best saddles for bikepacking and bicycle touring available in 2025, let's cover the fundamentals of bike saddle comfort and understand what elements...
Best Gravel Bike Pedals 2025 – Flat and Clipless Options
Updated: 18th August 2025 Often times gravel bikes don't come with pedals and generally this is the first item you will be looking to buy for your gravel bike. If...
The Complete Guide to Gravel Bike Mudguards and Fenders 2025
Updated: 24th September 2025 Looking to keep things clean on your gravel adventures? Thinking about fitting mudguards or fenders to your gravel bike? While they might have once made bikes...
The Ultimate Guide to Monstercross Bikes: 650B Gravel Machines Built for Adventure
Updated: 24th September 2025 While both monstercross and traditional gravel bikes feature drop bars and are designed for mixed-terrain riding, they serve distinctly different purposes and rider preferences. Traditional gravel...
Best Bikepacking Shoes For Your Next Adventure!
Updated: 3rd August 2025 Choosing the right bikepacking shoes can make or break your multi-day adventure. Whether you're tackling technical singletrack, grinding gravel roads, or hiking your loaded bike up...
Trek Marlin Review – Which 2026 Model is Right for You?
Updated: July 19th, 2025 Are you after a hardtail mountain bike that doesn't break the bank yet delivers genuine trail performance, modern geometry, and components that won't leave you wanting...
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...
Gravel vs Touring Bikes – What REALLY Is The Difference?
Updated: 12th Sept 2025 Choosing between a gravel bike and a touring bike comes down to one key question: What kind of riding will you do most? Gravel bikes prioritize...
The BEST Bikepacking Gravel Bikes – Everything You MUST Know!
Is a gravel bike the go-to steed for bikepacking adventures? Well, in the grand scheme of things, you could embark on a bikepacking journey with practically any bike you own....
Vic Divide 550 – Bikepacking Across the Great Dividing Range in Victoria
Updated: 15th March 2024 The Vic Divide 550 this year was an extraordinary bikepacking experience, marking my first attempt at a bikepacking 'race'. While I harbored no ambition to race...