#bike touring

[nfasth]

iceland

[biketouritaly]

[davidnajewiczphotography]

Along the bike trail from the town of Frisco to Dillon Colorado....

[marcherren]

Near Romont

[corkgrips]

[fictionalred-photos]

RAVeL Line 150 (bicycle route), Maredsous, Belgium

[gibier3000]

source

[bicycled]

Whoa

[cleotalk]

Front rack painted & ready for adventure

[urbanadventureleague]

My 2023 in bicycles and biking

The Bantam at Johnson Creek Park at dusk, 13 Dec 2023. Olympus XA/Kodak Ultramax 400 Hello, friends. Here is my year end reflection on my year in bikes. Overall it’s been a pretty good year, but there’s always–always–room for improvement. Here’s how it went down: A state of the fleet The more things stay the same, the more they stay the same. I have the same four bicycles this year as I did in…

[romancandlemagazine]

Pastry Chefs and Flat Tire Flyers

Since 1977 cyclist/pastry chef Tilmann Waldthaler had been pedalling around the globe - clocking over 590,000km in the process. I found out about this guy from reading a small article about his adventures in a 90s bike magazine I was scouring through at a second hand shop—a bit of internet sleuthing later and I was calling up an Australian retirement village to talk to him about bikes, kicking back with Bob Marley and nearly getting gunned down in Iran. 

Read it over on the Outsiders site.

On a sort of similar two-wheeled note, I recently interviewed Iris Slappendel about her busy life since ‘retirement’ from the pro-cycling world, making clothes, starting up the Cyclist’s Alliance and working as a commentator for Eurosport.

Read that one here.

MTB pioneer Charlie Kelly has been uploading some old issues of his Flat Tire Flyer magazine. This thing started out in 1980 as a simple newsletter before morphing into the first real mountain bike magazine, documenting the transition from balloon tired klunkers to honed Japanese machines. The covers are the best things about this magazine, with the limitations of the era adding to the charm.

The last cover is particularly good. Check the old Nike and New Balance runners to the left. Reappropriating what you can find will always be more interesting than forking out for whatever some ‘development team’ decided you should wear. Mountain biking looked infinitely cooler when there was no such thing as mountain biking clothes.

Here’s an interview with Charlie from a decade ago. Time flies when you’re constantly mithering people half-way around the world about things they did 30 years ago.

On that note, here’s an interview with photographer, rider and magazine-man James Hudson. From back-garden ramp set-ups to the big-top and beyond, James Hudson spent the 80s and early 90s fully engrossed in the world of riding and skating, not just as a rider, but also as a photographer and magazine-man—contributing snaps to R.A.D., editing SK8-Action and publishing BMX Now. This was originally printed in the last issue of Red Steps but there’s no harm in stuff being on the internet too.

Next issue of Roman Candle should hopefully be out sometime in summer. This stuff takes time.

Until then, here’s 28 minutes of audio mastery courtesy of James Ferraro. Been listening to this one a lot lately. 

[nfasth]

[biketouritaly]

[davidnajewiczphotography]

The bike trail from Vail Pass to Frisco Colorado - about 14 miles of downhill fun, not so much fun coming up. Beautiful views in every direction....

[cycletouringshop]

Make Your Long-Distance Bicycle Trip a Breeze with a bicycle packing bag!

Long-distance touring is a popular way to see the world. If you're planning on doing this, there's no doubt you'll be bringing your bicycle along. Packing for long-distance bicycle tours can be tough. It doesn't have to be! With knowledge and preparation, long-distance touring can be enjoyable and easy. Are you all set to take your bike on a long-distance tour? You'll need to do some luggage planning. This bag for bicycles is the best option for this. Here are some more packing tips for long-distance touring on a bicycle that is sure to make your trip a breeze!

Packing for a long-distance bicycle tour is different from packing for your everyday commute. We've all been there, you're at the last minute & you have no idea what to bring & how much. One big issue in long-distance touring is how to pack all your stuff. With a big bike and a big bag, there will be a lot of stuff that you need to pack. Here are some tips on how to make things easier.

Here we will cover some bike touring tips for long-distance bicycle touring & what you should do before leaving home.

Bicycle packing tips for long-distance touring

When preparing your bicycle for a long-distance tour, there are a few crucial considerations to bear in mind. First, check to see that your bike has been properly serviced and is in good functioning condition. It entails doing a tune-up before departure and packing any equipment and components you might need for roadside repairs.

The second thing you must do is, pack your belongings so that they are safe and secure while you are riding. A bicycle packing bag perfectly packs all items. So they won't move about or sustain harm while using panniers or a trailer.

Third, you must be equipped for all possible weather scenarios. It entails packing extra layers of clothes and rain gear & also being ready to modify your ride plans if the weather is less than perfect.

Fourth, you must be ready for long days spent traveling. It entails packing a lot of food and drink & being to stop for rest breaks.

Lastly, you need to be optimistic & ready to face some difficulties. It entails being adaptable, prepared to change your plans as necessary, and aware that some days will be more difficult than others.

With these tips, you can be sure that you're ready for a successful & pleasurable long-distance cycling journey.

When you're on the road, time is your most valuable resource. With a full-time job and a family, it's sometimes hard to find the time in your schedule to get out of town — but that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of your new place of residence. The bicycle tour is the best option for you. And a bag for a bicycle can become the best partner for you on this tour. When traveling, make sure you pack light but with care. Here are some tips you can use when going long-distance with your bicycle.

[bikefukr]

Quick (well, not so quick) bike camping trip into the Tennessee side of the Appalachian mountains. Lots of Lonely Roads and one attack turkey. One of the aspects i love about this area is its low population. It does make it difficult at times to bike tour, as most old stores are long shuttered making you pack a lot of food. but water from streams and creeks is plentiful. Just remember to bring your water filter.