Bicycle Touring Gear

The right shoes are a critical part of your bike touring kit, but what shoes are right for you? That will depend on where you’re riding, the conditions you expect to encounter, your personal preference, and you... Read More...

Thinking about taking a bike trip soon? Well, you certainly can’t go on a bike tour without a great handlebar bag for touring! The right handlebar bag has the ability to make your trip. Does that sound crazy? I... Read More...

If there’s one thing we know in this ever unpredictable world, it’s that you need to have pedals if you want to ride a bike. Furthermore, if you’re actually going to be touring on your bike, you need a set of r... Read More...

Bike touring means a lot of saddle time, and that means you need shorts designed for cycling. The best shorts for bike touring have a sewn-in pad, still called a chamois even though they are now made of synthet... Read More...

Going on my first bike tour changed my life. If you’re reading this article and you’ve never been on a bicycle tour before, then this could be the first step to changing your life for the better, too. In order ... Read More...

Every bike touring wheel needs a split personality. We put a lot of miles on our bikes when we tour, so we want them to be light and smooth. We also put large loads on our bikes and sometimes ride on less than ... Read More...

Planning a bike touring adventure? Then it’s time to start thinking about what you need to carry and how you plan on carrying it. There is no doubt that a backpack just doesn’t cut it for bike touring - not onl... Read More...

We all want two different sleeping bags on a bike tour. The bag we carry all day should weigh almost nothing and take up almost no space. The bag we sleep in at night should be lofty, spacious, comfy, and warm.... Read More...

Your sleeping pad can make the difference between waking up ready and eager for a day on the bike or dragging out of your tent wishing you could go home. The best sleeping pads for bike touring wrap all the ins... Read More...

Trail cookery is an art, and every artist needs the right tools. The best stoves for bike touring are light, compact, and still able to kick out enough heat to fuel your campsite gourmet meals. You’ll still wan... Read More...

The map is spread out on your dining table (or more likely your computer screen) and you are planning your next epic adventure. The roads less travelled, destinations you’ve only dreamed of, and adventures into... Read More...