Adventurous journeys by bike
Routes, rides and resources for overland expeditions around the world
RTW Bike Touring with JT
Welcome to my adventure travel blog.
After more than a decade of crossing continents by bike, I’ve created a series of deep dive resources to help you get started on a bike touring adventure of your own.
Whether you’re looking for self guided RTW inspiration, a detailed guided tour itinerary or an ADV bike review and kit list – it’s all here…
You’re in the right place.
Ride the Himalayas
join an adv tourAn Old-Fashioned Bicycle Touring Blogger
Over the years, I’ve written extensive travel journals about each of my cycle tours, including my solo adventures. If you’re looking for stories about a multi-month tour of Europe or a long-distance bicycle tour across continents, or even a five-day coast-to-coast in the UK, we have it covered.
My Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Touring is a good place to start for those planning a first cycle tour. If you’re in the market for an awesome touring bike then don’t read about my Dawes Galaxy (it was discontinued in 2020). Do find out why a steel touring bike is best for long distance bike adventures.
And you really should read about my bikepacking fails – so you can avoid these rookie mistakes. I’ve also written Bike Touring 101 to answer the essential questions and to get you started on a lightweight bikepacking set up.
There’s also tons of kit reviews and how to’s in Cycle Touring Resources
Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
India by Motorcycle
Join me this summer on The Great Himalayan Motorcycle Tour
My overland adventures started with a humble bicycle ride. Over the years, I progressed to leading ADV bike tours across India, including this epic Himalayan motorcycle adventure
In the India by Motorcycle section, you’ll find everything you need to know about gearing up for a long distance bike tour. Or planning a self-supported motorcycle adventure across India. Whether you’re looking for guided ADV bike tour of the Himalayas or curious about riding a motorcycle in India. I’ve shared my first-hand experiences from around the world.
Lamayuru, Ladakh
ADV Bike Reviews and Resources
If you’re coming from outside India, you’ll need an International Driving Permit. Once here you may wish to rent a bike, buy a Royal Enfield from Karol Bagh in Delhi or even export a bike after your trip.
For the true fans, I’ve written a long piece about the History of Royal Enfield. Then there’s the trip that started it all – riding the Himalayas on a Royal Enfield. My life changing All India Motorcycle Tour and My 8-Year Riders Review of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. And of course, a curated selection of Funny Indian Road Signs
I’ve reviewed the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411, the Himalayan 450, Bear 650, and the Triumph 400x. All capable machines for a big bike tour around India.
Last year, I attended Motoverse, aka the Royal Enfield Motorcycle Festival. I also reviewed the best tour companies offering guided motorcycle adventures.
Wild camping in Oman
Overland Adventure Travel Enthusiast
More recently, I made a 10 day road trip around Portugal, road tested an e-cargo bike in Italy and even made a 7 day family road trip of Oman.
And finally, as an avid powder hound, I’ve written about my skiing adventures in Kashmir, on the piste in Kazakhstan and curated a list of my top ski trips in Asia
And if there’s anything I’ve missed it’s in the Adventure Travel Blog
You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and my Substack for all the latest from the road.
The Mountains are calling! – James
Upcoming tours
The Great Spiti Valley Motorcycle Adventure
Summer 2026
14 days
£3950
Manali to Leh Cycling Tour
May – September Date TBC dependent on bookings and weather
11 days
£2750
The Great Himalayan Motorcycle Tour: Kashmir Ladakh Loop
Summer 2026 TBC
14 Days
£3950
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