Muscat To The Mountains: 7-Day Itinerary For A Road Trip In Oman In this exciting blog post, I’ll share our easy 7-day itinerary for an Oman road trip. Including our stay in Muscat, camping along the coast, and visits to Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid. Plus, I’ll share our top five tips for a … Read more
Sleeping Rough Is Wild Camping Without The Romantic Preconceptions Wild camping sounds adventurous and romantic. And oftentimes, it is. But in reality, a wild camp is sometimes little more than a night of rough sleeping at the side of the road. The art of wild camping on a long-distance bicycle tour is a dance between … Read more
How To Feed Yourself On The Road And Why Cooking Is Overrated I’ve compiled these camp cooking tips for long-distance bicycle touring over a decade of bike-based adventures. I’m sharing these suggestions for camp cooking ideas in the spirit of making your next adventure as tasty as it can be. I’ve learned many tough lessons … Read more
My Bootstrapped Bicycle Touring Philosophy To Travel Slowly And Enjoy More How To Cycle The World On $10 A Day Or Less – is it even still possible? A decade of on the road budget bike travel from journeys around the world says that yes, long distance bicycle travel is still the best way to … Read more
Journey By Bicycle Through Uncharted Lands Around India’s Sunshine State Imagine pedalling through a kaleidoscope of colours, where every turn unfolds a new vista – welcome to adventure cycling in Goa! Away from the usual tourist tracks, the Goan landscape hides secrets only accessible to those on two wheels. As an expat of five years, … Read more
Road Testing my Dawes Super Galaxy 531 in the mighty Pyrenees Mountains In this article, I’ll share the ride I used to road-test my second-hand Dawes Super Galaxy 531. As a follow-up and support to my other articles on the topic, Why I Love My Dawes Galaxy, which is about my current 853 Reynolds touring … Read more
Bicycle Touring in the UK: An Intense Little Place For A Fun Bike Tour Cycle touring the UK is about as much fun as you can have on two wheels on a tiny island. Just prepare yourself for the weather, weird customs and wonderful folk. Ah, the United Kingdom – a land where the weather … Read more
Exploring the Evolution of the Dawes Galaxy Touring Bicycle The mere mention of the Dawes Galaxy touring bicycle is enough to transport avid cyclists and nostalgic adventurers on a journey through time. With its timeless design, quality build, and enduring legacy, the Dawes Galaxy has become more than just a bike – a symbol of … Read more
The Triban RC 100 – Where Affordability Meets Adventure Welcome to our comprehensive review of the Triban RC 100 road bike. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting your biking journey, this sleek and stylish budget bike is designed to impress. In this blog post, we’ll review the features and performance of the Triban … Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Steel Touring Bicycle For Any Long Distance Adventure As a veteran tourer, I’m a strong advocate for a steel touring bicycle for any long-distance bike trip. In my experience, a steel frame for your touring bike is the gold standard for reasons of strength, practicality and value for … Read more