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My First 500km With The Burley Bee Double Bike Trailer

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First Impressions: Burley Honey Bee Bike Trailer Review When I first hit the cycle path with the Burley Honey Bee Double Bike Trailer in tow, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It was a new setup for our young family; two small passengers, one heavy touring bike, and me doing all the pedalling. Over the … Read more

Is This The Best Filter Water Bottle For Bike Travel?

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Hydration Without Hesitation: An Adventure Cyclist’s Review of the Water-to-Go Eco Active Filter Water Bottle 75cl in the Indian Himalayas When you’re cycling across the Indian Himalayas, hydration isn’t optional. It’s survival. With days stretching out over 100 kilometres, high-altitude sun exposure, and limited access to clean drinking water, every decision you make about gear … Read more

Is the MSR WhisperLite Multifuel the Best Bike Touring Stove?

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When it comes to RTW bike travel, a reliable stove is one of the most essential pieces of camping kit you’ll carry After more than a thousand nights under canvas, I learned well what matters in a stove. I’ve tested a dozen different combinations of the best bike touring stoves over the years to prepare … Read more

Royal Enfield Bear 650 Review: Retro Scrambler First Ride

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Inspired by the iconic 1960’s Californian desert race, the Bear 650 is Royal Enfield’s retro-styled scrambler that’s ready to roar It’s bold. It’s burly. And it’s Royal Enfield’s most ambitious twin yet. I’ve spent the last few weeks putting the Bear 650 through its paces. From coastal highways to bustling tourist towns, this machine has … Read more

Cycle Touring Panniers and Bike Bags for RTW Adventures

The Ultimate Long-Distance Bike Travel Luggage Guide When you’re living on two wheels, your bags become your home. After travelling tens of thousands of kilometres across Europe, Central Asia, and the Indian Himalayas, I’ve dialled in a setup that’s rock-solid, waterproof, and built to last. In this guide, I’ll walk you through my current bike … Read more

My Complete Cycle Touring Kit List for Epic RTW Adventures

The essential bike travel gear list for long-distance bicycle expeditions anywhere in the world

My cycle touring kit list is compiled from a decade of adventures around the world. It’s a handpicked collection of essential bike touring gear from RTW cycle touring expeditions. I’ll be the first to admit that while I have a Spartan attitude to what’s needed to complete a successful bike tour, there are a few essential items that can make a long-term bike adventure more comfortable by orders of magnitude. In this bike travel kit list, I’ll share some of those discretionary purchases alongside the absolutely must-haves that cost little but are everyday lifesavers.

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Read These Cycle Touring Books To Inspire Your Next Journey

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A hand-picked selection of the best adventure cycling books about cycle touring and bikepacking The best cycle touring and adventure cycling books, according to me. I’ve read these bike travel books a couple of times, and they’re full of useful insights, practical guidance, and, most importantly, inspiration. I came to cycling literature in a back-to-front … Read more