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iceland

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Krasna Lipa - Schöna, 22.11.2023.

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[cleotalk]

Front rack painted & ready for adventure

[pauldotbike]

Bikepacking with your kid

Have a kid? Do you also love bikepacking ? Start them early and get them involved. I had a blast taking my 6 year old for his first bikepacking trip.

[littletinyegg]

In the spring of 2021 I rode my bike over 700 miles from Seattle to California and kept this travel sketchbook. I made a video flipping through the book and talking about the trip!

[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.

[urbanadventureleague]

On the changing definitions of bike packing, bike touring, and credit cards

Out in the Gorge, 28 April 2023. Olympus XA/Kodak Ektar 100 I try not to be one of those people who get too hung up on language. I realize that language is a living thing, and meanings of words can change over time. OK, I do get irritated when people use “literally” to mean figuratively, and am not pleased of the general acceptance of such, as it literally dilutes the power of literally. Also, I…

[bicycletouringsblog]

Ultimate Guide to Bikepacking: Discover the World on Two Wheels

Bikepacking is a thrilling way to explore the world on two wheels. With just your bike, a few pieces of camping gear, and a sense of adventure, you can travel far into the unknown and discover new and exciting places. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, bike-packing offers a unique and immersive experience that will challenge you both physically and mentally. So why not give it a try and set off on your own backpacking adventure? With the right planning and preparation, you'll be amazed at what you can achieve on two wheels.

[betweenalps]

Route Research

I was lucky to stay with Brigitte and Nicolas on the first night of my France bike tour. They are in their fifties and are a very experienced bike touring couple. They had traveled the world with their bikes, including long trips all across Central Asia to Shanghai as well as through Latin America. The latter even with their kids at age 5, 7, and 9 at the time (they had used two tandem bikes and a children’s bike and the kids had taken turns).

They were experts on bike touring. I was a noob.

I had vaguely planned a route before heading on my trip from Lake Geneva through the main Alps over the high passes. I was just following roads on an online map though. I didn’t know how planning a cycle tour worked: what roads were suitable and how to find them.

Nicolas was a great help here. He quickly made me understand that the passes were not an option because they were currently unpassable because of the snow. He had a lot of alternative recommendations though.

He went and grabbed a bunch of paper maps made for car drivers. He told me how to look for good cycling roads: the thinner the line, the smaller the road – which typically means less traffic and more joy.

With the help of the various maps and Nicolas’ personal recommendations, I drew my route: from Chambéry through the Chartreuse and Vercors mountain ridges, over Mount Ventoux, through the Camarque, with some hilly add-ons West of the flat Rhone valley.

Which is pretty much what I rode at the end: https://www.komoot.com/collection/1585061/-france

With a bit more bike touring experience on my back, I now plan my routes more thoroughly. And I still look for small, quiet roads.

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[ultralowoxygen]

Styria, Austria by Wojtek Mszyca Via Flickr: RETO ultra wide & slim kodak vision3 250D

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Best touring bikes 2022: top tourers for your next adventure - BikeRadar

Best touring bikes 2022: top tourers for your next adventure – BikeRadar

The best touring bikes as reviewed by the BikeRadar test team — Read on www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/best-touring-bike-how-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you/

[silliestflowergirl]

back on my bike today!!!! spent some time at my local park’s practice area to get more comfortable with certain techniques.

happy to be back, even just on some flat trails. my arm is close to being fully healed and when it is i want to really get into mountain biking, since i’m only really used to (non mountain bike)trails and road commuting.

i also have some ambitious plans for this bike!! will eventually be doing an e-bike conversion with it so it can be my commuter as well as trail bike, and then eventually some racks and bags to do touring, bikepacking, and all kinds of adventures. there’s still some issues and such i’ll have to plan around before it can be done, but if nothing else i’m happy to have a nice mountain bike to see nature :)