Shutter Precision Dynamo Review
What are dynamos and why do you need one? Dynamos are ingenious cycling components, generally taking the form of a wheel hub, that allow you to harness some of the […]
What are dynamos and why do you need one? Dynamos are ingenious cycling components, generally taking the form of a wheel hub, that allow you to harness some of the […]
I fly out to Alaska on Wednesday so am having a busy last few days sorting everything out for the next two months I’ll be on the road. Two months […]
In my previous post I mentioned the various different genres of bicycle that are commonly used for long distance cycling and cycle touring. Here I will discuss the different options […]
There are many different types of bike available, many of which you can use for cycle-touring. Therefore the quest of searching for a perfect bike for your first tour or […]
Over a year ago I posted about how I bought and converted an old Raleigh road bike into a fixed gear. I was so proud with my conversion that I […]
Rust has been a problem since the first bicycles. It works it way into hard-to-reach places and can be the death of a bicycle. If you regularly clean your bike, […]
Servicing your bike and regular upkeep is necessary to keep it in top condition so that it will last longer and not fail you whilst out on a ride. There […]
There is no doubt that some situations whilst on a cycle tour are made significantly easier by the kit you choose to take along with you. However the type of […]
One of the advantages of Micro-Adventures is that you don’t have to haul around large amount of equipment. This appeals to me especially when I am cycling because I much […]
A few months ago I challenged myself to build a single-speed bike. It didn’t cost me that much money but taught me so much about bicycle mechanics. I now feel […]
A couple of weeks ago Tom posted this amazing video on his blog. I watched it hooked and amazed at what he and his friend Armen had created. It was […]
There are many different ways to go about this, one of which I talked about in a previous post. I do not think one is right but I do think […]
For a long time I have wanted to build my own bike. I wanted to do it for several reasons: To prove to myself that I could do it, to […]
Before going on a cycle-tour or a long distance cycle the most important thing is that your bike is well adjusted and you like your components. Pedals play an important […]
Being fit for the start of a cycle-tour is one of the most important things to do for preparation. It means you can hit the ground rolling and you won’t […]
It had been a tough day cycling, we had done 160 kilometres and were feeling very hungry. We had been looking for food for the past 20 kilometres; fortunately we […]
I first became aware of micro-adventures a few months ago and immediately loved the idea. After watching many of Alastair Humphrey’s videos, I was hooked and couldn’t wait to go […]
For many people their first bicycle tour is often short. On my first one I cycled with two friends from Manchester to Paris. This only lasted a week and needless […]
Long gone are the days when you have to navigate over terrain and across countries using maps and a compass. With a wealth of online tools available ranging from OSM […]
If you’re on a cycle tour keeping low weight is key. It is possible to do this in several ways: 1. Carry only bare essentials, anything else required can be […]
“Why haven’t we always rough camped?” This is the question Tom and I were asking ourselves on our cycle around Europe. Not only is it free but it gives you […]