I’ve created the acronym BUNCH to help myself remember the most important things to check before I go on a bike ride, and it can help you too! It has been instrumental in helping me prevent mechanical problems while on a bike tour. Especially on a lengthy tour, you might be surprised by how much […]

Want to replenish your body after a long bike trip? Now that you know which foods are important to fuel up on before your bike ride, I’ll let you in on which foods are best for recovery afterwards. Especially on a long tour with many overnight stops, being exhausted after every ride can really set […]

Learn what meals will power your wheels! I go over the top 4 foods I eat before any big ride. These foods will help you ride harder & recover faster. You’ve done all the physical training, you’re mentally prepared and your bike is in prime condition for a long tour. However, you might be forgetting […]

Riding your bike can be one of the most liberating feelings in the world. The time alone on the road, the power of human propulsion, and the freedom of no set schedule all add up to an unparalleled feeling of self-reliance and self-discovery. Unfortunately, riding your bike can also leave you at your most vulnerable. […]

While I generally don’t live dangerously, there is one habit I have on my bike that many might consider dangerous, or even stupid. I am all for safety on the road, but boy do I love listening to my favorite music while I ride. A few of my cycling friends do it too, while others […]

While riding my bike in Boston yesterday, I began to think about how much urban biking feels like touring sometimes. I have a lot more experience biking in Boston than I do touring anywhere, but even on the few tours I’ve completed I learned how road etiquette works. Of course, on a commute, you have […]

I live in a tiny, cramped, outrageously designed apartment in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It’s essentially an attic-turned-studio, and the only way in is through a dark, claustrophobic staircase. Don’t get me wrong; I love my apartment because it’s the cheapest on the block. However, bike storage is always an issue. I certainly can’t fit it up […]

In a perfect world, cyclists would have a lane above the road. Or at least always have the right of way. Not happening. So learn to avoid dangerous drivers. When drivers are considerate, sharing the road rarely a problem. Many cities are bike-friendly, and even tourists are alerted to watch out for cyclists by signage […]

Here are my top 5 tips for bicycle touring with children. Remember, keeping your kids happy & safe is key to a memorable family bike tour. Here’s how you do it. I don’t have any kids. While you might think this must leave me clueless on the topic of touring with children, my combination of […]

Brr! Biking through winter is cold! I know–I live in Boston. Here’s my guide on how to stay warm while cycling through the winter months. We just got pummeled by snow here on the east coast. That Nemo guy wasn’t kidding around. I won’t be biking any time soon. When the snow banks are this […]