Bicycle Shipping Problems or Solutions? Bicycle shipping is always a concern for any bicycle tourist who travels to distant locales. Yes, bicycles, especially tandem and recumbents, can be bulky and most agents stare when you bring them to the ticket counter. And to make matters worse, luggage handlers can be most unkind with the unruly […]

Bicycling is a legitimate form of transportation. And bicycling safety is the sole responsibility of the bicyclist. You have as much right to the road as any motor vehicle, unless the road (e.g., high speed interstates) has been deemed off limits to bicycles. Unfortunately, a bicycle is much smaller and lighter than any motor vehicle […]

Company or Self-Guided? So you have decided to consider different bicycle tours. Maybe you have been thinking about wandering through the Tuscan countryside and staying in local inns or small hotels. Or maybe a trip in the wild forest of Canada and camping out would be more to your liking. Both are great. But now […]

What Makes a Touring Bicycle Frame When it comes to choosing a perfect touring bicycle frame, what is right for one person on a certain tour doesn’t mean it is right for another person on their tour. So features can vary from one bicycle frame to another. Which features should dictate your choice? Material   Geometry    Features […]